In the context of ongoing military challenges and energy instability, Ukraine is turning to innovative solutions to enhance the resilience and independence of its energy system. One of the most promising directions is the development of microgrids, which can significantly improve the country’s energy security during wartime.
Ukraine continues active dialogue with international partners to enhance support for its energy sector in the run-up to winter. Minister of Energy of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk held an online meeting with G7+ leaders to discuss the country’s urgent needs and potential mechanisms for additional international assistance. During the meeting, Minister Grynchuk informed participants about Ukraine’s immediate requirements for equipment and resources to enable rapid repairs following recent Russian attacks.
Despite another wave of massive Russian attacks, Ukraine’s power system remains stable and under control. Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Mykola Kolisnyk reported this during the national telethon “United News.”
“The most difficult situation is currently in the frontline regions — Sumy and Chernihiv. In Shostka, repair works and reconnection of consumers, as well as the restoration of natural gas supply, are underway. In Chernihiv region, the reconnection process continues overall,” he said.
Ukraine is advancing its green transformation through collaboration with international partners, implementing innovative energy solutions and accelerating the decarbonization of industry.
This was highlighted by Roman Andarak, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, during an online meeting with Yuko Yasunaga, Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
At the initiative of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, the co-chairs of the G7+ Coordination Group, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada and the European Commission, convened an emergency meeting to support Ukraine’s energy sector following Russia’s massive overnight strike.
During the meeting, the Ukrainian side provided international partners with detailed information on the consequences of the attack, which targeted, among other things, oil and gas facilities.
Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Roman Andarak held a meeting with representatives of the Embassies of the Netherlands and Canada in Ukraine. The main focus of the discussion was the situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which has been without an external power supply since September 23.
Ukraine stands ready to share its experience in countering Russian threats to energy security with partner countries, particularly in Northern Europe.
This was highlighted by Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Roman Andarak during his online address at the meeting of the Nordic Council of Ministers on energy policy.
A critical incident occurred at the facilities of the State Specialized Enterprise Chornobyl NPP in the town of Slavutych, Kyiv region, as a result of Russian shelling of energy infrastructure.
Due to voltage fluctuations, the New Safe Confinement – the key structure that isolates the destroyed fourth power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and prevents the release of radioactive materials into the environment – was left without electricity.
Specialists are currently carrying out work to restore power supply.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide Ukraine with a EUR 300 million loan to purchase strategic gas reserves ahead of the upcoming heating season. The agreement was signed between Naftogaz Group and the EIB under the guarantee of the European Commission.
Following the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, continues to work with international organizations to provide full and accurate information on the actions of Russian occupiers at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. These actions pose a direct threat to nuclear and radiation safety not only in Ukraine but also across the wider region.
