Ukraine plans to simplify procedures for installing and commissioning generating equipment, develop distributed gas-fired generation, and attract international assistance to strengthen energy resilience.
This was reported by the Energy Ministry following the ReBuild Ukraine 2026 conference in Warsaw. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine was represented by Deputy Minister Valentyna Moskalenko.
During the panel discussion “From Backup Power to a Distributed Generation Market”, she outlined the state’s priorities for developing new generating capacity. In particular, the discussion focused on implementing resilience plans for operators of critical infrastructure and for Ukraine’s regions.
One of the key tasks, the deputy minister said, is to simplify legislative and regulatory procedures for installing and commissioning generating equipment. This is intended to accelerate project delivery and the build-out of distributed capacity.
Valentyna Moskalenko also thanked international partners for technical assistance. According to her, donor equipment accounts for more than 50% of the equipment envisaged in the resilience plans.
As part of the conference, with the participation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a new initiative was presented to finance the work of installing generating equipment that has already been purchased. Participants also discussed simplifying contractor selection, procurement and administrative procedures.
In addition, on the sidelines of ReBuild Ukraine, a meeting took place with representatives of the French energy company EDF. The parties agreed the main areas for preparing a future project, which will include analysing the condition of electricity networks, identifying modernisation needs, and exploring opportunities to attract grant funding from France and international financial organisations.
Another area of cooperation was talks with RSE on the possible supply of mobile diesel generators to meet critical electricity needs in Ukraine’s major cities, including Kyiv.
Participants discussed using such equipment to improve the resilience of urban infrastructure and ensure the uninterrupted operation of vital services during possible power outages.
- Earlier, the Energy Ministry reported that, thanks to the Norwegian government, Ukraine will attract more than €48 million to the Energy Support Fund. Ukrnafta also signed a protocol with the Greek company GEK TERNA on the free transfer of equipment for gas preparation and transportation.