heating season
Energy situation in winter: former Ukrenergo head Kudrytskyi assesses risks to the system
The upcoming winter in Ukraine will be difficult due to the loss of over 800 MW of generation over the past year and the threat of new Russian attacks. However, a total collapse of the energy system is unlikely.
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Ministry of Development estimates housing and infrastructure readiness for winter at nearly 60%
As of August 1, Ukraine has prepared over 83.5 thousand residential buildings for the heating season, reaching nearly 60% of the planned target. This was reported by the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development.
Suspension of Chervonohrad Enrichment Factory Threatens Mines in Lviv Region
For eight months, the Chervonohrad coal enrichment factory has remained idle due to legal proceedings and management issues. This causes a decline in state-owned mines of the Lviv-Volyn basin and creates risks for the heating season.
Quote of the day: It was a terrible winter for us. We don’t want to go through the same winter. And Russia should know that we had a terrible winter, and it won’t be easy for them either.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, June 16, 2026
Shmyhal said how much gas is needed for the next heating season
According to the basic scenario, at the beginning of the heating season 2026/27 it is planned to accumulate 14.6 billion cubic meters in underground gas storage facilities. m of gas. This was announced by Minister
Preparing for winter: communities will be connected to 100 MW of capacity
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for the launch of cogeneration plants before the heating season. In Ukraine, cogeneration plants with a total electrical capacity of almost 100 MW are planned to be connected
