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Russian missile strikes launched early Monday morning appear to have struck the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, but officials say the damage is limited.

IRENA announces intent to support Ukraine in rebuilding damaged energy infrastructure

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Energy Community Secretariat (ECS) jointly put forward a Letter of Intent to closely work together in support of sustainable energy initiatives in Ukraine. Ukraine, an IRENA Member since 2018, appealed to the agency and its member countries during the 2023 IRENA Assembly for support in rebuilding the country’s

Two hydroelectric plants among five energy facilities targeted by recent Russian bombing

Ukrhydroenergo said June 1 was “another extremely difficult night for the Ukrainian energy industry,” after Russian forces fired at energy facilities in five regions of Ukraine, and two hydroelectric power stations were hit. There was critical equipment damage, Ukrhydroenergo said. Hydropower workers are working on dealing with the consequences, according to a release. Ukrhydroenergo didn’t name the two hydropower plants

Ukrainian hydropower company Ukrhydroenergo reports that the situation regarding operation of the Dniester hydropower project has stabilized and intensive operation of the reservoir has stopped, but the water level is low. As a result of the attacks of the Russian Federation on energy facilities and the emergency situation regarding operation of the unified energy system of Ukraine, since Feb. 24,

Ukrhydroenergo reports two hydropower plants ‘decommissioned’ after bombing

On May 8, critical infrastructure was targeted by shelling, and significant damage was done to hydropower facilities, Ukrhydroenergo said. “The enemy continues to massively attack and destroy Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, delivering devastating targeted strikes,” according to a release. The names of the facilities were not released. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported on May 9 that several regions were

Restoring the Dnipro 2 hydropower project will take years, Ukrhydroenergo said

Speaking on the Suspilne television channel, Ihor Syrota, general director of Ukrhydroenergo in Ukraine, said it will take years to restore the 661 MW Dnipro 2 hydropower project after the recent bombing. “Currently, the Dniprovska HPP is not working. Today, we cannot disassemble all the rubble, as both the floor and the walls with the crane beams leaned towards the

Independent assessment reveals impacts of Kakhovka Dam breach

UK scientists have performed a rapid assessment of the environmental impacts of Kakhovka Dam’s breach that they say will support international action to resto…

IEA reports Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector have escalated as winter sets in

For the second consecutive winter, Russia has increased military attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, significantly undermining security of the country’s…

Ukrhydroenergo to file lawsuits against Russian Federation for infrastructure damage

Ukrhydroenergo in Ukraine has engaged two law firms to develop a litigation and arbitration strategy to hold the Russian Federation accountable for targeted att…

Ihor Syrota: 2023 ‘one of the most difficult years in the history of modern hydropower’

The year 2023 was “one of the most difficult years in the history of modern hydropower,” according to Ihor Syrota, general director of Ukrainian utility Ukr…

EBRD affirms continued assistance to Ukrhydroenergo for hydro plant restoration

During its annual review of the loan portfolio of projects, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development affirmed it would continue to support hydro pla…

Ukrhydroenergo receives €133 million from EIB for hydroelectric power rehabilitation

The European Investment Bank has committed a tranche of €133 million (US$143.2 million) to Ukrhydroenergo for “rehabilitation of hydroelectric power station…

Consequences of Kakhovka Dam breach “will be felt for decades,” per UN

Much of the damage caused by the breach of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam in June 2023 is irreversible, with likely changes to the environment that could have impacts…

UN says Kakhovka Dam destruction inflicted US$14 billion damage and loss on Ukraine

The destruction of Kakhovka Dam inflicted almost US$14 billion in loss and damage on Ukraine, compounding the disastrous impacts of Russia’s full-scale invasi…

Ukrainian scientists say restoring the Kakhovska Dam reservoir an “absolute necessity”

The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 313, “On the environmental consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovskaya HPP dam,�…

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