When electricity prices have reached several hundred euros per megawatt-hour (MWh) already, the Baltic States’ power plants – especially gas-fired plants – should be online as well, former Eesti Energia CEO and former Nord Pool Baltic and Russian region chief Hando Sutter has said. Commenting on the price of electricity, Sutter acknowledged that it was…
Naftogaz Group Board Chairman & CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov and Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico have discussed cooperation between Ukraine and Slovakia to strengthen the energy security of the two countries. The relevant statement was made by Naftogaz Group Board Chairman & CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov on Facebook. “I have had a meeting with…
There is no risk for the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) to breach. Power engineers continue to dismantle rubble following Russia’s August 26 attack. The relevant statement was made by Ukrhydroenergo PrJSC CEO Ihor Syrota. “Today, dismantling operations following the missile attack continue. We still cannot fully assess all the technical consequences, what we have…
A large-scale programme to exchange incandescent light bulbs for energy-saving lamps called “Together We Bring Light!” has been completed in Ukraine. More than 8 million Ukrainians have joined the programme, initiated at the end of 2022 by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and supported by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. They…
Ukraine remains committed to purchasing two Russian VVER-1000 nuclear reactors currently stored in Bulgaria, according to Ukrainian Minister of Energy German Galushchenko. The reactors are intended to expand the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant in western Ukraine. Despite significant opposition from lawmakers, including those from the ruling party, Ukraine plans to proceed with the acquisition. Critics…
The consequences of the Russian combined attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on August 26 will be clear once the inspection of the affected facilities is completed, but it is already obvious that energy companies will have to adjust the plan of preparation for the upcoming heating season. This was stated by the adviser to the…
Russians have again targeted Ukraine’s energy objects, trying to leave Ukrainians without electricity. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko on Facebook. “The enemy is again causing missile terror against the whole of Ukraine. The energy sector is under attack. The enemy does not give up on plans to leave Ukrainians…