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Ukraine Ramps Up Power Imports Amid Blackouts

POWER

Ukraine is planning to import 23.69GWh of electricity on Wednesday – a new record – as Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure paired with cold weather has caused a significant capacity deficit in Ukraine’s power system, the Energy Ministry said.

  • Imports are expected to be up from 21.07GWh on Tuesday and from 19.48GWh on Monday.
  • Ukrenergo said restrictions on energy supply had been introduced to due power shortages.
  • The restrictions on industrial energy consumers will continue on Wednesday but the supply of power to critical infrastructure will not be restricted, Ukrenergo added.
  • Businesses and households had controlled emergency shutdowns in all regions from 6:40-9:00 local time.

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