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As Ukraine prepares for the 2026/2027 heating season, significant strides are being made despite ongoing challenges. The Netherlands has pledged EUR 178 million to aid preparations and provided essential gas turbines. President Zelenskyy identified certain regions and cities that need to expedite their winter readiness plans. Additionally, Ukraine plans to launch 1.5 GW of cogeneration capacity, with 400 MW supported by state enterprises. International collaborations, such as those with the EU and EBRD, continue to bolster Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while power outage schedules remain a temporary necessity until the end of the heating season. Ensuring uninterrupted heating across residential and social facilities remains a priority.
What regions in Ukraine are struggling with heating season readiness?
President Zelenskyy has identified several regions and cities in Ukraine that are behind schedule in their preparations for the heating season. This calls for urgent action to ensure adequate heating supply and infrastructure readiness to face potential challenges through winter months.
How is the Netherlands supporting Ukraine for the heating season?
The Netherlands is playing a crucial role in supporting Ukraine’s heating season preparations by providing EUR 178 million and transferring decommissioned gas turbines. This aid focuses on enhancing distributed generation capabilities and bolstering Ukraine’s energy resilience against potential disruptions.
What steps are being taken to improve Ukraine's energy infrastructure for winter?
Ukraine is actively working on launching 1.5 GW of cogeneration capacity to improve energy infrastructure before the next heating season. These efforts are supplemented by international cooperation and support aimed at strengthening the national power grid and enhancing distributed energy generation capabilities.
How is Ukraine addressing the risk of power outages during winter?
To address the risk of power outages during winter, Ukraine is maintaining power outage schedules until the heating season concludes. This measure is part of a comprehensive strategy to balance the energy supply and ensure stable heating across residential and social facilities, prioritizing continuity of service amidst possible challenges.
What international collaborations exist to assist Ukraine's heating season efforts?
International collaborations include Ukraine's integration into the EU's joint gas procurement program, significant funding and support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and enhanced partnerships with countries like France and the Netherlands. Such partnerships aim to bolster Ukraine's energy infrastructure and ensure a stable heating season.
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Kyiv’s utility provider suspends issuing heating bills over wrong rates, - Vice Prime Minister Rozenko Rozenko expects Kyivenerho PJSC to recalculate the utility cost and provide the citizens with correct heating bills in the near future. 69 180 216
Despite severe frost, Ukraine’s storage facilities have sufficient gas for rest of heating season, - Naftohaz Naftohaz-Ukrainy NJSC says that in spite of severe weather conditions, there is enough gas in the underground storage facilities for the current heating season. 56 448 259
Current heating season in Ukraine to be most difficult in decade, - Kyivenerho The heating season of winter 2016-2017 will be one of the most difficult in the past decade. 42 612 96
Ukraine’s gas consumption dropped by 16.5 billion cubic meters in five years Ukraine has cut its gas consumption during the cold seasons almost in half. However, it is still impossible to analyze the trends in consumption of gas by households. 39 900 307
Heating season should start as late as possible; it is impossible to get through winter on generators, - Filatov Due to the difficult situation in the energy sector, the heating season should start as late as possible, but simultaneously throughout Ukraine. 33 861 161 Previously in trend: Attacks on the energy sector
"Situation is disastrous. Society on verge of social breakdown," Smila mayor asks PM to help resolve lack of heat supply in city Oleksii Tsybko, the mayor of Smila city in the Cherkasy region, says that society is on the verge of a social breakdown because there is still no heating in the homes of local residents. 29 782 439
Cabinet does not support higher gas prices for public, - PM Hroisman Ukraine's government does not support the idea to increase gas price for the population. 24 289 167
Donetsk will be without heating in winter, Pushylin blames people for this. VIDEO In occupied Donetsk, people in one of the districts were informed that they would not have heating in winter: the boiler houses were closed. The head of the occupation "administration" of the occupied Donetsk region, Denis Pushilin, blamed "unaware citizens" who steal water from the heating system. 22 293 121
