UKR/003
Ukraine Energy Support Fund

The conflict in Ukraine has caused significant disruptions to the country’s energy infrastructure, severely straining its ability to maintain electricity supply to households, hospitals, schools, and businesses. This assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has led to widespread power outages, damage to heating systems, and considerable difficulties in providing essential services. In 2024, Russian aggression reportedly destroyed more than 80% of Ukraine’s thermal power generation capacity and severely damaged its hydroelectric infrastructure.

As the war continues, the destruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has worsened the humanitarian crisis, leaving millions of people without access to basic energy needs. At the same time, the global energy crisis, exacerbated by geopolitical instability, has made it difficult to secure the resources needed for the reconstruction and stabilization of Ukraine’s energy sector.

In this context, international efforts, including the Ukraine Energy Support Fund (UESF), have become essential in providing immediate assistance and long-term solutions to Ukraine’s energy needs. The UESF was established through an agreement between the European Commission and Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy to provide financial support for the country’s energy sector in repairing damages and continuing its operations.

The Luxembourg Cooperation project contributes EUR 2,000,000 to the UESF, aiming to ensure that the Ukrainian population, administration, and economy have access to an energy supply that meets their basic needs and allows essential services and economic activities to function at a minimum level.

Contributions to the fund are used to finance the most urgent needs of Ukrainian energy companies, such as equipment, spare parts, and other technical items, as well as fuels and services necessary to repair infrastructure and maintain energy and heat supply in Ukraine.