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Power cuts across Ukraine will be more severe next week, Ukrenergo says

Next week, the generation shortage in Ukraine's energy system will become significantly more challenging, national power grid operator Ukrenergo warned on June 14.

14 June 2024, 11:29 PM

Ukraine to rearrange power grid connections to level out power cuts

The current structure of Ukraine’s power lines will soon be revised, with household consumers being disconnected from lines that sustain critical infrastructure facilities, the government announced on June 14.

14 June 2024, 08:15 PM

Kyiv invests $25 million in 15 mini-THP plants

Kyivteploenergo will purchase 15 cogeneration units with a total capacity of more than 60 MW, following an auction held in the Prozorro system on June 10.

13 June 2024, 05:35 PM

Ukrainians may face 20 hour long power outages a day in winter

In worst-case scenario, Ukrainians may spend up to 20 hours a day without electricity and heat next winter, Ukrainian electricity company DTEK reported on June 12.

13 June 2024, 11:28 AM

Former advisor critiques Ukraine's costly nuclear expansion plans

Lana Zerkal, former advisor to the Minister of Energy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, expressed concerns over the feasibility of constructing multiple nuclear power units in Ukraine, in an interview with Radio NV on June 11.

13 June 2024, 10:50 AM

DTEK to spend $96 million on power plant repairs

Ukraine’s largest privately held power utility company DTEK Energy plans to invest UAH 3.9 billion ($96.3 million) in repairing its generation facilities destroyed by Russian attacks in 2024, DTEK CEO Ildar Saleev said in a Facebook post on June 12.

13 June 2024, 12:53 AM

Ukraine needs electricity market liberalization to boost generation – Naftogaz chairman

To stimulate business and develop production capacities, Ukrainian energy market needs to be liberalized where possible, said Oleksiy Chernyshov, Chairman of Naftogaz of Ukraine, in a speech at the International Conference on Restoration of Ukraine in Berlin, state news agency Ukrinform reported on July 12.

12 June 2024, 12:36 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

Traffic reopens on DniproHES dam in Zaporizhzhya after Russian attack

"We have just reopened traffic along the Dnipro hydroelectric dam only four days after the enemy strike; those involved in the restoration have done incredible things," wrote local governor Ivan Fedorov on Telegram on June 5.

5 June 2024, 06:55 PM

Extensive damage to Ukraine's power grid forces years of energy savings - Ukraine's PM Shmyhal

Consequences of Russian attacks on the energy sector are long-term, savings will be part of our everyday life in the coming years save at all levels: from enterprises to individual houses and apartments, said Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 4.

4 June 2024, 03:45 PM

Larger electricity deficit expected in Kyiv on June 4

Restrictions on power supply in Ukraine’s capital are projected to be 26% tighter on June 4 compared to June 3, Yasno (Consumer-facing branch of DTEK power utility company) CEO Serhiy Kovalenko announced.

3 June 2024, 11:52 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

Household electricity prices to rise by up to 80%

The Ukrainian government plans to raise electricity rates by 80% for household consumers who use more than 100 kWh per month starting June 1, Forbes Ukraine reported on May 29, citing an advisor to one of the government officials.

29 May 2024, 09:51 PM

Cloudy weather ensures round-the-clock rolling blackouts on May 24

As overcast weather continues to limit solar generation, rolling blackout schedules will remain in effect across Ukraine on May 24, power grid operator Ukrenergo announced on May 23.

23 May 2024, 09:01 PM

US sends equipment to restore Kharkiv's power grid

The United States has provided energy equipment to Ukraine for the restoration of Kharkiv's power grid, which was damaged by Russian attacks, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said on X on May 21.

21 May 2024, 06:35 PM

Austria to help fund repairs on Ukraine’s power grid

Austria's Energy Ministry will allocate EUR 5 million ($5.43 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, Austrian newspaper Der Standard reported on May 20.

20 May 2024, 09:29 PM

Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to conserve electricity

Due to a protracted supply deficit in Ukraine’s power grid, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the population to moderate their use of household appliances.

18 May 2024, 02:03 AM

How will Ukraine’s power supply fare this year — analysis

Ukraine’s national power grid operator Ukrenergo on May 14 announced emergency outages across all regions of Ukraine due to a significant generation shortage caused by colder weather amid Russian attacks on energy facilities.

16 May 2024, 11:23 PM

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