Bills for heating could be cut by UAH 300-400 in Dec thanks to taking market price into account - PM Bills for heat supply in December could be decreased by UAH 300-400 thanks to their adjustment in line with the market price of gas, Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksii Honcharuk has said. 15 290 256 Previously in trend: Rates for housing services and utilities
In winter, Russians will fire missiles at our power grid. We all need to survive it, - Zelensky Winter will be a challenge for Ukraine. Russia can aim its missiles at the country’s power grid. 10 803 60 Previously in trend: War
Breaks in Kharkiv heating system: maintenance teams restore heat supply to kindergartens, schools, hospitals,- Deputy Mayor Terekhov Kharkiv utility service providers have restored the heat supply to all educational and healthcare facilities as of the morning of Feb. 26 while the heating is expected to be delivered to the multi-apartment buildings within the day. 10 306 30
PM Hroisman threatens to initiate suspension of city mayors who failed to start heating season Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman considers irresponsible and unacceptable the actions of certain mayors of Ukrainian cities which still have issues with the heat supply. 9 737 215
Record high gas reserve in past four years amassed in Ukraine's storsge facilities, - Naftohaz Ukraine accumulated 17.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas in its underground storage facilities as of Oct. 30, 2018. 7 701 116
Cabinet of Ministers has not changed start date of heating season, it will begin as planned – Ministry of Energy False information about the start date of the heating season is actively circulating online. The government’s resolution on imposing special obligations (PSO) on the gas market, which mentions November 1, 2025, has nothing to do with the actual start of heating in residential buildings. 7 062 25 Previously in trend: heating season
There will be no heating season in Sloviansk - Mayor Liakh The management companies of Sloviansk carry out work on the conservation of heating systems in high-rise buildings in the city. 7 013 30 Previously in trend: War
Cabinet of Ministers has shortened heating season: it will begin on 1 November The government has changed the dates of the heating season in Ukraine. 6 117 90 Previously in trend: heating season
Shmyhal promises Ukrainians large-scale winter support program: what does it involve? On the eve of winter, Ukraine is launching a large-scale winter support program for the population. 5 445 37
In winter, there may be no electricity for up to 18 hours day in Ukraine - UN mission The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission predicts that in winter, power outages will last from 4 to 18 hours daily. 5 003 52
Ukraine faces up to 20 hours without power day amid Russian strikes and winter cold snap - Politico In winter, Ukraine may face blackouts of up to 20 hours a day if Russia attacks nuclear power plants. 4 736 41 Previously in trend: War
Heating season is already underway, with homes in eight regions partially heated, - Ministry for Development The heating season has officially started in Ukraine today. More than 55% of social facilities have already been connected to the heating system. 4 669 11 Previously in trend: heating season
Without winterization, Ukrainians will be forced to relocate again - UN The United Nations Refugee Agency is calling for help to prepare Ukraine for winter at various levels, as people may not be ready to stay in their homes. 4 136 17
It’s difficult, but we’ll get through this heating season, - Schmyhal Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmigal said that Ukraine has about 13 billion cubic meters of gas in storage and more than 2 million tons of coal, which gives hope for a difficult but stable passing of heating season. 4 110 44
Ukraine has accumulated in storage more than 10 billion cubic meters of gas for heating season, - Shmyhal More than 10 billion cubic meters of gas have already been accumulated in Ukraine's underground gas storage facilities, and this volume is constantly growing. 4 101 19
It will be almost impossible to survive winter in broken cities of Luhansk region, - Haidai. VIDEO The head of the Luhansk RMA, Serhii Haidai, emphasizes that it is impossible to spend the heating period in the occupied Luhansk region, exactly where active hostilities were going on. 4 047 21 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine fully prepared for heating season – PM Shmyhal Ukraine is fully prepared for the beginning of the heating season, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said. 3 801 46
Ukraine went through winter on domestically produced gas - "Naftogaz" Ukraine went through the winter "completely on Ukrainian gas". 3 699 48
Police launch investigation into failure to provide Kryvyi Rih residents with heating The police opened criminal proceedings into official negligence that caused the absence of heating in the city of Kryvyi Rih, the Dnipropetrovsk region. 3 552 74
This and next heating season, Ukraine will live at expense of its own gas production, - Halushchenko Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko said that heat generation will carry a significant load. 3 507 26
