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International donors oppose early dismissal of Ukrenergo chief Kudrytskyi

International financial organizations are opposing the rumored early dismissal of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of Ukraine’s power grid operator Ukrenergo, urging the government to defer to Ukrenergo's supervisory board.

2 September 2024, 08:52 PM

Ukrenergo CEO rumored to be ousted from position in upcoming vote

The CEO of Ukrainian national power company Ukrenergo, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, may be facing a sacking on Sept. 2 as the company's supervisory board prepares to vote on the matter, sources told Ukrainian newswire Interfax-Ukraine on Aug. 31.

31 August 2024, 03:23 PM

Ukraine's power grid remains intact despite Russian attacks — Energy Ministry

After a massive Russian missile attack on Aug. 26, Ukraine's power grid remains "intact and balanced," Deputy Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on Aug. 29.

29 August 2024, 10:31 PM

Ukraine targets to restore 3 GW of power capacity by year-end with international support

Ukraine aims to add nearly 3 GW of generation capacity to the already restored capacity by the end of 2024, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said at a briefing on Aug.17.

19 August 2024, 10:10 AM

Ukrainians could face blackouts in coming days, says Energy Ministry

Ukraine may reinstate scheduled power outages next week due to rising temperatures and increased energy consumption, according to Deputy Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk.

16 August 2024, 11:55 AM

Ukraine plans to import power plant to fulfill Zelenskyy’s energy promise

The Ukrainian company, Scientific Production Enterprise Energo-Plus, plans to purchase a closed thermal power plant abroad and transport it to Ukraine.

14 August 2024, 01:55 PM

SBU detains Deputy Energy Minister on $500 thousand bribe charge

The Security Service (SBU) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detained the Deputy Energy Minister on suspicion of receiving half a million dollars bribe, the SBU reported on Aug. 12.

12 August 2024, 01:00 PM

Ukraine plans increased fall electricity imports to balance energy system, says Energy Ministry

The Energy Ministry aims for Ukraine to import more electricity this fall, Deputy Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said on the national television on July 14.

15 July 2024, 11:04 AM

Russian attack cuts power to 4,000 households in Kyiv Oblast

A total of 3,890 households are without power in Kyiv Oblast due to a Russian attack, Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported on Telegram on June 15.

15 June 2024, 02:55 PM

Ukraine braces for winter energy crisis amid Russian attacks — video

Russia's goal is a complete blackout in Ukraine, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said during a meeting with EU member state officials at the IAEA on June 6, the Ministry reported.

7 June 2024, 02:00 AM

Energy Ministry warns Ukrainians of rolling blackouts this evening

Rolling blackouts for households and industrial consumers are expected in all regions of Ukraine between 6 p.m. and 00 a.m. EET following another massive Russian missile and drone attack overnight, the Energy Ministry and the national power grid operator Ukrenergo warned on Telegram on June 1.

1 June 2024, 04:58 PM

Ukraine mandates fair power outage schedules — PM Shmyhal

Ukraine's Energy Ministry and power grid operator Ukrenergo will develop a draft resolution on fair electricity outage schedules, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said, Ukrinform reported on May 22.

22 May 2024, 12:05 PM

No power outages on May 19 — Energy Ministry

There are currently no plans to limit electricity supplies on May 19, however, citizens are urged to consume electricity economically and responsibly, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry reported.

19 May 2024, 05:30 PM

Ukrainians urged to conserve electricity, brace for harsh winter amid escalating Russian attacks

Ukrainians should conserve electricity and prepare for a difficult winter as Russia’s recent attacks on the country’s energy system have caused the most extensive damage of the war, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said on the national television on May 13.

13 May 2024, 02:53 PM

Russia struck a huge blow to Ukraine's energy system in latest attack, Ukrainians urged to save energy

Gas infrastructure in Western Ukraine was damaged as Ukraine's energy system took another strong blow in Russia's massive missile attack on May 8, Ukraine's Energy Ministry reported.

8 May 2024, 12:54 PM

Refusal from Russian gas will cost the EU — European Commissioner for Energy makes a loud statement

Giving up Russian gas will be painful for the European Union, but it is ready for it, the European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson said, Ukrinform reported on May 7.

7 May 2024, 03:36 PM

Energy minister: Ukraine's power grid resilient against Russian attacks

Despite ongoing Russian assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko assured the public there will be no nationwide blackout. He made these remarks during an April 20 appearance on national television.

21 April 2024, 10:45 AM

80% of generation lost: DTEK CEO highlights energy sector’s severe challenges amid war

Ukrainian energy sector is now facing the toughest situation since the beginning of the war, DTEK CEO Maxim Tymchenko said in an interview with CNN.

17 April 2024, 07:10 PM

300,000 homes without electricity in Kharkiv Oblast amid Russian strikes - Energy Ministry

In Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, ongoing network restrictions have left approximately 300,000 households without electricity, Ukrainian Energy Ministry reported on April 6.

6 April 2024, 03:33 PM

Ukraine lost about 20% of power grid regulation capability after attack on Dnipro HPP – Ukrhydroenergo

Ukraine has lost about 20% of its power grid’s regulation capability as a result of Russian strikes on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant (DHPP), Ukrhydroenerho CEO Ihor Sirota said on Ukrainian television on March 23.

23 March 2024, 04:29 PM

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