The NBU has released statistics on energy sector lending.

The National Bank of Ukraine published statistics on lending for the recovery of energy facilities.

According to the survey data from 20 banks that signed a memorandum of readiness to finance projects for the recovery of the energy sector, applications for financing energy infrastructure recovery projects totaling 68.6 billion UAH were received from businesses. Of this amount, banks have already begun financing to the tune of 8.3 billion UAH.

The gross loan portfolio for energy needs of legal entities, taking into account loan repayments, amounts to 5.2 billion UAH.

In November, 307 applications totaling 2.3 billion UAH were received. Of these, 197 applications totaling 3.8 billion UAH were approved. 202 loans totaling 2.6 billion UAH were also provided.

The total generation capacity financed through these loans since June exceeds 390 MW.

Banks also provide loans to individuals. The gross loan portfolio for energy needs of individuals amounts to 479 million UAH.