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One of the many consequences of the horrific events of October 7 is the impact on regional #energy projects, designed to provide the necessary energy resources to Israel, Arab nations and beyond. On top of the unimaginable losses, rigs may need to be shut down for #security reasons, and international companies may reassess their engagement in the future. The contious participation and support of the international community here is critical to the region and its future moving forward. Addressing related issues just days before the war on i24NEWS.

Russian Attack Leaves Thousands of People in Ukraine Without Electricity © Getty Images The affected areas are near the front line or on the border with Russia, said Ukraine's energy ministry, quoted by the Spanish news agency EFE. The power cuts mainly affect the eastern Donetsk region, where the fighting is most intense and where around 55,000 electricity service subscribers were without power this morning. The cuts were also affecting Dnipro (center), Zaporijia (southeast), Kharkiv and Sumi (northeast), Kherson (south) and Chernobyl (north). The unplanned blackouts are in addition to those that the authorities schedule every day throughout Ukraine to save electricity due to the deficit caused by successive missile and drone attacks. Russia has destroyed much of Ukraine's electricity production capacity since invading the neighboring country in February 2022. Ukraine is working to repair the equipment and power plants damaged or destroyed by the Russian attacks, before demand increases with the onset of cold weather, the ministry said. Businesses and people across Ukraine are relying on power generators to continue living and working normally amid the blackouts. https://ift.tt/zWBwxhe

* These provisions have been integral in the repairs and preservation of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which has endured severe damages caused by Russian attacks. As part of this initiative, the delivery of critical equipment - including specialized vehicles, transformers, electric switchgear, and district heating sector equipment among others - is underway. A considerable number of these items are already operational within Ukraine, offering immediate support to the energy sector and consumers. * OGEL Special Issue on The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Energy Sector https://lnkd.in/gJVYZ5uu

The intensity of the attacks, which have also targeted solar and hydro-electric power facilities, forced Kyiv to import power and sparked fears about the resilience of an energy system that was hobbled by a Russian air campaign in the war's first winter. #ukraine #russianattacks #electricalsystem #infrastructure #powergeneration #hydropower #solarpower #substations

Due to the recent attacks, Ukraine faces its most challenging energy situation since the start of the war, said DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko. "We have lost 80% of the available capacity. Of course, these are the most difficult times since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in terms of the country's energy supply and the scale of destruction," he said. “The main problem is the lack of sufficient air defense systems. We can restore power plants and bring additional equipment, but we don't know what will happen the next day. We won't have anything to restore soon,” he added. The situation is currently stable thanks to the warm weather and European electricity imports, but this will change in winter. Meanwhile, it has been decided to deploy a network of small and medium-sized cogeneration facilities in 32 cities of Ukraine. This is necessary to ensure a stable heat supply for more than a million residents of apartment buildings and about 1,000 social facilities, independent from electricity supply. Ukrainian businesses are encouraged to develop their electricity generation capabilities and storage systems. https://lnkd.in/dCKXDUq3

How Ukraine Is Prepping for Russian Attacks on the Energy Sector This Winter Over the summer, Ukraine managed to repair 80 percent of the energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks and prevent the collapse of the energy infrastructure.

GIF INSIDE STORY: #Russia’s invasion of Ukraine placed https://bit.ly/3P3040A European #gasbuyers at the forefront the #energy dilemma – net zero goals versus affordable and stable energy supplies. New contracting possibilities are emerging for buyers but #Europe has been lagging behind #Asia when it comes to securing supplies outside the volatile #LNG spot market. READ FREE ICIS story... #ICIS #energysecurity #energycrisis #europeancommission #energypolicy #basf

Good piece by Adrian about life without electricity in Ukraine. The time period of Adrian’s observations roughly coincides with my time in Ukraine as well. As in other respects, Ukrainians have shown amazing adaptation and innovation skills in energy generation and preservation, but the outlook for the winter is still quite dire. I echo Adrian’s recommendations to prioritize support for Ukraine in two major area: air-defense to protect its civilian infrastructure (and lives!) and for Ukraine’s partners to be more expedient and creative in restoring and supplementing Ukraine’s energy. A recent report by the Polish think tank Forum Energii, for example, argued that one of the most effective way to restore balancing capacities in Ukraine was to install small and dispersed gas units close to gas networks to Ukraine (these units can be located in neighboring countries, such as Poland). The possibilities are numerous, but as always, political will and financial resources in western capitals must be mobilized more expediently.

“For Ukraine, which is struggling with the war and the subsequent need for large-scale reconstruction, improving energy efficiency is not just a choice, but a necessity to strengthen their energy security.“ Join me tomorrow for the presentation of the report “Energy Efficiency in Green Recovery“ where we looked at how EU policies and regulations could help design a green reconstruction of Ukraine. https://lnkd.in/dw2MWyQz

War Could Plunge Israel into Darkness, Warns Energy CEO Shaul Goldstein, CEO of Noga – Israel Independent System Operator, warned that Israel could face severe electricity shortages in a war with Lebanon. As an "energy island," Israel’s self-sufficiency is crucial, but a missile strike could cause prolonged outages, crippling communication and infrastructure. Goldstein emphasized that life in Israel would become unsustainable after 72 hours without power. He described a scenario where inspectors, unable to communicate or access fuel, would face chaos. Despite ongoing investments to fortify the grid, Goldstein pointed out the ease with which Hezbollah could target Israel’s critical infrastructure. "We are not ready for a real war," he stated, underscoring the need for greater preparedness and Israeli ingenuity. ### Israeli Minister of Energy Eli Cohen: "I want to make it clear to our enemies: if Israel experiences a power outage for hours, Lebanon will face a power outage for months" ### In contrast with Israël in Lebanon everybody has a backup generator. They are used to power outages since the civil war.