Denys Shmyhal
G7 countries plan to allocate €260 million for the restoration of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s confinement structure. The total need is estimated at at least €500 million.
G7 countries plan to allocate €260 million for repairs to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s confinement structure, damaged by a Russian strike. The total need is at least €500 million.
Ukrenergo has completed the restructuring of its Eurobonds and will save approximately $135 million. The funds will be directed toward restoring the power grid.
In Kyiv, the connection of additional generation capacity will be accelerated, and critical facilities will be provided with backup power. The networks have been damaged by Russian attacks.
The Russian attack damaged an important energy facility and several elements of Kyiv’s power grid. Emergency blackouts occurred in the capital and the region.
Russia is planning massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy and water infrastructure.
Preferential gas prices for households and heat suppliers will remain unchanged until March 31, 2027. The government is preparing a new tariff policy.
Ukraine is preparing for various winter scenarios, having secured more than $2. 1 billion in support for the energy sector. Shmyhal said Kyiv is ready for a comprehensive truce.
Ukrainian special services obtained Russian documents on winter strikes against heating, water and power generation facilities. Separate plans were prepared for Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv.
The transfer of property will take place subject to a corresponding initiative by local self-government bodies. This is intended to attract business and reduce budget expenditures, Denys Shmyhal said.
Estonia will contribute another 100,000 euros to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. The country’s total contribution will exceed 2.7 million euros.
The government has launched a project for the underground storage of petroleum products to ensure stable supplies. The fuel market remains balanced, and reserves are sufficient.
Communities are advised to prepare generators and set up Points of Invincibility nearby.
Water supply and wastewater tariffs are set by local authorities. Plans are in place to protect water infrastructure facilities from attacks.
The Czech Republic has increased financial support for businesses cooperating with Ukraine and is preparing a mission of companies to restore infrastructure. Deputy Prime Minister Havlíček confirmed a visit to Ukraine in the autumn.
Ukraine’s power system got through a period of record August heat without electricity outage schedules. This was achieved thanks to adjusted repairs, the involvement of gas-fired generation, and increased imports.
The Cabinet of Ministers decided to compile lists of critical facilities separately for the winter and summer periods. This will make it possible to distribute electricity more efficiently and increase the amount available to household consumers.
First Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Denys Shmyhal stated that Russia is aimed at destroying the water supply in Ukraine. He emphasized that without water and sewage, it is difficult to survive more than three days.
The Prime Ministers of Ukraine and Moldova discussed infrastructure projects and border control. The parties agreed to seek solutions to speed up border crossing.
Ukraine prepares its energy system for the August heat, which could increase consumption by 1 GW. The schedules for NPP repairs have been adjusted, greater imports are being prepared, but restrictions for industry are possible.
Україна запропонувала Канаді стратегічний міст енергетичної безпеки з постачанням LNG та укладення довгострокової угоди на 30 років. Також обговорюється грантова підтримка Канади на 650 млн канадських доларів для закупівлі газу.
A blogger demonstrated with facts why Fedorov's report is nothing but PR, far from reality.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers headed by Serhii Koretskyi. Some ministers retained their positions, and a number of ministries were divided.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky proposed appointing new ministers, including Shmyhal as first vice prime minister. The Rada will consider the proposal in the near future.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on individual heating points for buildings with centralized heat supply. Installation will be carried out at the initiative of owners or local authorities.
The President awarded former Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, V degree. Also, the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky were received by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi and the Commander of the Third Army Corps Andriy Biletsky.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
Norway will allocate $10 million for the restoration of the Chernobyl shelter following a drone attack in February 2025. The funds will be channeled through a special EBRD account.
Shmyhal proposed that Azerbaijan create a new energy security architecture between the Caspian and Europe. He also spoke about the experience of countering Russia's energy terror.