The current readiness of infrastructure facilities for the heating season today is almost 60%, told Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during the Government meeting on August 5.
"Preparation activities are underway on daily basis. The readiness of residential buildings for the heating season is 56%, networks - 57%, heating facilities - 58%. 141 heat supply facilities have already been repaired. Two thermal power plants that were damaged by shelling have already been restored. Stockpiles of equipment are accumulated in case of damage to the infrastructure during the heating season. The Government has allocated UAH 1.4 billion for these needs," said Denys Shmyhal.
The Prime Minister emphasized that one of the key aspects of gearing up for the autumn-winter period was the accumulation of energy resources. According to him, there have been collected 1.8 million tons of coal in storage facilities, while there should be 2.5 million tons in October. The Head of Government tasked the Minister of Energy German Galushchenko to keep this issue under personal control.
"Speaking about gas, 12.1 billion cubic meters have already been pumped. The plan of the Ministry of Energy is 19 billion cubic meters for the heating season. This document envisages the possibility of using 2.6 billion cubic meters of gas for the needs of thermal power plants as well as combined heat and power plants given various military risks occur. That is, we anticipate all possible scenarios to guarantee Ukrainians have heating in winter," stressed Denys Shmyhal.
The Prime Minister also noted that the energy system of Ukraine used to work effectively and continues to demonstrate the stable operation. The export of electricity to Europe continues, thereby making it possible, in particular, not to raise tariffs for the population.
