Energy Support Fund Ready to Redistribute Over €195 Million for Urgent Needs - Shmyhal
The Energy Support Fund of Ukraine is prepared to redistribute more than €195 million towards urgent needs, as announced by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal. This announcement was made via Telegram following a conversation between Shmyhal and Artur Lorkovsky, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, where key priorities for Ukraine's heating season preparations were discussed.
The Energy Support Fund of Ukraine is poised to redistribute over €195 million to address urgent needs, according to Denys Shmyhal, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy. This information was shared on Telegram after Shmyhal's discussion with Artur Lorkovsky, the Director of the Energy Community Secretariat, where they focused on the essential priorities for preparing Ukraine for the upcoming heating season.
Shmyhal emphasized the necessity for all critical equipment for energy workers to be in Ukraine and operational by the end of October. He stated, "Currently, the fund is ready to redistribute over €195 million of donor funds for urgent needs. Our teams are already compiling a list of immediate requests. Energy equipment worth over €200 million is already on its way to Ukraine and is expected to arrive before the heating season begins. We are grateful to our partners for this assistance," he noted.
Additionally, Shmyhal revealed that additional mechanisms for direct or urgent procurement within the Energy Support Fund are being developed. This indicates the government's proactive measures to ensure energy stability in the country, especially with the heating season approaching.
The minister also highlighted that with the fund's assistance, 15 projects have already been financed, totaling €225.1 million. As a result of these efforts, Ukraine has already commissioned an additional 223.9 MW of capacity, with another 303.7 MW at various stages of readiness. This demonstrates that the fund is actively working to improve the country's energy infrastructure.
It is noteworthy that in March 2026, the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine received €3.2 million, bringing the total contributions to date to €1.854 billion. Through the fund's mechanism, contracts were signed in March for the supply of critically necessary equipment amounting to approximately €41.7 million, underscoring the importance of international support in this area.
Thus, the active actions of the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine, along with collaboration with international partners, are facilitating the country's preparation for the winter period, which is particularly crucial amid the current energy crisis.
Photo: Denys Shmyhal / Telegram
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