Ukraine
Malta has joined the Ukraine Energy Support Fund
The Republic of Malta has joined the Ukraine Energy Support Fund as a new donor and has already deposited its first contribution of EUR 50,000.00. This new support comes at a critical time for Ukraine's energy resilience, as attacks on its energy infrastructure have intensified, while the new heating season is about to start in the country. The funds provided are being used for the procurement and delivery of urgently needed energy equipment and materials to enable repairs to Ukraine's energy infrastructure damaged by ongoing targeted attacks.
"Malta's decision to join the Ukraine Energy Support Fund is a proof of international solidarity in supporting Ukraine's energy resilience, and clear evidence of international trust in the Fund, managed by the Energy Community Secretariat. Each new contribution of this kind directly enables the procurement and delivery of urgently needed equipment and materials to Ukrainian companies operating energy infrastructure," underscored Artur Lorkowski, Energy Community Secretariat Director.
Despite the unprecedented donor support provided through the Fund and its growing donor community, ongoing preparatory efforts by Ukrainian energy companies and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine require further coordinated action, as the number of priority needs is growing on a weekly basis. Contributions like Malta's can help ensure the timely implementation of measures to strengthen energy security in Ukraine and the region. The Energy Community Secretariat calls on current and potential donors to renew their contributions and to translate their solidarity into action by joining the Fund's donor community.
"Keeping the lights on, homes warm and essential services running is critical to Ukraine’s resilience. Supporting its energy security is both a humanitarian responsibility and a contribution to Europe’s security," said Hon. Chris Fearne, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs. "Malta is proud to stand alongside international partners in supporting the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.”
Since its establishment in 2022, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund has evolved into the main mechanism for channelling international support to Ukraine’s energy resilience. With more than EUR 1.2 billion contracted to date, over EUR 811.3 million worth of goods and services have been reported as delivered through the Fund to Ukrainian energy companies, enabling the provision of electricity and heating to people across Ukraine's regions. These include critical components such as transformers, generators, switches, compressors, pipes, and other materials necessary to ensure that Ukraine's energy system continues to function despite attacks.
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, international organisations, NGOs 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.