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Valentyna Moskalenko: Distributed Generation Is a Key Element of Ukraine’s Energy Resilience

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Valentyna Moskalenko participated in the panel discussion "Distributed Generation as the Foundation of Ukraine’s Energy Resilience", held during the Energy Platform at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026) in Gdańsk.

Panel participants discussed the development of distributed generation, investment attraction, cooperation among the government, local communities, and businesses, as well as the role of decentralization in strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience.

Anatolii Kutsevol Highlights Priorities for Preparing Ukraine’s Energy System for the Fifth Wartime Winter at the 17th Steering Committee Meeting of the Ukraine Donor Platform

On 24 June 2026, the 17th Steering Committee Meeting of the Ukraine Donor Platform was held on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk.

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine was represented by Deputy Minister of Energy for European Integration Anatolii Kutsevol.

Operational Update on Ukraine’s Power System as of the Morning of June 26

- As a result of ongoing hostilities and attacks on energy infrastructure, some consumers in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Kherson regions remain temporarily without electricity.

- Power engineers are working around the clock to restore electricity supply to all affected consumers as quickly as possible.

- Adverse weather conditions have also left two settlements in the Poltava region without electricity. Repair crews are carrying out restoration works.

Lithuania to Provide EUR 4 Million to Strengthen the Energy Independence of Ukrainian Schools and Hospitals — Denys Shmyhal

On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026), First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and Lithuanian Minister of Energy Žygimantas Vaičiūnas signed a Joint Declaration on strengthening cooperation in energy resilience and recovery.

Under the agreement, Lithuania will allocate EUR 4 million for the installation of solar power systems and battery energy storage systems at social infrastructure facilities, including Ukrainian schools and hospitals.

Denys Shmyhal: New 650 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant to Strengthen Ukraine’s Power Generation Capacity

On the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) in Gdańsk, in the presence of First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and representatives of the U.S. Government, Ukrainian energy company DTEK and U.S.-based GE Vernova signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the supply of a new 650 MW combined cycle power plant for one of Ukraine’s power generation facilities.

EBRD to Provide EUR 90 Million to Strengthen Protection of Ukraine’s Energy System and Build Strategic Equipment Reserves, - Denys Shmyhal

On the sidelines of URC 2026, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso signed a loan agreement under which the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide EUR 90 million to strengthen the protection of Ukraine’s energy system and build strategic reserves of critical equipment.

28 International Energy Agreements Worth Over EUR 1 Billion Signed at URC 2026 in Gdańsk, - Denys Shmyhal

During the Energy Platform held as part of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2026) in Poland, the Ukrainian delegation presented the country’s key energy priorities and the results of ongoing efforts to mobilize international support for preparations for the next heating season. This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal during the national television marathon United News.

Denys Shmyhal presents the vision for Ukraine’s updated Energy Strategy

On 25 June 2026, on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2026) in Gdańsk, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal presented the vision for Ukraine’s updated Energy Strategy, which the Ministry of Energy is developing jointly with the World Bank. The document will define the priorities for the development of Ukraine’s energy sector, taking into account current challenges, recovery needs, and European integration.

United Kingdom Provides GBP 210 Million Guarantee to Ensure Stable Nuclear Fuel Supplies for Ukrainian NPPs

The Government of the United Kingdom has confirmed a GBP 210 million loan guarantee to support the stable supply of enriched uranium from Urenco to Ukraine’s nuclear power plants over the next two years.

This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal following a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, representatives of UK Export Finance (UKEF), and Urenco, held on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC) in Gdańsk.

Denys Shmyhal: The Netherlands to Provide EUR 178 Million for Ukraine’s Winter Preparedness and Decommissioned Gas Turbines

On the sidelines of URC2026 in Gdańsk, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal and the Netherlands’ Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Reinette Klever signed a Roadmap for Energy Cooperation between Ukraine and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

According to Denys Shmyhal, the roadmap primarily focuses on coordinating efforts to prepare Ukraine for the 2026/2027 heating season, including the identification and accelerated procurement of critical energy equipment.