The largest battery energy storage system in Europe, with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW) / 4 gigawatt-hours (GWh), will be opened in Brandenburg, Germany. The project is called "an important milestone for the energy future of Germany and Europe."
The SBU counterintelligence detained an agent of Russian military intelligence who was preparing to blow up a main gas pipeline in eastern Ukraine. The perpetrator was supposed to plant an improvised explosive device near a nodal section of gas lines that provide heat supply to Kharkiv and Poltava regions.
Russia attacked the energy infrastructure of Kharkiv, Odesa, and Donetsk regions. In most regions of Ukraine, round-the-clock power outage schedules for the population and businesses are in effect today.
The UN warns of a lack of resources to protect millions of refugees this winter, particularly due to funding cuts from the United States. UNHCR has appealed for donations of at least $35 million, emphasizing the needs of Ukrainians, Syrians, and Afghans.
In Odesa region, the enemy massively attacked the south of the region with attack drones, damaging civilian energy and transport infrastructure. One person sustained shrapnel wounds, critical infrastructure is operating on generators.
Last week, Bulgaria adopted legislative changes allowing it to take over the refinery and sell it to a new owner. This is being done to protect the enterprise from US sanctions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the preparation of agreements with European countries to strengthen the protection of Ukraine's skies and energy infrastructure. These agreements will allow Ukraine to recover after Russian attacks.
On the night of Tuesday, November 11, unknown drones attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Saratov. A large-scale fire broke out at the enterprise.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Hungary's claims about the Janaf pipeline's inability to replace Russian oil are false. He emphasized that Janaf has sufficient capacity to supply all necessary crude oil to Hungarian and Slovak refineries.
The United States of America plans to lower import tariffs for India. This is due to New Delhi's significant reduction in the volume of Russian oil purchases.
The European Union has imposed a ban on Russian oil imports, making exceptions for Hungary and Slovakia for their energy security. Brussels wants to completely abandon Russian energy carriers by the end of 2027.
Armed militants in Mali abducted and publicly executed Mariam Cisse, a well-known TikTok user. She had about 100,000 followers and filmed patriotic videos in support of the military.
An analysis by the UNFCCC secretariat shows that current climate commitments by countries will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by only 12% by 2035 compared to 2019 levels. This is only one-fifth of what is needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the NABU and SAP investigation into a large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector, emphasizing the inevitability of punishment. NABU published recordings of the corruption scheme known as "Midas," and SAP is investigating a possible data leak.
Belgium has sought assistance from allies after a series of drone incursions near airports, military bases, and nuclear power plants. Officials say the incidents "resemble" Russian actions, but there is no direct evidence yet.
In Kyiv, on November 10, the funicular temporarily stopped working due to a stabilization power outage. After the power supply is restored, its operation is promised to resume in normal mode.
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that the government is working to minimize electricity outage schedules. The situation in the energy system remains difficult due to Russian attacks, which may change the basic scenario of reducing schedules.
Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that she would not react to the resolution registered in parliament for her dismissal, as she does not understand the claims. The minister emphasized that she continues to perform her duties.
On the night of November 10, units of the Special Operations Forces successfully struck the oil depot of FGKU "Gvardiyskyi" in the settlement of Kar'erne, Saky district, temporarily occupied Crimea. SOF drones hit a pumping station on the territory of the oil depot, which is an important element of the fuel and logistics system of the occupation authorities.
NABU announced the discovery of an office in the center of Kyiv, which was used to legalize $100 million obtained through criminal means. The premises belonged to the family of former MP, and now Russian Senator Andriy Derkach.
The head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), Oleksandr Klymenko, has established a commission for an internal investigation into a possible leak of pre-trial investigation data from NABU and SAPO. The decision was made based on a report from the prosecutor handling the case of a corruption scheme in the energy sector.
On November 10, investigative actions are being carried out in the office of JSC "NNEGC "Energoatom". They are being carried out by representatives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP).
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that COP climate conference websites significantly increased CO₂ emissions. From 1995 to 2014, average emissions increased by more than 13,000 percent, exceeding the average for other websites.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation is launching a program to pay citizens and businesses for connecting generators with a capacity of 7. 2 kW or more to mobile stations. For an hour of work, you can get 110-140 UAH to ensure communication during blackouts.
Power outages will last until the end of the heating season due to attacks on substations and reduced NPP generation. Shelling of substations supplying the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne NPPs forced a reduction in generation.
The Russian company Lukoil informed the Iraqi government about force majeure at the West Qurna-2 field due to US and UK sanctions. Iraq has suspended all payments to Lukoil, which could lead to a halt in production at the field.
Germany and Spain have announced joint funding of $100 million for a new climate change adaptation program aimed at helping developing countries. The funds will be channeled through the Climate Investment Funds, a multilateral mechanism of the World Bank.
A man who was on an international wanted list on suspicion of embezzling over UAH 5. 8 billion has been detained in Ukraine. He was part of an organized group operating in Ukraine's fuel and energy sector.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Great Britain Valerii Zaluzhnyi reacted to the WSJ publication that links him to the Nord Stream explosions. He left a comment under the translation of the article on the "Ukrainska Pravda" Facebook page.
Law enforcement officers published a photo, presumably taken during searches. The photo shows, most likely, a notebook with the inscription "Security Service of the President of the Russian Federation."
