energy sector

Ukraine's energy sector improvements lauded by European Commission

The European Commission (EC) has recognized positive changes in Ukraine's energy sector as the country works towards EU membership and fulfills its obligations, the Energy Ministry stated on June 25.

26 June 2024, 11:09 AM

Ukraine's National Bank warns of potential lower GDP growth for 2024

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is bracing for a challenging economic outlook for 2024, with concerns that GDP growth might fall short of the previously forecasted 3%.

25 June 2024, 12:31 PM

Three energy engineers injured in Russian attack on DTEK thermal power plant

Russian mass drone attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure injured three energy engineers at one of the thermal power plants (TPP), Ukraine's largest energy operator DTEK said on Telegram on June 20.

20 June 2024, 12:39 PM

Russia strikes energy infrastructure objects in four Ukraine's oblasts overnight - Ukrenergo

Critical energy infrastructure in Vinnytsia, Donetsk, Kyiv, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts was damaged in Russian overnight attack on June 20, emergency power cuts were applied, Ukrenergo reported on Telegram on June 20.

20 June 2024, 10:01 AM

US and G7 pledge to boost cybersecurity for energy systems

The United States and leaders of G7 countries pledged to strengthen the cybersecurity of the world's electricity, oil, and gas supply systems, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, according to the White House press service on June 18.

19 June 2024, 10:45 AM

ZNPP back to Ukraine's control is crucial for Ukrainian energy system, as it runs with around 25% of pre-war levels

Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant back to Ukrainian control is the only way to prevent blackouts, as Ukraine's energy system is running with about 25% of pre-war levels, Oleksandr Kharchenko, Energy Research Center director, said on air of Kyiv24 TV channel on June 18.

18 June 2024, 02:02 PM

Ukraine's power system to face more severe power cuts in July - Ukrenergo

Situation in Ukrainian energy system is predicted to deteriorate in the next few weeks, the power cuts will become more severe, Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, Ukrenergo CEO, told Suspilne on June 16.

17 June 2024, 02:03 PM

US pledges $1.5 billion for Ukraine’s recovery at Peace Summit

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced over $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs during the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, the White House reported on June 15.

15 June 2024, 07:35 PM

Russia's repeated rocket attacks on Ukraine's energy sector have cost a staggering $56.2 billion in damages

The devastation to Ukraine's energy sector after Russia's repeated mass missile attacks has cost Ukraine $56.2 billion, according to estimates by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE).

11 June 2024, 07:18 PM

Ukraine restores reliable energy connection with Europe

Ukraine’s state power grid operator Ukrenergo repaired the overhead line connecting the Ukrainian power system with the continental Europe unified power grid, the company reported on Telegram.

10 June 2024, 02:24 PM

Situation in energy system to improve as additional NPP unit starts operating soon - Ukrenergo

A Nuclear Power Plant additional unit will be repaired soon, and will start its operation, leading to energy system recuperation, so the restrictions for consumers will become somewhat softer, Ukrenergo Chief Volodymyr Kudrytskyi said at Ukrainska Pravda talk show on June 6.

7 June 2024, 09:37 AM

Ukraine's energy system faces challenges ahead, says Oleksandr Kharchenko

Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Research Center, discussed on Radio NV how the situation in the energy system may develop in the coming years and how many hours Ukrainians might be without electricity.

6 June 2024, 03:24 PM

Zelenskyy and Macron to sign two infrastructure deals worth $707 million

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron will sign two agreements in Paris on June 7, amounting to EUR 650 million ($707 million) in loans and grants to develop Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, according to Le Monde.

6 June 2024, 02:36 AM

Ukraine should keep pressure up on Russia’s oil refining, expert says

In response to Russian air strikes on Ukrainian power plants, Ukraine should keep attacking Russia’s oil refineries, Oleksandr Danylyuk, a fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), said in an interview with NV Radio on June 3.

5 June 2024, 10:17 PM

Rolling blackouts, rate hikes, and energy sector’s future — expert interview

Oleksandr Kharchenko, Director of the Energy Industry Research Center (EIR Center), spoke in an interview with NV Radio on June 2 about the impact of Russian air strikes on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP), the winter season for Ukraine’s energy industry, and rising electricity prices for households.

3 June 2024, 10:37 PM

EU Ambassador reveals extent of Ukrainian generation destroyed by Russia

One of the key priorities in EU-Ukraine cooperation is meeting urgent needs in energy equipment, especially in light of the fact that Russia has already destroyed 9.2 GW of Ukrainian generation, the EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Maternova, announced on Facebook.

3 June 2024, 03:21 PM

How Ukraine will cope with electricity shortages this summer — analysis

Power outages will continue across Ukraine this summer due to an acute shortage of generation capacity, according to national power grid operator Ukrenergo.

29 May 2024, 11:26 PM

Ukrenergo named the period when power outages will really affect Ukrainians

July will be the most difficult month for Ukrainians for power outages, and will act as a dress rehearsal ahead of Winter 2024-25, said Ukrenergo representative Roman Hrabchak.

29 May 2024, 02:53 PM

Ukraine's thermal power grid suffers 85% capacity loss, recovery uncertain

Ukraine's thermal generation has suffered a devastating blow, losing approximately 85% of its capacity, Olena Lapenko, a project expert at Ukraine's think tank DiXi Group, said during the presentation of the document "Summer Outlooks: Assessing Readiness for Risks in the Electric Power and Gas Sectors," NV Business reported on May 29.

29 May 2024, 12:35 PM

Kyiv and 4 oblasts face energy limits again on May 27 as Ukraine's energy system recovers from Russian attacks

Ukrainians will face 24-hour electricity consumption limits again on May 27, both at home and at work, Ukraine's national energy company, Ukrenergo, announced.

27 May 2024, 12:00 PM

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