Ukraine Plans to Rebuild Thermal Power Plants as Teams Inspect 8 Facilities Across the EU.

Shmyhal Outlines Strategy for Restoring Damaged Combined Heat and Power Plants

According to Novyny.live: Ukraine is moving forward with plans to repair its battered thermal power plants and energy infrastructure, with technical teams currently surveying power facilities in European Union member states. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that Ukrainian experts have already inspected eight stations located in Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Austria, and Croatia. These assessments are part of a broader effort to source the equipment needed for restoration work.

So far, Ukraine has managed to restore 3.5 GW of generating capacity out of the more than 9 GW that were partially lost. According to the Prime Minister, the government aims to bring back roughly another 4 GW in the near future, with over 2 GW expected to be reconnected to the grid by the end of May.

“We are working on restoring the combined heat and power plants. Ukrainian engineering teams have inspected decommissioned stations within the EU to secure the equipment required for repairs,” said Denys Shmyhal.

He also noted that the inspections covered eight facilities and identified equipment from the Riga Thermal Power Plant that Ukrainian energy companies are interested in acquiring. “We have sent a formal request to have this equipment transferred to Ukraine. An agreement has been reached with the Netherlands regarding the supply of equipment for Ukrnafta, Ukrgazvydobuvannya, and Ukrtransgaz,” Shmyhal added.

The Prime Minister stressed that “reconstruction is starting now, and we are strengthening the protection of energy facilities to be as prepared as possible for the next winter.” At the same time, he clarified that the Darnytska Thermal Power Plant in Kyiv will remain under private ownership, with no plans for nationalization.

These developments underscore Ukraine's active push to revive its energy sector by securing foreign equipment and bolstering domestic capacity. The government’s focus on rebuilding infrastructure destroyed by the war and preparing for the winter months is critical for the stability of the country’s power system. Continued cooperation with European partners on technical support and equipment deliveries remains a key component of this strategy.