Ukraine Energy Support Fund keeps pace with record demand for assistance – according to a new report 

Growing international backing and streamlined procurement position the Fund to support Ukraine as Russian attacks escalate

The Energy Community Secretariat today published a new report tracking the achievements of the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. The report covers the final months of Ukraine’s harshest winter since Russia launched its full-scale assault in 2022:  from January to June 2026. The Fund responded by securing new funding from international donors and streamlining procurement. As a result, it could help Ukraine restore power generation and repair grids and district heating far more efficiently.  

The first half of 2026 was the most productive period in the Fund’s four-year history. In six months, it allocated €684 million, more than in any previous full year, and processed over 40% of all support requests handled since its launch. It also signed a quarter of all its purchase agreements and made a quarter of all supplier payments to date, twice the pace of an average half-year. 

"The Fund stands alone in its ability to consistently adapt to one of the most difficult environments imaginable, and deliver energy aid to Ukraine at scale,” said Artur Lorkowski, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat. “This is a testament to our collective resilience. Working closely with our Ukrainian partners and our international donors, we strengthen our common security.” 

The report shows how the Fund secured further backing from many of its 39 international donors, which include the European Union and 18 of its Member States, as well as Australia, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States. Donors’ contributions increased by €327 million in the first half of 2026, reaching a total of €1.94 billion by the end of June. By 14 October 2026, total donations had reached over €2.4 billion. The Secretariat and Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy estimate that a further €400 million is needed to meet the priority needs of Ukraine’s energy companies. In September 2026, G7+ Energy Ramstein partners met in Paris to mobilise support for these needs. 

Finally, through its Ray of Hope initiative, the Fund equipped hospitals with solar power systems and battery storage, saving lives during blackouts. By the end of June 2026, new PV-battery systems in 81 healthcare facilities were energized, (over 100 to date) through 275 ongoing projects (285 to date). 

About the Ukraine Energy Support Fund: The Ukraine Energy Support Fund was established in 2022, in agreement with the European Commission and Ukraine's Ministry of Energy, to counteract the impact of Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure. It brings governments, international financial institutions and international organisations, as well as NGO and corporate donors, together through a single, accountable channel. It is administered by  the Energy Community Secretariat, which brings long-standing relationships with Ukraine's Ministry of Energy and energy sector, technical knowledge of the Ukrainian system, and stringent compliance, control and reporting procedures 

Contributions finance Ukraine's most urgent energy needs: equipment, spare parts and other technical items, as well as fuels and services. Current and upcoming tenders are published at uesf.fund and on the Energy Community Secretariat's procurement page.