Germany increases its contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing its total support to EUR 550 million  

Germany’s renewed support exemplifies the scale and solidarity needed to safeguard Ukraine’s energy future amid intensified attacks.

The German Ministry of Economy has announced an additional contribution of EUR 100 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund (the Fund). This new allocation comes on top of the EUR 60 million increase announced earlier this year, bringing Germany’s total annual increase to EUR 160 million and raising its lifetime contribution to EUR 550 million. The newly announced funding will partially cover the current EUR 400 million funding gap created by the extreme damages to Ukraine’s energy system following the latest wave of targeted Russian attacks. These resources will finance urgent repairs to energy infrastructure, helping reinforce resilience ahead of what is expected to be one of the most challenging winters since the start of the full-scale war.  

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche underlined: “Energy supply in Ukraine has long become a frontline of its own. Our additional 100 million euros for the Ukraine Energy Support Fund are a clear response: we will not leave Ukrainians alone. Protecting the energy supply means protecting people — that is exactly what this is about.”  

"Germany’s leadership comes at a critical moment. It is solidarity like this that helps Ukraine keep the lights on today while cementing its place as a strong partner in Europe's energy future," said Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat that acts in the capacity of the Fund's fiduciary. 

Since its establishment in April 2022, the Fund has mobilised EUR 1.3 billion in signed contributions from 33 donors. To date, over half a billion euros worth of equipment has been delivered, and more than 960 supply contracts have been concluded, valued at EUR 780 million, benefiting over 60 energy companies in 23 regions of Ukraine. These figures underscore both the impact of existing support, and the increasing demand for it.  

The Secretariat urges all partners to reaffirm their solidarity to help close the funding gap, ensuring support for Ukraine’s energy system both in meeting immediate emergencies and advancing long-term recovery.