Support to Ukrainian Energy Sector
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy infrastructure has been a main target for Russian attacks. Targeted attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure have These attacks resulted in extensive damage across the country which caused disruptions in gas and heating networks, as well as electricity supplies. However, the access to water, telecommunication and banking has also been affected by damages to the country’s energy infrastructure. As of today, repair work is still ongoing without interruption. Emergency repairs are carried out by the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the State Transmission system operator “Ukrenergo”.
Donation Campaign for the Ukrainian Energy Sector
The Ukrainian Ministry of Energy (MinEnergo) has sent a request for help to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
- The BMWK encourages associations and companies in the German energy industry to consider the request for assistance and to contribute with donations if possible.
- The Secretariat of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership supports the coordination and management of these donations on behalf of the BMWK.
- The Federal Ministry of Finance has created the conditions for expenditures for parties affected by the war in Ukraine to be deductible for tax purposes.
Technical goods are needed, for the repair and maintenance of electricity and gas networks and other energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which was damaged or destroyed by the war.
Procurement Campaign for the Ukrainian Energy Sector
GIZ carries out a procurement campaign to purchase goods dedicated to the Ukrainian energy sector in the framework of the Federal Government’s Ukraine Winter Aid on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Energy and Climate Action (BMWK). The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership is the central platform for coordinating cooperation with industry and associations for the procurement campaign, frequently involving companies and associations of the energy industry in information and networking events.
Contact
Secretariat of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
E-Mail: helpenergyukraine(at)giz.de