Another batch of energy equipment for Ukraine, provided by Japan with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in the form of gas turbines, is an important contribution to the decentralisation of electricity generation.
This was emphasised by the Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko during a media briefing.
“This is primarily about decentralised generation. The turbines will add more than 200 MW to the power system. The corresponding generating capacity will be installed and distributed throughout Ukraine,” he said, adding that the implementation of this project was one of the stages of the Energy Strategy of Ukraine.
According to German Galushchenko, it is also important to deliver and install high-voltage autotransformers, which are expensive and large-sized equipment that russians have been targeting during massive attacks.
“Two have already been installed. Another seven have already been purchased, and later our Japanese partners will provide two more autotransformers to strengthen the reliability of electricity supply,” the minister said.
According to Christophoros Politis, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Ukraine, UNDP will continue to cooperate with the Ministry of Energy in 2024 to support Ukrainian energy sector companies whose facilities were damaged by russian attacks, as well as to purchase power equipment for decentralisation of generation. In addition, another important area of joint cooperation is the implementation of the green transition in the energy sector. (Government portal/Business World Magazine)