By order of NPC Ukrenergo, emergency power outage schedules have been lifted in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast. The situation allows a return to stabilization outage schedules.
At the same time, emergency power outages continue in most regions of the country by order of NPC Ukrenergo. The main reason for the tightened restrictions remains the consequences of previous massive missile and drone attacks by the enemy on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
In the early hours of 9 December, the enemy carried out an attack using strike UAVs on gas infrastructure facilities. Critically important equipment ensuring uninterrupted gas supply to the population came under attack.
Fortunately, there were no casualties among employees. However, the facilities sustained damage.
Emergency responders, operational services, and gas sector specialists are working on site to eliminate the consequences of the attack and prepare for the restoration of the damaged facilities’ operation.
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Olga Yukhymchuk took part in the forum “Strengthening Ukraine's Resilience: Launch of the Sustainable Development Financing Platform,” organized with the support of the Potential for Climate Action (C4CA) project, implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) within the International Climate Initiative.
Olga Yukhymchuk emphasized that sustainable energy development is one of the key components for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthening energy security under the conditions of martial law.
Cooperation between the public and private sectors is essential for ensuring the stability of Ukraine’s fuel industry in the context of ongoing hybrid threats. Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Mykola Kolisnyk underscored this point during his remarks at the international Petroleum & LPG Ukraine 2025 conference.
Mykola Kolisnyk emphasized the Ministry’s openness to constructive dialogue with businesses to enable rapid and coordinated responses to any crisis scenarios.
Representatives of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine took part in the first workshop held under the international Ukrainian-Swedish project BUILDS-UP – “Building Universal and Inclusive Local Design – Swedish-Ukrainian Partnership.” The initiative aims to promote the development of an inclusive and barrier-free environment within government bodies and local communities.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved amendments to the Procedure for conducting electronic auctions for the sale of electricity under bilateral contracts.
The adopted decision grants the transmission system operator (NPC Ukrenergo) the right to participate in special auction sessions for the sale of bundled lots in order to purchase electricity to cover technological electricity losses during the period of martial law. This will enable the operator to procure electricity through special auctions at more predictable and often lower prices.
Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov held a meeting with GIZ representative and Head of the H2Diplo Project in Ukraine, Julian Weiman. The parties discussed opportunities for cooperation in advancing hydrogen projects and implementing Ukraine’s Hydrogen Strategy through 2050.
Ukraine is fulfilling its obligations under the Energy Community and is gradually aligning its legislation with EU standards. One of the key stages of this process is the implementation of the RED II/RED III Directive, which establishes modern rules for the development of renewable energy in Europe.
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization, Roman Andarak, participated in a coordination meeting of the Fund’s donors convened by the Energy Community Secretariat.
The participants reviewed the condition of Ukraine’s energy system amid ongoing large-scale Russian attacks, the urgent needs of energy companies, and mechanisms for ensuring the rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure. Deputy Minister Andarak briefed partners on the sector’s current priority needs.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted in the second reading the Law “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026.” Among the priorities are defense, national security and resilience, social protection of citizens, and economic support.
Almost UAH 21 billion has been allocated in the budget to strengthen the country’s energy security. In particular, the expenditures include:
