The European Commissioner for Energy has announced the allocation of 3 million euros for IAEA monitoring missions at Ukrainian nuclear power plants. The funds can also be used for work at critical substations, as Russian attacks pose threats to nuclear safety.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko has announced the need to develop nuclear and alternative energy in Ukraine. Nuclear energy will provide basic generation, while alternative energy will cover peak loads.
The Energy Minister said that passive defense is ineffective against Russian ballistic missile weapons. Ukraine is working with partners to strengthen air defense systems to protect energy infrastructure.
President Zelensky chaired a meeting of the Presidential Staff in Sumy region to discuss air defense and energy. Chief of Staff Syrsky reported on the situation at the front, the arrival of equipment and the manning of brigades.
After the Russian shelling, the 330 kV line supplying ZNPP was repaired. The plant now has main and backup power supply, but the threat of an accident remains due to the occupation.
As a result of the Russian attack, the power line of the occupied Zaporizhia NPP was de-energized. The Ministry of energy demands to return the station under the control of Ukraine for safe operation.
The Ministry of Energy has announced the first online auction for the distribution of the green energy support quota. The auction will take place on October 31, 2024, with a maximum price of 9 euro cents per 1 kWh.
The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the defense of the energy sector, the production of missiles and drones, and the situation at the front. They reviewed the engineering protection of facilities and expectations for Patriot systems.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed his readiness to support the project to complete KhNPP Units 3 and 4. The parties discussed specific parameters for the participation of IAEA experts in the project implementation.
Ukraine's Energy Minister discussed with the IAEA chief the expansion of monitoring of substations critical to nuclear power plants. Galushchenko emphasized the importance of the presence of IAEA inspectors to ensure nuclear safety.
Ukraine is carrying out an unprecedented repair campaign of energy facilities despite constant attacks. The goal is to prepare as much equipment as possible for the heating season, especially in the nuclear power sector.
In August, an online conference on energy security will be held as part of the Peace Formula. The event is aimed at developing components of a peace plan and agreeing on key agreements on energy security.
In the eastern region of Ukraine, a power company vehicle hit an explosive device while inspecting an overhead line. A 31-year-old power grid maintenance foreman was seriously injured and hospitalized.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko reported on the difficult situation in the energy sector amid daily enemy attacks. Despite this, there are no blackouts, and the government is trying to maintain this trend.
The Minister of Energy said that the main work on the construction of KhNPP Units 3 and 4 is still ahead. The project involves the installation of equipment based on the American Westinghouse AP1000 technology.
Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko met with a delegation of U. S. congressmen to discuss Ukraine's preparations for the fall and winter and the protection of energy facilities.
Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said that nuclear power plants generate up to 60% of electricity in Ukraine. He thanked Energoatom employees for their professionalism and selfless work in difficult times for the country.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of protecting energy facilities and meeting deadlines. He also noted that there are opportunities in the regions to create new generation and receive support from partners.
NPC Ukrenergo announced stabilization blackouts on July 29 from 16:00 to 23:00 throughout Ukraine. The Energy Minister said the power system was ready for winter despite the threat of Russian attacks.
Herman Galushchenko announced that the energy system is ready for winter despite the threat of Russian attacks. The minister emphasized Ukraine's unique experience in balancing the energy system during the war.
NNEGC Energoatom has signed a loan agreement with a consortium of banks for £181 million to purchase nuclear fuel from Urenco. The 5-year loan is guaranteed by the UK government through the UKEF.
The Deputy Energy Minister explained that the improvement in the situation with power outages is due to better weather and repairs. However, there remains a 9GW generation deficit due to attacks on energy infrastructure.
Ukrainians can get free round-the-clock consultations on energy issues by calling 15-49. The line provides information on energy independence, government support programs, and the situation in the energy sector.
Russia attacked power facilities in five regions of Ukraine, including Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Kirovohrad and Ivano-Frankivsk, during the night attack on June 1.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved an increase in electricity tariffs for individual and collective domestic consumers to UAH 4. 32/ kWh until April 30, 2025, while maintaining a preferential tariff of UAH 2.64/ kWh for consumers using electric heating during the heating period.
54 IAEA delegations called for holding Russia accountable for creating threats to nuclear security by seizing and militarizing the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
The United States has provided 107 generators to hospitals and schools in 5 localities in Kharkiv region to help them operate during power outages caused by russia's constant rocket attacks on energy infrastructure.
U. S. lawmakers have supported sanctions against Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom for its role in the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, citing the risk of a nuclear disaster due to Russia's actions.
Ukraine is working to restore and reconstruct the energy sector, develop decentralized generation and minimize risks before the start of the next heating season.
NNEGC Energoatom and the South Korean company Hyundai Engineering & Construction signed a memorandum of cooperation that will help Energoatom in the construction of new nuclear facilities in Ukraine.