Heat should be provided throughout Ukraine within 10 days, - "Ukrenergo" Heating should be available in homes across Ukraine within 10 days. 3 447 22 Previously in trend: heating season
Power outage schedules to remain until end of heating season – MP Nahorniak Power outage schedules will remain in effect until the end of the heating season in Ukraine. 3 191 32 Previously in trend: Power outages
Kharkiv is probably only city that has detailed plan for winterization - Shmyhal’s advisor Boiko Kharkiv has a detailed winterization plan. It is almost the only city with such a plan. 3 047 35
Heating season in Druzhkivka has been canceled due to approaching front line, - CMA There will be no heating season this year in Druzhkivka, Donetsk Oblast. This decision was made due to the approaching front line, the destruction of critical infrastructure, and the community’s inclusion in the zone of active hostilities. 2 914 10 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region
Zelenskyy names regions and cities lagging behind in winter preparations President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that some of Ukraine’s regions and cities are behind schedule in preparing for the 2026 heating season. 2 912 23 Previously in trend: heating season
Ukrainian underground storage facilities have enough gas for this heating season, - Shmyhal Currently, there are about 14.2 billion cubic meters of blue fuel in Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities. This is absolutely enough to get through this winter stably. 2 871 21 Previously in trend: Gas War
US Department of Energy will help Ukraine become invulnerable 'to threats of supply disruption from Russia' The US Department of Energy is sending an expert delegation to Ukraine to help develop a winter action plan to address critical needs during the 2019-2020 winter season as a sign of commitment to Ukraine's energy security and at the request of President Zelenskyi's administration. 2 709 13
PM says country ready for heating season Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal says that the country is ready for the heating season, tariffs will not increase. 2 678 33
Winter is over. And we have already started preparing for next heating season, - Zelensky On March 1, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an energy meeting with energy companies Naftogaz, Energoatom, Ukrenergo, Ukrhydroenergo, the government, the Presidential Administration, the head of the relevant parliamentary committee, the military and intelligence. 2 568 34
European Union has included Ukraine in joint gas procurement program, - European Commissioner Simson The European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, confirmed that Ukraine is included in the new EU program for the joint purchase of gas. 2 412 28 Previously in trend: Gas War
Cabinet of Ministers has simplified import of generators and transformers to Ukraine The Government has approved a resolution simplifying the import of energy equipment, including generators and transformers, into Ukraine. 2 405 13
Heating season in Kyiv to end on March 24 The heating season in Kyiv will end tomorrow, March 24. 2 287 16 Previously in trend: heating season
Ukraine’s power system enters winter with highest possible level of readiness, - Halushchenko In a challenging environment, Ukraine managed to make every effort to prepare its power system for winter. The planned repairs at Ukrainian power plants were completed on time. 2 251 25
Due to morning rocket attacks in Kharkiv region, there is not enough voltage for boiler houses, - Syniehubov In Kharkiv region, 140 thousand consumers were de-energized due to morning missile strikes, in addition, there is not enough voltage to operate boiler houses in Kharkiv and Chuhuiv. 2 117 7 Previously in trend: War
Cabinet makes decisions to start heating season The Cabinet of Ministers has made the decisions needed to start the heating season, Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksii Honcharuk has said. 1 991 5
Temporarily occupied Enerhodar is on verge of humanitarian disaster, - Orlov In Enerhodar, the infrastructure and power grids are being destroyed due to constant shelling. The beginning of the heating season is a big question. 1 978 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russians will strike again on energy in winter, Ukraine is preparing and increasing fuel reserves, - British intelligence Ukraine has ensured a continuous supply of coal for thermal power plants and thermal power plants in the winter period. 1 898 11 Previously in trend: War
Based on experience of this winter, we are preparing reconstruction of energy supply of communities – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the state of energy, during which a plan for the next heating season was considered. 1 882 44 Previously in trend: heating season Attacks on the energy sector
Situation with energy sector in Ukraine is one of most difficult - Shmyhal According to the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Denys Shmyhal, the situation in the energy sector in Ukraine is extremely difficult. However, he assured that networks and generating facilities are being repaired around the clock. 1 810 18
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