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Kyiv at risk: Winter to be Ukraine’s harshest test, electricity shortage could reach one-third of demand — International report

The upcoming winter may present Ukraine with its toughest challenge yet, as electricity supply risks facing “serious disruptions” following extensive Russian attacks. The anticipated deficit in the energy system during the cold months could reach 6 GW, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published on Sept. 19.

20 September 2024, 12:06 PM

Renewable energy could save Ukraine, experts argue

A team of Ukrainian and international researchers, including Iryna Doronina from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), propose renewable energy sources as the foundation for rebuilding Ukraine's energy system.

19 September 2024, 11:43 PM

Ukrainians may face prolonged power outages this winter — UN report

Russia’s sustained bombing of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure could lead to consumers facing power cuts that last 4-18 hours per day during the coming winter, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said in a report on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 08:39 PM

Russia adapts airstrike tactics on Ukraine’s energy system; Winter may be pivotal — Politico

The approaching winter could be a turning point for Ukraine in its energy war, as Russia targets key substations that supply Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

16 September 2024, 02:17 PM

Blinken announces $700 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The United States will contribute $700 million to help rebuild Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and provide humanitarian relief, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at a press conference in Kyiv on Sept. 11.

11 September 2024, 08:42 PM

IAEA to expand mission in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will expand its presence in Ukraine to include monitoring key power substations critical to nuclear plant safety, head of Ukraine’s nuclear safety inspection service Oleg Korikov announced on Sept. 5.

5 September 2024, 08:22 PM

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof announces €200 million aid package for Ukraine

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced a new aid package worth over €200 million ($221 million) for Ukraine during his first official visit to the country on Sept. 2, according to a post on his X page.

2 September 2024, 06:57 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

Emergency power outages introduced in Kyiv and three Ukrainian oblasts — DTEK

Emergency power outages were introduced on Aug. 28 in Kyiv, as well as in Kyiv, Odesa, and Donetsk Oblasts, according to DTEK’s press center.

28 August 2024, 10:55 AM

Blackout schedules expected to ease in coming days

Severe power cuts introduced across Ukraine after the massive Russian missile attack on Aug. 26 are likely to peter out throughout the week, Oleksandr Kharchenko, the Managing Director at Energy Industry Research Center consultancy, said on Aug. 27.

27 August 2024, 09:17 PM

Ukraine enforces rolling blackouts to ensure power system integrity

The national power company, Ukrenergo, has implemented rolling blackouts to stabilize Ukraine’s power grid, severely damaged by a recent large-scale Russian attack, Deputy Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said on national television on Aug. 27.

27 August 2024, 11:43 AM

Severe power cuts expected in Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts

As many as 50-70% of residents in Kyiv and the Dnipropetrovsk oblasts will be without power at any given time on Aug. 27, Serhii Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno power utility company, said in a Facebook post on Aug. 26.

27 August 2024, 02:05 AM

Kyiv to experience water supply and transport disruptions after Russian missile attack

Kyiv authorities have warned of disruptions to water supply, public transit, and traffic signals in the capital following a Russian missile strike on Aug. 26.

26 August 2024, 11:03 PM

Ukraine must reevaluate power supply after Aug. 26 missile attack

On Aug. 26, assessing the impact of the Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s energy system and its potential effect on uninterrupted power supply over the next two months remains difficult.

26 August 2024, 04:08 PM

Moldova faces power disruptions following Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

Moldova experiences disruptions in its power grid caused by Russia's morning missile attack on Ukraine, Moldova’s state enterprise Moldelectrica reported on Aug. 26.

26 August 2024, 02:12 PM

Russia strikes energy facilities in Sumy Oblast overnight, cutting power to more than 70 settlements

The Russian army launched a missile strike on energy facilities in the Hlukhiv community of Sumy Oblast on the night of Aug. 20, according to the Sumy Oblast Military Administration.

20 August 2024, 10:38 AM

Former Kharkiv power grid director detained on $300,000 embezzlement charges

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has detained two individuals suspected of embezzling UAH 12.5 million ($303,000) from Kharkivoblenergo (Kharkiv regional power grid operator), NABU reported on Aug. 14.

14 August 2024, 11:34 PM

Ukraine preps for winter with eased energy import rules

The Ukrainian government has lifted unnecessary restrictions on importing energy equipment as part of its preparation for the upcoming winter, according to a press release on Aug. 9, quoting Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

12 August 2024, 11:10 AM

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

Energy situation may remain stable for next few months, but winter challenges still require preparation, expert says

The next few months can be quite comfortable for the Ukrainian energy system under certain conditions, Energy Research Center director Oleksandr Kharchenko told in an interview with Radio NV.

1 August 2024, 02:22 PM

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