G7 countries to help Ukraine restore damaged power generation

Representatives of the G7+ Coordination Group agreed on sources of funding, options for redistributing existing resources, and finding affordable equipment to restore Ukraine's power generation.

According to Ukrinform, citing the Ministry of Reconstruction, this was discussed during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine, Minister of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov and the G7+ Coordination Group to support the energy sector of Ukraine.

"Representatives of the G7 countries noted that, given Russia's attacks on the Ukrainian energy system, it is critical to respond promptly to the situation. To this end, representatives of the G7+ Coordination Group chaired by Italy agreed to identify available and new sources of funding, options for redistributing existing resources, and an immediate search for available equipment to restore electricity generation," the statement said.

The need to engage private sector experts to advise on the repair and transition to distributed energy production solutions was also identified.

It is noted that during the meeting, the Ukrainian side presented a plan to modernize and protect generating capacities for consumers in preparation for the heating season.

"The G7+ Energy Coordination Group in Ukraine ensures real-time coordination of partners' actions to respond quickly to critical needs. We are extremely grateful for their tremendous support, especially now that we need effective and immediate assistance. I have focused our partners' attention on the need to restore heating and improve the security of our energy system... Preparing for the heating season in the current environment is a serious challenge for the whole country," Kubrakov said.

Author - Serhii Kolomiets, 23/04/2024