Donation Campaign for the Ukrainian Energy Sector

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, energy infrastructure has been a main target for Russian attacks.

The 4th Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) by the World Bank, UN, and Government of Ukraine estimates total damages in the energy sector since the full-scale invasion at $20.51 billion as of December 31, 2024 — double the previous assessment — with key segments suffering substantial destruction: $11.9 billion in power generation (thermal, hydro, and combined heat and power plants), $2.23 billion in electricity transmission (impacting EU cross-border trade), $0.62 billion in power distribution (worst in frontline regions), $1.35 billion in the gas sector (attacks on storage and distribution), and $1.7 billion in the oil sector (refineries, fuel depots, and pipelines).

Following the spring 2024 attacks, installed power capacity fell to 11–12 GW, despite repairs restoring 3–4 GW and expanded EU electricity imports at 2.1 GW, leaving a 6 GW winter deficit. Revenue losses exceed $72.3 billion (arising from attacks on energy infrastructure, displacement of people, economic contraction, and poverty increase, combined with the decrease in collection rates), including $43.4 billion in the power sector, $7.65 billion in gas, $7.75 billion in coal and $9.94 billion in fuel oil. Recovery and reconstruction require a total of $67.78 billion, encompassing $53.7 billion for power generation and transmission aligned with EU integration goals. This prioritises regions like Zaporizka, Kharkivska, Dnipropetrovska, Donetska, Odeska, and Sumska, while emphasising modernisation through decentralised energy, regulatory reforms, strengthened EU cooperation, and international aid.

These attacks resulted in extensive damage across the country, which caused disruptions in gas and heating networks, as well as electricity supplies. Access to water, telecommunication and banking has also been affected by damages to the country’s energy infrastructure. As of today, repair works are still ongoing. Emergency repairs are carried out by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, the State Transmission System Operator “Ukrenergo” and others.

Technical goods are needed for the repair and maintenance of electricity and gas networks and other energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which were damaged or destroyed by the war.