Ukraine needs out-of-the-box solutions to achieve climate goals – expert’s opinion
Amid the full-scale war, Ukraine has to seek non-standard solutions and technologies, and develop in bursts in order to achieve climate goals until 2030.
Economy
Fortification works in Odesa region 99% complete – PM Shmyhal
The state has allocated nearly UAH 2.7 billion for fortification works in Odesa region, with 99% of the planned work completed to date.
PM Shmyhal inspects energy facilities in Odesa region
As part of his working visit to Odesa region, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the operation of various energy facilities, including a thermal power generation site.
Vinnytsia region produces 188,000 t of sugar as of Nov 8
The Vinnytsia region’s sugar refineries have already produced 188,000 tonnes of sugar.
NBU predicts utility tariffs will remain unchanged in 2025
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) expects the current tariffs for natural gas, heating and hot water supply not to be revised next year.
All available funds to support Ukraine will be used before end of Biden's presidential term – Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense has stated that all remaining funds for programmes to support Ukraine will be used before the end of Joe Biden's presidential term.
World Bank announces USD 750M support package for Ukraine – PM
The World Bank has announced a new support package for Ukraine amounting to USD 750 million.
Ukraine can become key to solving EU’s economic challenges - Vice PM
Ukraine is able to provide significant added value to the economy of the European Union and help it solve the key challenges laid down in the report drawn by the former President of the European Central Bank and former Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi.
Ukraine planning to enhance cooperation with EIB – President’s Office
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Mudra met with the newly appointed Head of the European Investment Bank’s Regional Hub for Eastern Europe Kristina Mikulova.
Finance Ministry, GLOBSEC discuss prospects for Ukraine's economic recovery
Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko and Deputy Finance Minister Oleksandr Kava have met with John Barter, Senior Vice President at the security and development think tank GLOBSEC, to discuss prospects for Ukraine's economic recovery.
Ukraine’s electricity imports cut by 58% in Oct 2024 – DiXi Group
Last month Ukraine’s electricity imports reduced by 58% to 181.8 thousand megawatt-hours compared to September 2024. Meanwhile, the export of electricity increased by 88 times to 60.7 thousand megawatt-hours.
07 November 2024
Naftogaz steadily increasing gas production – CEO Chernyshov
Naftogaz Group’s companies have been steadily increasing natural gas production volumes for two years in a row to fully meet the needs of Ukrainians, and are planning to further develop the gas production sector.
Navy spox comments on operation of Ukraine’s maritime corridor, enemy activity at sea
Ukraine’s maritime corridor continues to operate as scheduled. Currently, the enemy does not use missile weapons against the Odesa region’s port infrastructure.
Zelensky: Every operating enterprise is investment in Ukraine's future
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the economic element will be a key element of an internal Plan for Strengthening Ukraine.
Zhytomyr, Rivne regions partially blacked out after drone attack - grid operator
Zhytomyr and Rivne regions of Ukraine were partially left without electricity as a result of the Russian strile targeting an energy infrastructure facility.
Ukrenergo suspends payments on green bonds
From November 9, 2024, Ukrenergo National Power Company will suspend payments under its outstanding green notes.
06 November 2024
Ukrgasvydobuvannya’s rent payments exceed UAH 18B over 10 months
In January-October 2024, Ukrgasvydobuvannya JSC transferred UAH 18.04 billion in rent payments to the consolidated budget.
Naftogaz transfers UPS units to vulnerable categories of Ukrainians
In cooperation with Charitable Foundation ‘Energy of Victory of Ukraine’ [Enerhiia Peremohy Ukrainy] and Dobrobat Non-Governmental Organization, Naftogaz Group has transferred 4,000 charging stations ensuring the autonomous operation of household gas boilers to the vulnerable categories of Ukrainians.
Ukraine exempts mobile network operators from forced blackouts
The Cabinet of Ministers included technical facilities operated by telecommunication companies in the list of critical sites that are not subject to compulsory blackout schedules.
State Property Fund announces repeated auction for Zaporizhzhia Industrial Aluminium Plant
The Ukrainian State Property Fund has scheduled a repeated auction for November 7, 2024 to sell the state-owned block of shares in the amount of 97.5458% in the authorized capital of Zaporizhzhia Industrial Aluminium Plant JSC.
State budget’s general fund gets UAH 1.67T in Jan-Oct 2024 – Finance Ministry
In January-October 2024, the general fund of Ukraine's state budget received UAH 1,671.0 billion.
05 November 2024
Heating season begins across Ukraine, except in Kherson region due to warm weather – PM Shmyhal
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on November 5 that the heating season has begun in all regions of Ukraine, with the exception of Kherson, where warmer weather persists.
Energy Community praises law on coupling of energy markets of Ukraine, EU
The draft bill on the coupling of the energy markets of Ukraine and the European Union, which had been registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, is a positive development. With its adoption, Ukraine can complete the transposition process related to the electricity integration package.
Proceeds from frozen Russian assets already being used to restore Ukraine’s energy system – Lorkowski
A portion of funds which has been recently allocated by the European Union for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund comes from the proceeds from frozen Russian assets, and this approach provides a practical means of holding Russia accountable for the damages it has caused in Ukraine.
Energy Community sees not extending gas transit contract with Russia as Ukraine’s sovereign decision – Lorkowski
The Energy Community Secretariat will support any decision made by Ukraine with regard to Russian gas transit through its territory.
Artur Lorkowski, Secretariat Director of the Energy Community
Ukraine’s electricity market is experiencing an accelerated integration into the EU’s market
Ukraine exports 40.6 thousand t of honey to EU countries in H1 2024
In January-June 2024, Ukraine’s honey exports towards EU countries reached 40.6 thousand tonnes, totaling USD 70.7 million.
04 November 2024
Ukraine signs new agreements totaling almost $600M with World Bank
Under the new project “Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprise” (RISE), Ukraine has signed agreements with the World Bank worth almost $600 million.
Naftogaz Group announces competitive tenders worth more than UAH 66B in 2024
In 2024, Naftogaz Group’s companies announced competitive tenders worth more than UAH 66 billion. The total value of signed agreements came to UAH 41.5 billion.