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Briefing by First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov on the Operational Situation in the Energy System as of 26 January

- As a result of overnight enemy shelling of energy infrastructure facilities, consumers in the Kharkiv and Donetsk regions have been left without electricity. Emergency repair and restoration works are ongoing.

- A significant electricity deficit persists in Kyiv and the Kyiv region. The situation remains difficult, and emergency power outages are in effect. A return to predictable hourly outage schedules will be possible after the situation in the energy system stabilizes.

Denys Shmyhal: All Services Continue Coordinated Efforts to Restore Heat and Power Supply in Kyiv and the Region

A meeting of the Headquarters for the Elimination of the Consequences of Emergencies in Kyiv and the Kyiv region was held under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal. Participants discussed the progress of restoration works and focused on concrete plans for installing cogeneration units, laying new power transmission lines, and constructing new generation facilities.

Denys Shmyhal: Over 143 Tonnes of Specialized Equipment Delivered to Energy Workers from Ministry of Energy Hubs in Recent Days

A regular meeting of the Headquarters for the Elimination of the Consequences of Emergencies in Kyiv and the Kyiv region was held under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal. Participants discussed the state of the energy system following another massive Russian attack on infrastructure facilities in the Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and other regions.

Denys Shmyhal: All Installed Cogeneration Units Must Be Operating to Meet Consumer Needs

A regular meeting of the Headquarters for the Elimination of the Consequences of Emergencies in Kyiv and the Kyiv region was held under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal.

“The situation in the energy system remains difficult, with a significant capacity deficit. However, thanks to coordinated actions by Ukrenergo and distribution system operators, we are seeing a trend toward partial stabilization,” Denys Shmyhal emphasized.

Denys Shmyhal: Emergency Repair and Restoration Crews Will Receive an Additional UAH 20,000 per Month

At the initiative of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Government has approved a resolution launching an experimental project to support employees of emergency repair and restoration crews who are currently restoring electricity, heat, and water supply to Ukrainian households and businesses.

This was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal.

Denys Shmyhal: G7+ Countries Confirm Readiness to Accelerate Assistance to Ukraine’s Energy Sector

Accelerating assistance to Ukraine’s energy sector was the key focus of an extraordinary meeting of the G7+ Coordination Group on Energy Support for Ukraine. The online meeting was attended by EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olivier Barrot, UK Minister of State for Europe Stephen Doughty, as well as senior representatives of partner countries and international financial institutions.

Denys Shmyhal Calls on the International Atomic Energy Agency to Isolate Russia, Impose Sanctions, and Suspend Its Membership

First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal, together with Rafael Grossi, heard reports from the heads of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants and from the heads of IAEA missions operating at these facilities.

Denys Shmyhal: Today Was the Most Difficult Day for Ukraine’s Energy System Since the November 2022 Blackout

A meeting of the Headquarters for the Elimination of the Consequences of Emergencies in Kyiv and the Kyiv region was held under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal. During the meeting, participants discussed the current situation in the energy system.

Anatolii Kutsevol: Renewable Energy Is an Integral Component of Strengthening Ukraine’s Energy Resilience and National Security

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration Anatolii Kutsevol participated in a joint event with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) titled “Renewables, Resilience and Power: UNEP–Italy–Ukraine–IRENA”, organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in the United Arab Emirates.