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Nearly EUR 2 Billion Mobilised for Energy Projects and More Than Half a Billion Euros for Winter Preparedness at the URC2026 Energy Platform — Denys Shmyhal

As part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC2026) in Gdańsk, a dedicated Energy Platform was held for the first time, serving as the leading international forum for coordinating support for Ukraine’s energy sector, preparing for the upcoming heating season, and mobilising long-term investment for the recovery and modernisation of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

URC2026: Naftogaz Group Signs a Series of Agreements to Advance Ukraine’s Oil and Gas Sector and Strengthen Energy Resilience

On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026), Naftogaz Group signed a number of agreements and memoranda with international partners aimed at supporting the development of Ukraine’s oil and gas sector. The agreements provide financing for modern equipment, advanced technologies, and innovative solutions to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security.

Key outcomes include:

Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine Plans to Restore and Build More Than 10 GW of Generation Capacity by Next Winter

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, together with Polish Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka and European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, participated in the High-Level Energy Dialogue on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026).

The participants discussed preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter period, the restoration of damaged energy facilities, strengthening the protection of Ukraine’s power system, and continued coordination with international partners.

Denys Shmyhal Discusses Continued Support for Ukraine’s Energy Sector and Winter Preparedness with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner

On the sidelines of URC2026, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner. The parties discussed the next steps and areas of cooperation aimed at preparing Ukraine’s energy sector for the upcoming winter and addressing its priority needs.

Denys Shmyhal thanked UNDP for its assistance in humanitarian demining and veterans’ reintegration. He noted that the Ministry of Energy is currently developing a project to create employment opportunities in the energy sector for veterans.

Denys Shmyhal and Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs Discuss the Transfer of Energy Equipment to Ukraine

On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC2026) in Gdańsk, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal met with Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs. The parties discussed the transfer to Ukraine of equipment from decommissioned Latvian energy facilities.

Valentyna Moskalenko Holds Meetings with International Energy Companies on the Sidelines of URC2026 in Gdańsk

On the sidelines of the Energy Platform at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026) in Gdańsk, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Valentyna Moskalenko held a series of bilateral meetings with international partners to discuss the attraction of technologies and investment for strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience, modernizing the gas and nuclear sectors, and developing new generation capacity.