According to reports, while the tactics of Russian attacks are changing, their goal remains constant: the destruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. In response, energy companies are adapting to new threats and continue to develop the sector.
“Throughout these years since the onset of the full-scale invasion, we have essentially been constructing a new energy system in the country. Some aspects are progressing better than others, but we are building a new energy framework. What is happening is unique for Europe,” emphasized DTEK’s Gelyukh.
He explained that Ukrainian energy professionals must simultaneously repair damaged equipment to ensure electricity supply while also creating new capacities essential for the future energy system.
DTEK is specifically investing in renewable energy, energy storage systems, and new flexible generation capabilities, which enable a responsive approach to fluctuations in energy demand and supply.
Gelyukh noted that the fundamental stance of DTEK’s shareholder, Rinat Akhmetov, is to not postpone the construction of new energy facilities until the war concludes.
