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Ukraine
Ukrenegro’s Supervisory Appoints Long-Time Employee as Acting CEO
Oleksii Brekht will now lead the company after previous CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi was fired ostensibly for poor preparation of energy infrastructure defenses.
Sept. 13, 2024
Energy
How EBRD Will Finance Ukraine’s Decentralized Energy Production
After Ukrainian banks agreed they should find all possible ways to finance energy facilities construction, the market received a new tool – guarantees for the loans from EBRD.
Sept. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Protecting Energy Sites Against Russian Attacks: PM
Moscow has pounded Ukraine's energy network throughout the two-and-a-half year war, destroying swathes of the country's infrastructure and causing severe power shortages and blackouts.
Sept. 10, 2024
Energy
OPINION: Russia’s ‘Suicide by Energy’
Putin thought he could hold Europe hostage with the might of Russia’s energy sector. As it turns out, Europe may be in a position to dig Moscow’s economic grave.
Sept. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Responsibility for This Is Entirely Personal’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 10
Sweden pledges $443M in aid; Foreign Ministry calls out Slovakian leader for claims of ‘Nazis’ in AFU; Some 900 destroyed medical centers have been rebuilt; Zelensky prioritizes power plant defense.
Sept. 10, 2024
Ukraine
12 Hours of Power Daily in Ukraine’s Best Winter Scenario – Energy Experts
An energy expert said Russia’s attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure means that Ukraine would have 12 hours of power in the upcoming winter in the best-case scenario, or four hours in the worst.
Sept. 6, 2024
Energy
Sacking of Ukrenergo CEO Sparks Controversy in Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Fired ostensibly for poor preparation of energy infrastructure defenses, the Ukrenergo CEO rebuts the accusations and has the support of Ukrainian lawmakers and international institutions.
Sept. 4, 2024
Energy
Kyiv Drones Force Shutdown of Moscow Oil Refinery Euro+ Unit
Gazprom Neft’s Moscow Oil Refinery halted its key Euro+ crude oil processing unit after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s capital region that also targeted the electrical grid.
Sept. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Heavy Blow to the ICC’s Legitimacy’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 3
Drone attacks force Moscow refinery to halt operations; One killed as missiles explode in Dnipro, Kharkiv; Putin and Kim trade animals for artillery; No arrests for Russian delegation in Mongolia
Sept. 3, 2024
Energy
OPINION: We Did It Then, We Will Do It Now
20 years ago both the Khmelnitsky and Rivne Nuclear Power Plants saw extensive development of their capability to support Ukraine’s energy requirements.
Aug. 29, 2024
Energy
Drones Hit Russian Oil Facility 1500 km From Border in First-Ever Kirov Region Attack
Drones attacked an oil storage facility in the Kirov region of Russia, 1500 km from the Ukrainian border. This is the first drone attack in this region.
Aug. 29, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Introduces Extensive Blackouts After Monday’s Power Grid Strike
Though repair work is ongoing, a former official said heavy restrictions could extend well into next week even if there are no fresh strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Aug. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Used Cluster Munitions in Monday’s Power Grid Strike, Says Ukraine
Russia’s latest massive attack on Ukraine has led to widespread blackouts once again, with Kyiv claiming that repair work can only commence after demining due to the use of cluster munitions.
Aug. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘It Was Very Scary, To Be Honest’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 27
Putin’s strikes kill at least six nationwide, target power in Kyiv; Russian drone circles Polish skies, disappears; Kremlin team arrives in Pyongyang; AFU attempts another attack on Engels Air Base
Aug. 27, 2024
Energy
Ukrenergo Announces Partial Completion of Anti-Drone Structures to Protect Substations
Ukraine’s energy transmission operator said structures to help protect against Russian drone strikes have been completed at numerous substations with foreign financial aid.
Aug. 19, 2024
Energy
Blackout Resumptions Possible Next Week
A renewed heat wave expected next week would likely overload Ukraine’s energy system and lead to the resumption of rolling blackouts, officials and energy operators said.
Aug. 16, 2024