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OKKO bets big on biofuel with multimillion plant investment amid war

OKKO Group, a major Ukrainian holding with one of the largest gas station networks, plans to launch a €110 million ($125 million) bioethanol plant in the third quarter of 2026, CEO Vasyl Danylyak announced at the We build Ukraine conference, Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 25.

25 April 2025, 11:44 AM

Naftogaz rushes to import gas facing record-low reserves

Ukraine's Naftogaz - national gas provider - has contracted 1.5 billion cubic meters of natural gas abroad since the start of 2025, the company wrote on April 21.

21 April 2025, 02:11 PM

Norway helps fund critical gas imports for Ukraine’s energy security

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion ($95 million) to finance gas imports to Ukraine, ensuring adequate gas supply for the population, businesses, and industry, the official statement on the country's governmental site wrote on March 26.

27 March 2025, 10:28 AM

Naftogaz secures new external funding source for supply purchases

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved a loan of up to €270 million to Naftogaz of Ukraine for natural gas purchases over the next two heating seasons, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on March 26, adding that another €140 million in grants from the Norwegian government will be provided through the EBRD.

26 March 2025, 04:51 PM

Ukraine faces lower 2025 forecasts from IMF, banks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its 2025 economic growth forecast for Ukraine by 0.5 percentage points to 2-3%, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 28.

1 March 2025, 01:06 PM

Ukraine's 2025 economic growth forecast drops from 4.7% to 3.5%

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lowered its 2025 growth forecast for Ukraine to 3.5%, down from 4.7% in September 2024, Interfax-Ukraine reports on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 01:19 PM

EBRD commits €1.5 billion to Ukraine in 2025, eyes post-war economic revival

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will invest at least €1.5 billion ($1.56 billion) in Ukraine’s economy in 2025, EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso told Reuters on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 10:30 AM

Ukrainian Railways to receive record funding from EBRD for modernization and power generation

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide Ukrainian Railways with €480 million ($498.6 million) in funding, according to a statement from the Ministry of Regional Development on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 06:45 PM

EBRD aims to restore Ukraine’s war risk insurance market

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has teamed up with insurance broker Aon to launch a program aimed at restoring the war risk insurance market in Ukraine, the bank announced on Dec. 12.

15 December 2024, 02:28 PM

EBRD withholds funding from DTEK energy company, citing oligarch influence

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will not support Ukrainian groups controlled by local oligarchs, even in the current emergency situation, Corriere della Sera reported on Nov. 24.

25 November 2024, 02:50 PM

EBRD lowers Ukraine's 2025 GDP growth forecast

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has maintained its forecast for Ukraine's GDP growth at 3% in 2024 but downgraded its 2025 projection from 6% to 4.7%, its official statement wrote on Sept. 26.

26 September 2024, 01:30 PM

Ukraine starts stockpiling gas with EBRD loan for emergency reserves

Naftogaz Group has begun purchasing natural gas to be stored under a customs warehouse regime, using a €200 million ($222 million) credit line from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Interfax-Ukraine reported on Aug. 28.

30 August 2024, 07:30 PM

Largest oil and gas company in Ukraine moves towards producing electricity

Ukrainian oil company Ukrnafta will start building maneuverable power generation plants, including gas piston and gas turbine thermal power plants, the company's press service reported on June 6.

6 June 2024, 03:55 PM

EBRD predicts Ukraine's GDP to grow by 3% in 2024, rise to 6% in 2025

Ukraine's GDP growth is expected to slow to 3% in 2024 from 5.3% in 2023 but will pick up to 6% in 2025, according to a report by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) released on May 15.

15 May 2024, 02:19 PM

Ukrainian businesses can find funds with 16 grant options

Ukrainian entrepreneurs can receive money from Ukrainian and foreign donors to develop their businesses. NV Business and the Reform Support Team at the Ministry of Economy have prepared a list of grants for businesses.

4 March 2024, 12:55 PM

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