Norway steps up energy support for Ukraine

After more than four years of full-scale war and repeated Russian attacks, large parts of Ukraine's energy system have been severely damaged.

- Norway is now helping to accelerate repairs, increase power generation and support new investments in Ukraine's energy sector. It is important that Ukraine develops more local energy facilities that can keep electricity flowing when larger plants are heavily damaged. This will make the energy system more resilient and strengthen the country's preparedness over time, said Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth.

Energy security is critical

Russia's repeated attacks on Ukraine's energy sector have made energy security a central concern for the country and a key priority under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Norway has provided billions of kroner for gas purchases, repairs to energy infrastructure and investments in new solutions.

The new contribution of NOK 900 million will support both the reconstruction and further development of Ukraine's energy system.

- We are in close dialogue with the Ukrainian authorities about how these funds can best be used. They know the needs on the ground. The immediate priority is to bring damaged infrastructure back into operation and continue developing the energy system. Through this support, Norway aims to help limit the damage and ensure reliable electricity supplies for the population, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

How the funding will be used

The NOK 900 million contribution will be channeled through established mechanisms that finance repairs and new energy projects:

• NOK 500 million for the repair and reconstruction of energy infrastructure through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund (UESF), including measures related to restore gas production if prioritised by the Ukrainian authorities.
• NOK 215 million for the rehabilitation of hydropower facilities to increase system flexibility and generation capacity, through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Ukrhydroenergo.
• NOK 110 million to reduce risk and mobilise private investment in renewable energy through the RAMP-UP programme, implemented by the EBRD and the World Bank.
• NOK 75 million for distributed energy generation through the Ukraine Investment Framework, in cooperation with the EBRD.