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Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine Has Endured the Most Challenging Winter in Its History of Independence

Despite massive attacks by Russia and low temperatures, Ukraine’s energy system maintained its resilience this winter.

“I express my deepest gratitude to all energy workers, repair crews, and our defenders,” emphasized First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.

The head of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, together with the Prime Minister and other government officials, presented a report on their work to the President of Ukraine and the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

Ukraine and Austria to Develop Cooperation in Renewable Hydrogen, Says Denys Shmyhal

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism of Austria, Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between Ukraine and the Republic of Austria in the field of renewable hydrogen.

According to Denys Shmyhal, the document provides for the development of hydrogen production, the creation of infrastructure for hydrogen storage and transportation, as well as the attraction of investments in this sector.

International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors Adopts Resolution on Nuclear Safety Risks from Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency has adopted the resolution “Consequences of Instability of Energy Infrastructure Critical for the Safety and Security of Nuclear Power Plants in Ukraine.” The document reaffirms the importance of assessing risks and continuing IAEA expert missions at Ukrainian energy facilities.

Slovenia Became the 37th Country to Join the Ukraine Energy Support Fund

Slovenia has joined the Ukraine Energy Support Fund with a contribution of EUR 500,000, bringing the total number of donor countries to 37.

“We thank Slovenia for its assistance. This contribution will support our ongoing efforts to restore Ukraine’s energy sector after russian attacks and help us prepare for the coming winter,” said First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.

In total, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has already received nearly EUR 1.849 billion from international partners.

In February, power engineers restored electricity to more than 3.1 million consumers

During February, Ukrainian power engineers restored electricity supply to 3.1 million consumers who had been cut off due to enemy attacks and hostilities.

Restoration works continued in regions subjected to constant shelling and damage to energy infrastructure. Crews worked under high security risks, restoring lines, substations, and other equipment to ensure stable electricity supply.

The largest number of consumers were reconnected in Odesa, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Briefing by First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov on the operational situation in the power system as of March 5

- Due to hostilities and shelling of energy infrastructure, some communities in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions remain temporarily without electricity.

- Where security conditions allow, repair crews are already working on restoration. Power engineers go to sites immediately after air raid alerts end and do everything possible to restore electricity to homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses as quickly as possible.