Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Olha Yukhymchuk participated in the 11th meeting of Cluster 3 of the Subcommittee on Economic and Other Sectoral Cooperation of the Ukraine-EU Association Committee.

The meeting focused on the harmonisation of Ukraine’s energy legislation with the EU acquis, including issues related to security of supply, internal market reforms, renewable energy, energy efficiency, nuclear safety, and governance.

Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov paid a working visit to the Zaporizhzhia region.

Together with the leadership of the Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration and representatives of regional energy companies, he reviewed the condition of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, as well as the progress of restoration efforts, which continue despite ongoing enemy shelling.

The focus was also on the need for equipment to carry out emergency repair work and modernize enterprises.
 

The situation in Ukraine’s united energy system remains challenging due to ongoing Russian shelling, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Mykola Kolisnyk reported.

According to the Deputy Minister, all nine nuclear power units located in territory controlled by Ukraine are currently operating. To balance the power system and meet demand, Ukraine is also using electricity imports and, when required, emergency assistance from partner countries.

On the night of December 2–3, the enemy carried out drone strikes on the private sector of the city of Ternivka, Dnipropetrovsk region. After the first explosion, the men rushed to help the victims, but during a subsequent strike they received fatal injuries.

Among the deceased is 43-year-old Vitaliy Korotich, a miner at the longwall of Ternivske Mine Administration, who had 23 years of experience. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Oleksandr Vyazovchenko has signed an agreement with Verona Shelters Academy Ukraine, formalizing cooperation within the Shelter Academy project. The initiative aims to strengthen professional knowledge, operational preparedness, and resilience in the areas of civil protection and critical infrastructure security.

Under the agreement, Ukrainian specialists will undergo professional training, including theoretical and practical modules, as well as exercises using specialized shelter equipment.

During his working visit to London, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Roman Andarak held a bilateral meeting with UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks.

Roman Andarak informed his counterpart about the current situation in Ukraine’s energy system under continued Russian attacks, outlining the urgent needs of the Ukrainian energy sector in terms of equipment, resources, and the formation of additional gas reserves.

The current status of efforts to address the consequences of the Russian strike on the New Safe Confinement (NSC) Arch and the strategy for fully restoring its functionality were discussed during the meeting of the Assembly of Contributors to the International Cooperation Account for Chornobyl, held in London. Ukraine was represented by Roman Andarak, Deputy Minister of Energy.

On 1-2 December, Russia carried out a series of strikes on Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Enemy drones targeted civilian facilities critical for natural gas production and storage. Fortunately, no energy workers were injured, but multiple facilities sustained damage.

Emergency and operational crews are already on the ground, assessing the impact and working to eliminate the consequences of the attack.

Restoration will begin immediately once clearance is granted by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Acting Minister of Energy of Ukraine Artem Nekrasov held a meeting with representatives of the World Bank, during which the participants discussed the current situation in the energy sector, the progress of ongoing joint projects, and opportunities for further cooperation.

Artem Nekrasov underscored that, alongside efforts to eliminate the consequences of recent attacks, the Ministry continues to advance systemic reforms in the management of energy companies in line with European standards.

To ensure a stable and uninterrupted heating season in 2025/2026, the Government of Ukraine has approved a preferential natural gas price of UAH 19,000 per 1,000 m³ (including VAT) for electricity producers operating thermal power plants, combined heat and power plants, as well as gas turbine and gas piston units located in frontline communities.