energy sector

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 to resume construction of nuclear power plant in Cherkasy Oblast

Ukraine's state nuclear operator Energoatom is reviving the previously suspended Chyhyryn Nuclear Power Plant project, the company announced on Aug. 27.

27 August 2024, 10:24 PM

Ukraine's power system narrowly avoids total blackout after Russian mass attack - MP says

Ukraine's unified power grid narrowly avoided a blackout as Russian missile attack caused a significant damage, Oleksiy Kucherenko, the Parliamentary Committee on energy and utilities first deputy head wrote on Facebook on Aug. 26.

26 August 2024, 04:52 PM

Ukraine boosts output from old natural gas field

Ukraine’s state-owned natural gas company UkrGasVydobuvannya has launched a new extraction well at an old gas field, boosting its output by 107,000 cubic meters per day, the company announced on Aug. 21.

24 August 2024, 02:24 PM

How Ukraine can shore up energy independence and profit from it — opinion

All Ukrainians know what needs to be done to reduce the electricity shortage, and all energy market players and stakeholders know it.

16 August 2024, 09:55 PM

Ukraine to hold energy security conference in August

The first thematic conference within the framework of Ukraine’s Peace Formula, focusing on energy security, will be held in August, head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, announced on Aug. 13.

13 August 2024, 10:10 PM

Nuclear power provides 60% of Ukraine’s electricity

As the country spent the last two weeks without rolling blackouts, 60% of Ukraine’s electricity demand is covered by nuclear power plants, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said on Aug. 7.

8 August 2024, 01:29 AM

Ukraine aims to destabilize Russian energy in Kursk offensive, says expert

Political expert Taras Zahorodniy commented on the potential objectives of the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk Oblast and the Kremlin's reaction during a Radio NV broadcast on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 04:29 PM

Industry consumes 80% of Ukraine’s electricity imports

As much as 80% of the electricity Ukraine imports from the EU is bought by industrial consumers, state power grid operator Ukrenergo told NV Business on Aug. 5.

5 August 2024, 09:35 PM

What is wrong with nuclear units construction in Ukraine — MP explains

Nuclear plants construction amid the war ongoing is a bad idea, since Ukraine's budget will have to spend UAH 40 billion ($0.97 billion) per year, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on Telegram on July 30.

30 July 2024, 12:41 PM

Zelenskyy signs laws to step up energy generation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed new laws eliminating VAT and customs duties on importing energy equipment to boost promised energy generation capabilities, Holos party's MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on July 26.

29 July 2024, 11:12 AM

Not everyone to be granted with loans to deal with blackouts, Privatbank says

Banks will divide its potential borrowers into several groups, but loans will not be issued to everyone, Yevhen Zaihraev, PrivatBank board member for small and medium-sized businesses said at "The Future of Ukrainian Energy. Dialogues with NV" event.

24 July 2024, 02:02 PM

Ukrainian major gas station network prepares to operate without power, heat, and mobile network - video

Companies must be ready to function without electricity, heat, and mobile network as the energy crisis looms, Ukrainian major gas station network WOG CEO Andriy Pyvovarsky said at "The Future of Ukrainian Energy: Dialogues with NV." event.

24 July 2024, 12:22 PM

Ukraine offers subsidized loans to counter power outages - key highlights

Ukraine launched a new subsidized loan program offering 0% interest loans for solar panels and wind turbines to private households, the Economy Ministry wrote on its site on July 22.

22 July 2024, 02:21 PM

Russian strikes destroy over 700 power facilities in Kharkiv Oblast

In Kharkiv Oblast, Russian strikes destroyed more than 700 energy facilities and 8,000 kilometers of power lines, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Synehubov said at a meeting of the Regional Office for International Cooperation on “Restoration of Energy and Sustainable Passage of the Autumn-Winter Period 2024/2025,” Ukrinform reported on July 17.

17 July 2024, 06:50 PM

Ukraine faces peak electricity demand amid heat wave and Russian attacks

Electricity consumption in Ukraine has surged to its peak due to a heat wave, exacerbated by Russian attacks on the energy sector, leaving Ukrainian power stations unable to meet demand, Ukraine's National Power Company Ukrenergo reported on Telegram on July 15.

15 July 2024, 12:57 PM

Departmental sources hint Oblenergo blackouts schedules misuse

The State Energy Inspectorate will inspect Oblenergo uniformity of power outage schedules application, Inspectorate head, Ruslan Slobodyan, said, the organization website reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 01:43 PM

Slovakia and Ukraine explore joint energy projects, address key issues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with new Slovak President Peter Pellegrini at the NATO summit in Washington to discuss vital issues, Ukrainian Presidential Office reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 10:48 AM

Ukraine to hold biweekly energy sector briefings

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine's President's Office, announced on Telegram on July 5 the start of regular briefings on Ukraine's energy sector.

8 July 2024, 11:28 AM

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