17:06 02.03.2022

Ukraine's energy system operates in isolated mode amid war with Russia stably - govt

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Ukraine's energy system operates in isolated mode amid war with Russia stably - govt

The integrated power system of Ukraine in an isolated mode and in the conditions of Russian military aggression was working stably as of 12:00 on Wednesday, according to the Facebook page of the Cabinet of Ministers.

"As of 12:00 on March 2, the energy system of Ukraine is working stably in a grid-isolated mode. The network frequency is maintained at 50 Hz. All nuclear, thermal and hydroelectric power stations are operating in Ukraine, and critical energy infrastructure facilities are being controlled," the report says.

The Cabinet of Ministers informed in the conditions of martial law and full-scale aggression of Russia, Energoatom strengthened control and determined the exclusive priority of the safety of nuclear plants over all others. There are no violations of the conditions for safe operation at nuclear power plants. At the same time, the equipment of reactor compartments of power units, premises and buildings of power plants, the perimeters of protected zones and nearby territories, as well as especially important NPP facilities outside their protected zones are under increased surveillance and control.

In turn, as of 12:00, the Ukrainian GTS continued to meet the needs of Ukrainian consumers, energy and industry, despite the hostilities.

"Yesterday, on March 1, we transported 73.4 million cubic meters of gas through the regional gas networks," the government said.

In general, the gas transportation infrastructure worked without critical damage, however, seven gas distribution stations remained disconnected along the line of military clashes.

The Naftogaz Trading gas supply company continues to provide full gas supply to large consumers.

DTEK energy holding, for its part, began to supply electricity free of charge to medical institutions, military and law enforcement agencies, as well as bread producers in Kyiv, Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions. Also free electricity will be provided to institutions of law enforcement agencies - the Security Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense, the Interior Ministry and other departments that ensure security and public order.

According to the Cabinet of Ministers, as a result of Russian aggression in Kyiv region, as of 12:00, about 350 settlements remained de-energized. At the same time, in many places it was not possible to establish repair work due to active hostilities. In total, 5,087 consumers remained without gas.

Due to numerous damages to gas pipelines, there was a disconnection of subscribers in the village of Bohoyavlenka, Volnovakha district, Donetsk region. The matter concerns about 407 consumers.

"Currently, it is impossible to resume deliveries to the settlement. In total, 5,087 consumers remain without gas," the Cabinet of Ministers stated.

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