Netherlands to contribute EUR 65 million to Energy Support Fund for Ukraine
The Netherlands will make a contribution to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine in the amount of 65 million euros, which will be used for the repair campaign.
This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to the Ministry of Energy.
As noted, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine Roman Andarak discussed with the Special Representative of the Government of the Netherlands, Erika Scholten, the issue of further support for the Ukrainian energy sector. During the online meeting, he thanked the Netherlands for the recent decision to make a contribution to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine in the amount of 65 million euros.
"This is a significant support for us, and it will be an important contribution to the repair campaign that is already underway in preparation for the next heating season. With these funds, we will be able to partially cover our immediate needs. Stable energy supply is a prerequisite for the functioning of the economy, critical infrastructure, social and other spheres of life in Ukraine. We are sincerely grateful for this assistance," the Deputy Minister said.
In turn, Scholten emphasized that energy will remain one of the main priorities for her country in providing further support to Ukraine.
It is noted that the interlocutors also discussed the needs of the Ukrainian fuel and energy sector for equipment, in particular for the gas production industry, which has recently been subject to regular Russian attacks. The parties agreed to explore further the possibilities of cooperation in this area.
The Ministry of Energy also reminded that since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has received 211 shipments of energy equipment from the Netherlands weighing almost 3,000 tons, including transformers, generators, a mobile gas power plant, cable, overhead line fittings and other equipment necessary for repair and restoration work.
