What is Ukraine's energy security & the coming winter?

This special report from the IEA, Ukraine’s Energy Security and the Coming Winter, provides an energy action plan for Ukraine and its partners to help the country meet its energy needs through the challenging months ahead. Ukraine's energy system has been targeted since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022.

How important is energy security in Ukraine?

These attacks on key infrastructure have recently increased and intensified, posing a huge threat to reliable access to power, heating and communications services across Ukraine this winter. This special report lays out 10 key energy actions to reinforce the country’s energy security – essential to its security overall – at this critical juncture.

Can Ukraine solve Europe's energy security problem?

Ukrainian renewable energy development does not solve Europe’s problem of energy security alone, but it would mean a giant stride towards making it a reality. The vast windswept territory and its Black Sea coastline offer an enormous source of wind energy that can help power Europe.

Does decentralisation drive energy security in Ukraine?

Despite the high investment risks, the construction of a more decentralised system has begun, increasing resilience to attack and laying the groundwork for a distinctive longer-term transition pathway. In contrast with other countries, where decentralisation has been driven by sustainability concerns, the clear driver in Ukraine is energy security.

Are Ukraine halting strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure?

Max Seddon in Riga, Christopher Miller in Kyiv and Andrew England in London Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Ukraine and Russia are in preliminary discussions about halting strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

Is Russia targeting Ukraine's energy system?

Ukraine’s energy system 1 has been regularly targeted by Russia since its full-scale invasion in 2022, with attacks intensifying since the spring of 2024. The targeting of energy infrastructure has had wide-ranging consequences for the provision of energy to Ukrainian households and other consumers.