Denys Shmyhal holds meeting with German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche

As part of the visit of the Ukrainian delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Germany, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, held a meeting with the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche.

The Head of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine thanked Germany for its close cooperation and significant support for Ukraine’s energy sector. “The total volume of assistance already amounts to EUR 552 million – this is an important contribution to the restoration and strengthening of our energy system,” he noted.

During the meeting with Katherina Reiche, Denys Shmyhal raised the issue of transferring a 38 MW gas turbine unit, linked to the Nord Stream infrastructure, for the needs of JSC Ukrnafta in repairing the Kryvyi Rih Combined Heat and Power Plant.

“This will be an important political decision. I am grateful to our German colleagues, who are already working on this matter,” the Minister of Energy remarked.

The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation on the procurement of necessary equipment for the restoration of energy infrastructure and the formation of reserves ahead of the 2026/2027 heating season. In particular, this involves the use of equipment from decommissioned energy facilities in Germany.

The ministers also paid particular attention to the development of cooperation in the field of biomethane exports. Germany is a priority market for Ukraine, and expanding cooperation has significant potential.

“Thank you for your support and readiness to continue working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security,” concluded the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine.