Contents tagged with energy reform

  • Groysman: Ukraine intends to increase its energy independence through nuclear power and renewable energy

    Ukraine intends to increase its energy independence by increasing the electricity generation at nuclear and hydroelectric power plants, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Volodymyr Groysman, said in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine.

    "The development of alternative energy is in wind, water and sun. These areas can give us up to 10% of needed electricity, while today provides only 1%. We also have huge potential in the field of nuclear energy – up to 60% of electricity can be produced at nuclear …

  • Norway will take part in the construction of small hydroelectric plants in Ukraine

    Norway is interested in cooperation with Ukraine on the development of environmentally friendly technologies. This was announced by the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Ukraine, Jon Fredriksen during a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine, Igor Nasalik, about the Congress "Energy Spring 2016", Nasalik’s press service reported.

    Representatives of the Norwegian-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce informed the Minister about the status of the …

  • Minister of Ecology: Ukraine will be able to supply itself with gas in five years

    Over the next four or five years, Ukraine will be able to supply itself with gas. This is according to the Minister of Ecology, Ostap Semerak, and was reported by 112 Ukraine.

    “This possibility is absolutely real and there are two ways to achieve this goal. Firstly, Ukraine is striving to become energy efficient. Secondly, Ukraine will pay attention and monitor the use of its natural resources to meet its oil and gas needs,” Semerak explained.

    “Myself and the Ministry will help the system …