First Steps of the new Minister of Energy of Ukraine

Svitlana Hrynchuk was appointed the Minister of Energy of Ukraine on July 17, 2025. Since taking office, she has been actively working on restoring the country’s energy infrastructure, integrating with the European Union, and promoting renewable energy sources.

Restoration of Energy Infrastructure
One of Svitlana Hrynchuk’s primary tasks has been the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The Minister emphasizes the importance of international aid to repair and modernize energy facilities damaged during the war. The Energy Support Fund of Ukraine has already received over 1.15 billion euros from 33 donor countries, with Germany contributing the largest amount of over 385 million euros.

Integration of Ukraine’s Energy Market with the EU
Svitlana Hrynchuk is actively working on integrating Ukraine’s energy market into the European network. A key step in this direction was the adoption of the draft law No. 12087-d, which is based on the EU’s energy legislation and aims to improve transparency, competition, and reliability in Ukraine’s energy market.

Development of Renewable Energy Sources
Hrynchuk is also focused on the development of renewable energy sources (RES) in Ukraine. She emphasizes the importance of transitioning to a sustainable energy future through the adoption of innovative technologies and the creation of flexible local solutions to enhance the energy system’s efficiency.

International Support
Svitlana Hrynchuk is actively working on attracting international support for the restoration of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. France, Germany, and other partner countries have already provided significant funding for the restoration of the energy system, which is a crucial step in ensuring energy security.

Conclusion
Thanks to the efforts of Svitlana Hrynchuk, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, significant progress is being made in restoring energy infrastructure and integrating Ukraine into the European energy market. Her priorities include supporting energy security, developing renewable energy sources, and fostering international cooperation to ensure a sustainable energy future for the country.

Sources: Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, UA-Energy, Facebook page of Svitlana Hrynchuk

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