Ukraine Races to Stabilize Power Grid With Record Imports as Shmyhal Advances U.S. and Romania Energy Talks

Record electricity imports helped steady supply after new damage to critical power assets.

Overview

Denys Shmyhal said Kyiv is expected to bring an additional 9 MW of generation online today.
He reported the grid recorded its largest daily electricity imports, which reduced deficits following the Feb. 7 strikes.
In a Feb. 6 call with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, he sought urgent repair equipment, advanced SPARC cooperation, and discussed potential U.S. LNG deliveries via the Vertical Gas Corridor using Ukrainian storage.
He held technical talks with Romania’s energy minister on two Ukraine–Romania interconnectors intended to raise import capacity.
During inspections in western regions, he highlighted round-the-clock repairs and the ongoing delivery of partner aid, including recent shipments of generators and other equipment.