The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, has delivered three high-voltage autotransformers to the National Power Company Ukrenergo. This equipment—two autotransformers funded by the Government of Japan and one by the Government of Sweden—will help support the stable operation of Ukraine’s power system.
The official handover ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Oleksandr Pavlichenko, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Ukraine Christophoros Politis, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Sweden in Ukraine Martina Quick, and Acting Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NPC Ukrenergo Oleksii Brecht.
On the eve of the event, members of the delegation visited a critical infrastructure facility to see the damage firsthand and to observe the operation of one of the first autotransformers provided through international support.
“Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, russia has been deliberately targeting our energy infrastructure, including autotransformers that are critically important for the stability of electricity supply. The delivery of three high-voltage autotransformers to NPC Ukrenergo is an important contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience. We thank our Japanese and Swedish partners, as well as UNDP, for this support. This equipment will help ensure uninterrupted power supply for millions of consumers, including households, kindergartens, schools, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure,” said Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko.
Masashi Nakagome, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Ukraine, emphasized Japan’s long-term commitment to Ukraine’s energy resilience and recovery.
“Since 2022, Japan has unwaveringly supported Ukraine by providing critical energy equipment, including gas turbines, gas piston units, and autotransformers,” said Mr. Nakagome. “Today’s delivery of two additional autotransformers enables us to help Ukrainians gain more reliable access to electricity. Japan continues to support Ukraine, and together with UNDP we help keep homes warm, hospitals running, and communities on a path toward dignified recovery, restoring their hope.”
Martina Quick, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Sweden in Ukraine, reiterated Sweden’s steadfast support for the people of Ukraine.
“Sweden has contributed over 43 million US dollars under our partnership with UNDP to restore critical energy infrastructure in affected communities. These efforts are not only about restoring the energy system, but also about strengthening basic services and laying the foundation for long-term resilience. Sweden stands with Ukraine—together with Japan and the international community—in our pursuit of a green and secure recovery,” said Ms. Quick.
Christophoros Politis, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Ukraine, emphasized the role of international partnerships in accelerating Ukraine’s transition to a sustainable, flexible, and decarbonized energy system.
“This delivery is a vital step in strengthening Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the face of unprecedented challenges,” said Mr. Politis. “Today, together with Japan and Sweden, UNDP marks an important milestone in restoring Ukraine’s high-voltage electricity transmission system and securing stable electricity supply for millions of people. Beyond meeting urgent needs, we are laying the foundation for a resilient energy system that meets the demands of the future.”
Oleksii Brecht, Acting Chairman of the Supervisory Board of NPC Ukrenergo, also underscored the importance of ongoing international support for Ukraine:
“Autotransformers are critically important to the integrity of Ukraine’s high-voltage electricity transmission system. Over the past three years, russia has carried out numerous attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. We are sincerely grateful to the governments of Japan and Sweden, as well as UNDP, for their continued support—it is thanks to this partnership that our energy workers can continue to restore our energy infrastructure,” said Oleksii Brecht.
Background:
Previously, the Government of Japan and UNDP provided Ukraine with powerful gas turbines, autotransformers, and gas piston cogeneration units as additional support for the restoration of energy infrastructure.
Thanks to Sweden’s funding of 43.6 million US dollars, UNDP is restoring critical energy infrastructure in war-affected regions of Ukraine, providing heat and electricity to over 2.5 million people, and facilitating the country’s transition to a sustainable and decentralized energy system.
