Ukraine has replaced Russian nuclear fuel with resources from Westinghouse. The parties plan to build power units and localize production by 2028.
Ukraine will develop autonomous energy clusters and decentralized generation. Shmyhal called on investors to participate in gas extraction and nuclear projects.
Denys Shmyhal discussed DFC financing for energy equipment modernization with Chris Wright. Priorities include gas production and the development of the Odesa terminal.
Within the framework of the Support Fund, an equipment reserve is being created to prepare for winter. Ukraine's total recovery needs are estimated at 5.4 billion euros.
European Commissioner Marta Kos announced technical negotiations on all EU accession clusters. G7 allies are modernizing Ukraine's energy sector against Russian attacks.
Shmyhal announced financial needs at the Energy Ramstein meeting in Brussels. Funds are needed to prepare the energy system for next winter.
Electricity imports account for 12% of consumption, and the enemy has damaged over 9 GW of generation. The authorities plan to restore 4 GW of capacity and accumulate 13 billion cubic meters of gas.
More than 60 missiles and 260 drones hit the Kremenchuk oil refinery. Ukraine imports 85% of its fuel.
Denys Shmyhal announced the import of over 85% of fuel amid the crisis. The priority is to provide for the army and the sowing campaign; the resource situation is currently under control.
The parliament rejected bill No. 6319 due to a lack of votes and unsupported amendments. Only 205 people's deputies voted for the initiative.
Shmyhal announced plans to restore 4 GW of energy capacity and attract 5 billion euros. The government is negotiating equipment from decommissioned European thermal power plants.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed the availability of fuel on the market with operators. Ukrnafta will become a price benchmark, and the AMCU will check for possible abuses.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 10 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund for the implementation of regional and city resilience plans. The Coordination Center has begun work on these plans, with particular attention to frontline regions and Kyiv.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the corporatization of SE "SkhidGZK", which will be transformed into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. This strategic enterprise provides up to 40% of the uranium needs for Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
Over four years of full-scale Russian aggression, Ukraine's energy sector has suffered losses of $24. 8 billion. 27 GW of generation has been lost, of which 15.5 GW due to the occupation of energy facilities, including the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
The restoration of Ukraine's energy sector, according to the World Bank, will cost $90. 6 billion. The government proposes public-private partnerships to attract investment.
Ukraine will receive its first shipment of liquefied natural gas through the terminal in Klaipeda. Naftogaz and the Lithuanian Ignitis Group will ensure the supply of 90 million cubic meters by the end of March.
The Minister of Energy announced that a meeting of the energy "Ramstein" will take place in March. The European Union has allocated 920 million euros to support Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced three areas of support for Ukraine, including a 90 billion euro loan for defense needs. The EU will also provide 100 million euros for energy and has developed a winter plan for 920 million euros.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that over four years of full-scale war, Russia has carried out 5796 attacks on the Ukrainian energy system. These attacks did not break Ukraine thanks to the resilience of Ukrainians and the work of energy workers.
Ukraine has information about Russia's preparation of new strikes on energy infrastructure. The country will attract 600 million euros to strengthen energy resilience.
Ukraine has agreed to attract over 600 million euros in financial and technical assistance for the restoration of its energy sector. The country will also receive equipment from at least six decommissioned European combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs).
France will allocate 71 million euros in grant aid to Ukraine, part of which will go to support the energy sector. The agreement was reached during a meeting with the French Minister of Economy, Finance, Industry, Energy and Digital Sovereignty, Roland Lescure.
Ukraine and the US discussed large-scale sanctions against Russia, particularly its nuclear energy sector, as well as deepening cooperation in the gas and nuclear spheres. The discussion included the supply of American liquefied natural gas and the use of Ukrainian gas storage facilities.
In Kyiv, utility services are restoring the supply of coolant to homes in Troieshchyna. Specialists are working to ensure that water in the heating system reaches its destination and to bleed air.
Due to the forecasted cold snap and the risk of new shelling, the energy system remains under increased load and in a state of readiness.
Ukraine and its partners are searching for Soviet-type power plants in Eastern Europe. This will allow them to obtain equipment for replacement at Ukrainian facilities.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that severe frosts would return to Ukraine next week. He urged services to accelerate repairs as much as possible and begin preparations for the next heating season.
Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said that the power supply situation remains difficult. After the night missile attack, there is electricity for only 2-3 hours.
After Russia's night attack, the restoration of CHP-5 will take up to one day, and CHP-6 - approximately two days. Positive temperatures allowed not to drain water from the system, speeding up the process.
