The Danish government is allocating 130 million Danish kroner (almost $19.5 million) to support Ukraine’s energy system. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark, Komersant ukrainskyi
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“On the eve of the heating season, Russia continues to deliberately destroy Ukrainians’ access to electricity and heat. Denmark’s new contribution of DKK 130 million will make the energy supply more sustainable,” the statement said.
It is noted that Denmark’s new contribution to support the Ukrainian energy system is one of the largest by this country. It was announced during a meeting within the Group of Seven working group on Ukraine’s energy security.
“Russia is violating the rules of war with massive attacks on Ukraine’s electricity and heating infrastructure. Winter is on its way, and many Ukrainian homes will be left without heat and electricity. And not only that: ordinary workers in the energy sector, who do their job tirelessly, are being targeted. We must do everything possible to make the Ukrainian energy system as strong as possible,” the Minister said.
The Danish assistance will support the implementation of urgent measures, procurement of equipment and spare parts to restore energy security.
The support is provided in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, the Energy Community, the Danish Refugee Council and the Danish Red Cross.
The Danish government recalled that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Danish companies have transferred energy equipment to Ukraine four times through the Danish Energy Agency.
It is noted that Denmark has donated about DKK 492 million to energy projects in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
The Danish-Ukrainian Energy Partnership was launched in 2014 as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Neighbourhood Programme and is implemented by the Danish Energy Agency in cooperation with the Danish Embassy in Ukraine and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and other key Ukrainian partners.
Shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the programme was modified to also support the reconstruction and restructuring of the Ukrainian energy sector in the short to medium term.
Since 2023, the partnership has also resumed its original focus on contributing to Ukraine’s long-term goal of transitioning to green energy.
The three main objectives of the cooperation are to contribute to Ukraine’s winter energy supply, strengthen the country’s energy security, and prepare for EU integration at the legislative level.