Shmyhal spoke in Berlin about a turbine from the Nord Stream infrastructure
Ukraine is discussing with Germany and the companies Siemens Energy and Siemens AG the possibility of using equipment previously associated with the Nord Stream project for the needs of the Ukrainian power grid. This involves relocating a gas turbine to one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants, as well as new investments in grid modernization, according to UNN.
The issue of energy cooperation was discussed in Berlin during a meeting between Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal and German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul as part of the international conference “Energy Security — Ukraine’s Experience.”
Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine, together with its German partners, is working to develop a more flexible and resilient power system capable of withstanding loads even during wartime, as well as to modernize power grids and implement new technologies, particularly hydrogen-based solutions.
Separately, the parties discussed the idea of using equipment related to the “Nord Stream” infrastructure for Ukrainian energy facilities. “The infrastructure related to ‘Nord Stream’ should work to strengthen the energy security of Ukraine and Europe,” Shmyhal stated.
Essentially, the plan is for equipment that was part of the Russian-European gas project to now be integrated into the Ukrainian power grid, which requires restoration and reinforcement due to constant attacks on its infrastructure.
The talks also addressed preparations for the upcoming heating season. According to the Ukrainian side, Germany plans to allocate an additional 46 million euros in 2026 for projects to improve the efficiency of electricity transmission, which will be implemented jointly with KfW Bank.
Special attention was given to issues of gas and nuclear safety, as well as the stability of energy supplies amid the war. Shmyhal thanked Germany for its assistance, particularly for the first-ever delivery of regasified LNG from Germany to Ukraine, which took place in February of this year.
Ukraine also received over 3,200 tons of humanitarian energy supplies from nearly 50 German donors through a special emergency aid center. In conclusion, the parties reaffirmed their intention to continue cooperation in the energy sector, which remains critically important for Ukraine due to the consequences of Russian attacks on infrastructure.
As a reminder, the enemy is deploying small assault groups in the border area instead of sabotage and reconnaissance groups.
The State Border Guard Service also reported a decrease in the activity of enemy DRGs.
