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Cogeneration Equipment from USAID Allows Utilities in the Rivne Region to Supply Uninterrupted Heat to Communities
As a result of constant Russian bombardment, electrical and heating outages have swept through Ukrainian communities, hampering their ability to conduct daily life, run businesses, and operate infrastructure. In the cold of winter, rapid restoration of heat and power is key to keeping Ukrainians warm and critical infrastructure running. Cogeneration units (CGUs), equipment that provides […]
26 December 2024
Cogeneration Units Provided by USAID to State Communal Utility Lutskteplo Will Ensure Uninterrupted Heat Supply to Residents During Power Outages
Two cogeneration units, with capacities of 530 kV and 350 kV, delivered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to State Communal Utility (SCU) Lutskteplo through the Energy Security Project (ESP), will provide uninterrupted heat supply to approximately 20,000 residents in 114 multi-story residential buildings and critical infrastructure facilities. These include 7 kindergartens, […]
10 December 2024
USAID is helping the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine improve its asset management system
The Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) spends the lion’s share of its resources on maintenance, repair, and operation of its extensive network of facilities. To modernize the existing asset management system, GTSOU, with support from USAID, has developed and already tested a mobile application for equipment maintenance and repair (EMR). The first equipment […]
5 December 2024
Environmental, Social, and Governance consulting services for Ukrnafta
The USAID Energy Security Project (ESP) started Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consulting services for Ukrnafta. The initiative aims to analyze Ukrnafta’s operations, benchmark them against best-in-class peers, establish an initial greenhouse gas emissions inventory, and outline key EU reporting requirements. These tasks will assist in identifying areas for enhancement, optimization, and decarbonization. Through these […]
20 November 2024
Helping Ukraine
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the U.S. Government, through USAID ESP, has assisted the Government of Ukraine and energy companies to continue providing the Ukrainian people with access to electricity, gas, heat, and hot water.
In February 2023, the U.S. Government announced plans to provide $250 million in additional emergency energy assistance to help Ukraine strengthen its power grid in the face of Russia’s attacks. For over a year, USAID ESP has led the charge, and we recently expanded our collaboration with Ukrainian Government partners and energy and electricity utilities to prepare for the coming winter (2023-2024) and improve energy sector resiliency and stability.
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in additional emergency energy assistance in 2023
Grants & Tenders
The Grants Program is a flexible instrument of technical assistance of the Energy Security Project (ESP) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Grants Program aligns closely with ESP components, objectives, targets and goals, and has a fund of $10 million.