Energy

Monday, November 7

The G7 has created an Energy Ramstein group to assist Ukraine with its infrastructure restoration.

The G7 has created an Energy Ramstein group to assist Ukraine with its infrastructure restoration. This provision is contained in a statement from the G7 foreign ministers following their two-day meeting in Münster (Germany). “Today, we are creating a coordination mechanism within the G7 that...

The Zaporizhzhia NPP is reconnected to Ukraine’s power grid.

The Zaporizhzhia NPP is reconnected to Ukraine’s power grid. External power has been restored to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant two days after it lost all access to off-site electricity due to shelling, said the IAEA Director Rafael Grossi. In a st...

Energoatom will urgently analyze the risks of operating the Zaporizhzhya NPP in the event of an accident at the Kakhovskaya HPP.

Energoatom will urgently analyze the risks of operating the Zaporizhzhya NPP in the event of an accident at the Kakhovskaya HPP. The State Inspection of Nuclear Regulation instructed Energoatom to urgently analyze the safety risks of operating the the Zaporizhzhya NPP’s power units in the event of a drop in the Kakhov res...

The Ukrainian capital is preparing for a complete blackout.

The Ukrainian capital is preparing for a complete blackout. The authorities of Kyiv are doing everything to prevent a total blackout. But such a scenario is still possible, and various options are being calculated, said the mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko. Ac...

Friday, November 4

Ukrgazvydobuvannya has resumed drilling in the de-occupied territories.

Ukrgazvydobuvannya has resumed drilling in the de-occupied territories. The state-owned company Ukrgazvydobuvannya regained control over the drilling rigs in territories that had been occupied for about seven months. The company emphasized that most of them have already r...

Ukrenergo is looking for EBRD financing for urgent repairs.

Ukrenergo is looking for EBRD financing for urgent repairs. Ukrenergo, the Ukrainian grid operator, has asked the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to provide financing for emergency repairs of equipment damaged by Russian air strikes ove...

The IAEA state that Ukraine is not preparing a dirty bomb.

The IAEA state that Ukraine is not preparing a dirty bomb. Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency completed their inspection, requested by Ukraine, at its nuclear facilities. The agency noted that the IAEA found no signs of military nuclear activ...

The occupiers de-energized the Zaporizhzhia NPP and will try to connect it to occupied Crimea and Donbas.

The occupiers de-energized the Zaporizhzhia NPP and will try to connect it to occupied Crimea and Donbas. On November 2, due to Russian shelling, the last two high-voltage transmission lines from the ZNPP to the Ukrainian power system were damaged. The company noted that as of November 3, the power supply...

Thursday, November 3

The European Commission will allocate €25.5M for repairing energy infrastructure damage.

The European Commission will allocate €25.5M for repairing energy infrastructure damage. At the International Energy Council meeting, the EC announced the provision of €25.5M to Ukraine to immediately respond to Russian energy terrorism. A high-level International Energy Advisory Council ...

Ukraine is asking for an electrical import limit increase from the EU.

Ukraine is asking for an electrical import limit increase from the EU. Ukraine would like the opportunity to import a significant amount of electricity from the EU in the amount of 1,000-1,500 MW. Due to Russian damage to the energy infrastructure, Ukraine needs to impor...

Nord Stream’s operator reported “man-made craters” in the damaged areas.

Nord Stream’s operator reported “man-made craters” in the damaged areas. As of 2 November 2022, Nord Stream AG has completed initial data gathering at the location of the pipeline damage on Line 1 in the Swedish exclusive economic zone. According to preliminary results fr...

Wednesday, November 2

Poland has started importing gas from Norway through the Baltic Pipe.

Poland has started importing gas from Norway through the Baltic Pipe. In Denmark, on November 1, the gas receiving terminal of the Baltic Pipe pipeline was launched in the city of Nybru, the Energinet reported. This means that Poland could import gas from Norway in tran...

Ukraine and Slovakia extended the agreement on increased gas import capacities.

Ukraine and Slovakia extended the agreement on increased gas import capacities. The GTS Operator of Ukraine and the Slovak operator Eustream a.s. agreed on the extension of the increased guaranteed capacity of 42 million cubic meters of gas at the Budintse point until March 31, 2...

The EU has assured Ukraine that it is ready to supply electricity.

The EU has assured Ukraine that it is ready to supply electricity. If the Russians continue to damage Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and the country faces an acute electricity shortage, the EU is prepared to help provide electricity, said the European Commissi...

Tuesday, November 1

On Monday, Russian forces launched more than 50 cruise missiles against Ukraine.

On Monday, Russian forces launched more than 50 cruise missiles against Ukraine. Russian forces launched over 50 cruise missiles against Ukraine, and 44 were intercepted, Ukraine’s air force said. More than 50 X-101/X-555 cruise missiles were launched from Tu-95/Tu-160 strategic ...

Ukraine will receive 954 pieces of energy equipment.

