Germany remains our key partner in the energy sector: Denys Shmyhal

During the plenary session of the Ukrainian-German intergovernmental consultations, chaired by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal outlined the challenges facing energy security, the current needs of the Ukrainian energy sector, and described the opportunities for developing Ukrainian-German cooperation.

Denys Shmyhal thanked Germany for EUR 552 million to the Energy Support Fund, delivered hundreds of humanitarian shipments, and provided thousands of tonnes of equipment.

“We highly value our cooperation within the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership. More than 100 German companies have provided 22,000 pieces of equipment for the repair and maintenance of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Thank you!” stressed the Minister of Energy.

According to Denys Shmyhal, no less important is the continued engagement of Siemens Energy, which has remained involved in Ukraine even during the most difficult periods.

First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy of Ukraine proposed to the German side the creation of a joint mechanism for building a strategic reserve of energy equipment with the participation of Germany, other partners, and international institutions. This means pre-positioned stocks of critical components ready for rapid deployment in the event of large-scale damage.

Another practical and rapid solution, according to Denys Shmyhal, is the use of equipment from decommissioned thermal power plants in Germany.

“At the same time, we are not just restoring – we are transforming our energy system. Our goal is to build a modern, resilient system integrated with ENTSO-E. Germany’s experience in the energy transition is extremely valuable to us,” noted the First Deputy Prime Minister..

Moreover, Denys Shmyhal stressed that Ukrainian specialists were working under constant pressure, while also building a system designed for long-term resilience and integration. German companies entering the Ukrainian market today have the opportunity to become early participants in this process.

“We are open to cooperation and ready to offer concrete investment projects,” summed up First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal.