European Union increases capacity for electricity export to Ukraine to 2.1 GW
Starting December 1, 2024, European power operators will increase their export capacity to Ukraine and Moldova by 400 MW, reaching a total of 2,100 MW, according to the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).
The Ministry of Energy notes that Ukraine will also have an additional guaranteed capacity of 250 MW from the EU in emergency assistance mode.
This decision was made in response to the destruction of numerous power plants in Ukraine and the anticipated electricity deficit during the winter of 2024-2025.
The new limit will take effect on December 1, 2024, and operators will be able to review the limit monthly starting in March 2025.
ENTSO-E says that this decision demonstrates the solidarity of European operators with Ukraine and Moldova and is expected to help alleviate electricity supply issues during the winter.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Ukraine's electricity deficit this winter could reach 3-4 GW, meaning that imports alone will not be sufficient to cover the shortfall.
The interstate transmission capacity between Ukraine and the EU for imports has been set at 1,700 MW since December 2023. In May 2024, after five massive Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Ukraine reached its physical maximum in electricity imports.
The allowed limit for electricity exports is set at 550 MW.