Ireland contributes additional €25m to Ukraine Energy Support Fund

Ireland has transferred an additional €25 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.

Source: European Pravda, citing Ukraine's Ministry of Energy

Details: The latest €25 million brings Ireland's total contribution to €52 million.

Quote from Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal: "The fund is an effective and transparent tool for supporting Ukraine's energy sector. Equipment is purchased through it to carry out repairs, rebuild damaged facilities and expand generation capacity."

Background:

• In October, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund received grants from Germany (€249.7 million), Malta (€50,000) and Hungarian company REKK (€3,000).
• It was previously reported that Denmark will provide a €20 million emergency grant to support Ukraine's energy sector.
• In late October, the Norwegian government announced the allocation of NOK 500 million (€48 million) for energy support to Ukraine ahead of winter.

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