The Federal Government of Germany has announced a contribution of EUR 30 million within the framework of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership for the purchase of equipment to restore Ukraine’s energy infrastructure damaged by russian shelling. The corresponding funds will be allocated to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, established by the Energy Community Secretariat. “pootin wants…
On December 14, the Lithuanian government approved electricity and natural gas price subsidies for household consumers in the first half of 2023. The scheme provides for covering up to 28.5 euro cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity and 99 cents per cubic meter of gas, up from 9 cents and 54 cents, respectively. The threshold…
The French Development Agency (AFD) will support the energy sector in the Republic of Moldova in the coming years, French Ambassador to Chisinau Graham Paul has said. According to the official, until the end of the year, AFD will grant the country 60 million euros as a public policy loan in support of the strategic…
Until 2030, a quarter of Lithuania’s electricity consumption should be generated by a wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Scientists are carrying out studies on how the park would affect the environment. Lithuania’s first offshore wind farm with a capacity of 700 megawatts will be built in Palanga, 30 kilometres off the coast. “The plan…
Over one and a half months, Russia has been attacking Ukraine’s energy system with thousands of missiles and drones eight times but failed to destroy it. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a nationwide telethon. “At the first attempt, Russia failed to plunge Ukraine into blackout, although they expected…
Towns and cities in Lithuania are looking for ways to save even more electricity. Some have switched off lamps in parks and squares, while others are limiting how long drivers can charge their electric cars. Klaipeda is starting its second round of savings: after midnight, many cycling lanes will remain dark for five hours. Every…
Russia’s recent drone attack on energy infrastructure in the Odesa region has not only left millions of Ukrainians without electricity but also destroyed important power equipment. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko at a meeting of the G7+ Energy Coordination Group. The Energy Coordination Group includes the representatives of the…