Ukraine will receive 954 pieces of energy equipment. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has updated the list of Ukraine’s needs within the European Civil Protection Mechanism framework and the NATO Crisis Response Center with regard to the...

Monday, October 31

The state of the power system during winter will impact the country’s GDP.

The state of the power system during winter will impact the country’s GDP. In the winter, economic activity will be further limited by damage to the energy infrastructure and a forced reduction in electricity consumption due to Russian missile attacks and the disconnection o...

The occupiers forced approximately 100 Zaporizhzhya NPP workers to sign contracts with Rosatom.

The occupiers forced approximately 100 Zaporizhzhya NPP workers to sign contracts with Rosatom. Of the 6,700 workers who remained working at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP, only about a hundred signed contracts with the illegal Ekpluatiruyushchya organization Zaporizhskaya AES company, cr...

Georgia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Romania will supply electricity to the EU.

Georgia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Romania will supply electricity to the EU. Representatives of Georgia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Romania are planning to reach an agreement on the supply of electricity to the EU, said the head of the Ministry of Economy of Georgia, Levan Davit...

Friday, October 28

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is destroyed and most likely will never be used.

The Nord Stream 2 pipeline is destroyed and most likely will never be used. The German government believes that the damage to the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline makes its operation impossible, reported DW. “The act of sabotage with powerful explosions likely had negative c...

Russian energy exports will never return to pre-war levels.

Russian energy exports will never return to pre-war levels. The war in Ukraine and the global energy crisis will be a turning point for the global energy market. According to an IEA survey, Russian energy exports will never return to the levels of 2021 and, b...

Kyiv’s electricity deficit may reach 30%.

Kyiv’s electricity deficit may reach 30%. As a result of the Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the electricity shortage in Kyiv may amount to 30% of need, so the outages will be longer and affect a much larger number o...

Ukraine will not be able to export electricity until March.

Ukraine will not be able to export electricity until March. Ukraine will resume electricity exports no earlier than March, according to a forecast voiced by the head of the Verkhovna Rada’s Energy Committee, Andrii Gerus. The parliamentarian added that t...

Thursday, October 27

Ukraine begins testing the import of electricity from Slovakia.

Ukraine begins testing the import of electricity from Slovakia. D.Trading, Energy Resource of Ukraine (ERU), and Energy Company of Ukraine (ECU) have started to explore the possibility of importing electricity after electricity exports were stopped due to Russian ...

The EU collected €30.5M for urgent restoration of Ukraine’s energy sector.

The EU collected €30.5M for urgent restoration of Ukraine’s energy sector. European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson called on the governments and private companies of the EU to donate more money for equipment for Ukraine’s energy sector. “The latest missile ...

Ukraine seeks to join in the purchase of EU gas to place off-season stocks in Ukrainian storage facilities.

Ukraine seeks to join in the purchase of EU gas to place off-season stocks in Ukrainian storage facilities. To increase the use of Ukraine’s gas infrastructure and strengthen cooperation with the European market, Ukraine should be allowed to participate in the joint purchase of gas for the placement o...

Ukraine has doubled its gas intake from the EU.

Ukraine has doubled its gas intake from the EU. Ukraine’s gas transportation system continues to increase its natural gas intake from Europe with further pumping into its underground storage facilities, as countries take advantage of lower ga...

European countries have accumulated more gas than they need.

European countries have accumulated more gas than they need. This has occurred due to a sharp increase in the import of liquefied gas, warm weather, and a significant drop in gas prices, writes Bloomberg. However, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe, Europe&...

Wednesday, October 26

Russia is preparing an act of nuclear terrorism.

Russia is preparing an act of nuclear terrorism. The Russian Federation’s military is conducting unauthorized construction work at the Zaporizhzhya NPP’s dry-spent nuclear fuel storage facility, which they currently occupy. This may indicate t...

Ukrainian industry is temporarily left without electricity.

Ukrainian industry is temporarily left without electricity. Ukrenergo’s dispatch center has been forced to apply electricity consumption and capacity limitation schedules for industrial consumers in all regions of Ukraine. This is necessary to stabilize the po...

The IEA predicts the first global energy crisis in 2023.

The IEA predicts the first global energy crisis in 2023. The world is currently experiencing the first truly global energy crisis, according to the director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol. Speaking at the opening of the Singapore Inte...

Finland has reported new underwater explosions near Nord Stream.

Finland has reported new underwater explosions near Nord Stream. The Seismological Institute of the University of Helsinki recorded recent underwater blasts at the bottom of the Gulf of Finland on October 20 and 21, with the magnitude ranging from 1.4 to 2. Seismol...

In one month, Russia has attacked Ukrainian energy facilities more than 50 times.

In one month, Russia has attacked Ukrainian energy facilities more than 50 times. In October, the Prosecutor General’s Office reported that Russia carried out 51 targeted strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, one and a half times more than during the previous seven months o...

The EU depends not only on Russian oil and gas but also on uranium.

