#Ukraine Energy

DTEK of Ahmetov: Four Winters of War, Energy Grid Restoration, and Record-Breaking Projects Amid Active Combat

Economy 09/16/2026, 09:04

Rinat Ahmetov's DTEK, over four winters of war, has been restoring the Ukrainian energy grid after Russian attacks and implementing new projects, including, according to the company, the largest power station built under conditions of active combat.

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Ukraine's balancing market is sinking in debt: experts link the crisis to non-payments by water utilities and state mines

Economy 09/16/2026, 00:56

Experts link the accumulation of debt on Ukraine's balancing market to non-payments by water utilities and state mines. In their assessment, a tariff review will only slow the growth of debt, while legislative measures are needed for a solution.

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When the River Stopped Cooling the Reactor: Summer 2026 Exposed the Climate Vulnerability of Nuclear Power

Economy 09/14/2026, 13:13

The summer of 2026 exposed the vulnerability of nuclear generation: drought and the shallowing of the Danube forced nuclear plants in Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria to reduce output. For Ukraine, where nuclear supplies over 60% of electricity, this is a direct climate risk.

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Koretsky: The upcoming winter is Ukraine's main challenge; the government is ready for the worst-case scenarios

Politics 09/12/2026, 19:41

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky named the upcoming winter Ukraine's main challenge and declared readiness for the worst-case scenarios, while experts point to a 650 million euro funding shortfall in the energy sector.

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ICC Ukraine Expert: Price Caps on Electricity Create an Artificial Shortage and Hurt Consumers

Economy 09/12/2026, 11:40

ICC Ukraine Vice President Oleksandr Trokhymets stated that price caps on electricity set by NRECU create an artificial shortage of supply during peak hours and ultimately harm consumers by blocking market pricing.

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Shmygal: Ukraine's energy sector will need at least $91 billion over the coming decades

Economy 09/12/2026, 07:41

Ukrainian Energy Minister Denis Shmygal assessed the energy sector's needs at a minimum of $91 billion over the coming decades. He gave this estimate during a dialogue with Canadian entrepreneurs, emphasizing a focus on private investment rather than aid.

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Energy workers restore power in Mykolaiv and Kherson within 90 minutes after Russian strike on infrastructure

Incidents 09/09/2026, 00:08

After a Russian strike on the energy sector, power was cut around 20:00 in Mykolaiv and Kherson. By 21:30, energy workers had completed the restoration and returned electricity to consumers in the two southern regions.

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A Vicious Cycle of Non-Payments: Debts on Ukraine's Balancing Market Reach 46 Billion UAH

Economy 09/07/2026, 19:46

The debt of balancing market participants to Ukrenergo has grown by 11 billion UAH since the beginning of 2025 and reached 46 billion UAH, while the operator's reverse debt is 32 billion UAH. Experts see a vicious cycle of non-payments.

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Kudritsky: Artificial price caps hinder Ukraine from fully importing electricity from Europe

Economy 09/06/2026, 18:13

Former head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudritsky stated that artificial price caps and manual regulation prevent Ukraine from fully importing electricity from Europe during hours of shortage, undermining investor confidence.

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Kyiv Oblast Received 33.6 Tons of Energy Equipment from Finland and Lithuania for Winter Preparation

Economy 09/04/2026, 08:11

Kyiv Oblast received 33.6 tons of energy equipment from Fingrid and Litgrid for winter preparation. Intelligence warns of the risk of new Russian strikes on the energy and gas transmission sectors during the heating season.

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Putin orders massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after SCO summit

Politics 09/02/2026, 02:38

Putin stated that Russian troops have been instructed to carry out massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in response to drone attacks on refineries. Kyiv, for its part, is preparing its power system for winter amid constant shelling.

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Six DTEK energy workers received state and departmental awards on Independence Day

Economy 08/31/2026, 20:31

On Independence Day, six DTEK energy workers received state and departmental awards for restoring war-damaged power grids and ensuring electricity in Ukraine's regions.

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Court Appoints New Sanation Manager for the Lviv Coal Company: the Decision Determines the Restart of the Chervonohrad Coking Plant Idle Since January

Economy 08/28/2026, 15:55

The Commercial Court of Lviv Oblast appointed Evgeny Sevastyanov as the sanation manager of JSC "Lviv Coal Company." The sanation plan must be ready by November 16, and the next hearing is on November 18. The decision determines the restart of the Chervonohrad CCP, which has been idle since January.

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“Investing in Ukraine is investing in Europe’s energy security”: DTEK outlines the benefits of energy integration with the EU

Economy 08/27/2026, 03:12

DTEK stated that Ukraine’s integration into the EU energy market strengthens Europe’s energy security, while Ukraine’s experience of operating under crisis conditions becomes a competitive advantage for the entire continent.

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Expensive electricity for metallurgy: the first auctions were won not by industry, but by traders

Economy 08/26/2026, 11:42

The first auctions for long-term electricity contracts in Ukraine were won not by industry, but by traders. Experts propose increasing lots to 20 MW, fixing the security deposit, and excluding speculators from the circle of buyers.

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Kernel Secures €100 Million from Denmark's EIFO for a 94.5 MW Wind Power Plant

Economy 08/26/2026, 03:11

The agricultural holding Kernel has signed a €100 million credit agreement with the Danish fund EIFO to build a 94.5 MW wind power plant in central Ukraine.

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“You can’t predict that tomorrow someone will wake up on the wrong side of the bed”: former head of Ukrenergo explains why price caps are killing investment in Ukraine’s power system

Economy 08/25/2026, 17:44

Former head of Ukrenergo Volodymyr Kudrytskyi stated that the unpredictable changes to price caps on the wholesale electricity market are scaring off investors and blocking the development of new generation in Ukraine.

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Kucherenko Urged the Government to Appoint Full-Fledged Heads of Energoatom and Naftogaz Before Winter

Politics 08/25/2026, 13:36

Deputy Chair of the Rada's energy committee, Oleksiy Kucherenko, urged the government to appoint full-fledged heads of key energy companies before the heating season. In his words, the responsible enterprises are still headed only by acting officials.

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