The EU depends not only on Russian oil and gas but also on uranium. Russia earns €450M annually in Europe from selling uranium and fuel elements for nuclear power plants. This dependence is a land mine for many countries because uranium could become Putin’s next...

Tuesday, October 25

The EU has declared readiness for the winter without Russian gas.

The EU has declared readiness for the winter without Russian gas. Europe is ready for a winter without Russian gas, Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said. Simson noted that the EU is prepared for winter, even if Russia stops supplying gas. According to the commissio...

The potential consequences of the Kakhovskaya HPP’s destruction.

The potential consequences of the Kakhovskaya HPP’s destruction. If Russian troops blow up the Kakhovka Dam, the Ukrainian counteroffensive would only be delayed for a short time. However, the North Crimea Canal and the Zaporizhzhya NPP would not be able to functio...

Monday, October 24

Russia has disabled half of Ukraine’s heat-generation capacity.

Russia has disabled half of Ukraine’s heat-generation capacity. At least half of Ukraine’s heat generation has been hit by Russian strikes since October 10 and the amount of damage is estimated in the billions of dollars, said Energy Minister Herman Galushch...

France, Spain, and Portugal agree to build a new pipeline.

France, Spain, and Portugal agree to build a new pipeline. France, Spain, and Portugal have decided to create a green energy corridor that will replace the MidCat main gas pipeline project, according to a statement issued following a meeting between French Pr...

Ukraine calls on the UN and the EU to send observers to the Kakhovka HPP.

Ukraine calls on the UN and the EU to send observers to the Kakhovka HPP. Ukraine has called on the UN, the European Union, and other organizations to organize an international monitoring mission to the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in the occupied portion of the Khers...

Friday, October 21

Scholz confirms the failure of Putin’s gas blackmail.

Scholz confirms the failure of Putin’s gas blackmail. Germany has rid itself of dependence on Russian energy sources, and Vladimir Putin’s bet on gas blackmail did not work, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said during a speech in the Bundestag. Accor...

Ukraine’s energy sector will be reoriented to renewable energy sources.

Ukraine’s energy sector will be reoriented to renewable energy sources. The post-war recovery and development of the energy sector must first be fast and sustainable, focusing on innovative technologies and green energy, Deputy Minister of Energy Yaroslav Demchenkov said....

Thursday, October 20

The government expands the law on investment in energy efficiency and hot water supply.

The government expands the law on investment in energy efficiency and hot water supply. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the draft law proposes to give preferences to these projects, increasing the threshold from €12M to €20M. This will allow not only large, but also medium ent...

The EU has already replaced two-thirds of its imported gas from the Russian Federation.

The EU has already replaced two-thirds of its imported gas from the Russian Federation. The EU is ridding itself of its dependence on Russian gas faster than expected. In just eight months, European countries have found replacement options for two-thirds of the gas previously imported fr...

State gas producer Ukrgazvydobuvannya set a record for drilling new wells.

State gas producer Ukrgazvydobuvannya set a record for drilling new wells. In September 2022, the drilling volume of new wells of the Ukrgazvydobuvannya’s drilling division, Ukrburgaz, reached a record high of 30,222 m. In September, drillers also set a record for daily pene...

Wednesday, October 19

Highlights of the 13th European-Ukrainian Energy Day in Vienna.

Highlights of the 13th European-Ukrainian Energy Day in Vienna. On October 14, the 13th Energy Day of the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency (EUEA) was held in Vienna with the participation of leading experts from the EIB, the EBRD, the Secretariat of the Energy Com...

The mass media reported on German investigators’ confidence that the Russians blew up the Nord Stream pipelines.

The mass media reported on German investigators’ confidence that the Russians blew up the Nord Stream pipelines. German investigators established that the explosions at the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines resulted from sabotage. The WSJ reported that officials familiar with the investigation said it ...

Tuesday, October 18

The Russian Federation is hunting energy facilities in Ukraine particularly.

The Russian Federation is hunting energy facilities in Ukraine particularly. Russia is hunting for operational and technological management objects of Ukraine’s energy system, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Yevgeny Yenin said. According to the minister, it is not only abo...

EU has reduced its Russian gas consumption by 500%.

EU has reduced its Russian gas consumption by 500%. According to September’s results, Russian gas consumption decreased from more than 40% to 8% of total consumption and continues to fall, said Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Researc...

Ukraine is rapidly increasing gas imports from the EU.

Ukraine is rapidly increasing gas imports from the EU. Since October 15, Ukraine has tripled its import of natural gas from Europe against the backdrop of lower gas prices. According to operational data from the Operator of the GTS of Ukraine, on October ...

Monday, October 17

Experts have discussed Ukraine and the EU’s energy future in Vienna.

Experts have discussed Ukraine and the EU’s energy future in Vienna. On October 14, Vienna hosted the 13th European-Ukrainian Energy Day, an annual conference organized by the European-Ukrainian Energy Agency (EUEA). The theme of this year’s event was New energy...

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