Ukraine, Germany exploring equipment to restore Chornobyl’s New Safe Confinement
First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed the possibility of securing reserve equipment to restore the New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant with a delegation of German companies that arrived in Ukraine together with German Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.
Ukrainian and German energy officials have been meeting to discuss ways to restore Ukraine's New Safe Confinement at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, following a Russian attack. According to Shmyhal, the talks centered on nuclear and radiation safety, as well as strengthening Ukraine's energy resilience and deepening their strategic partnership.
Shmyhal expressed gratitude to Germany for their attention to the restoration efforts and hoped they would continue to provide assistance. The discussions also touched on the possibility of securing restoration equipment, including from Germany's stockpiles, as well as potential B2B partnerships between companies in the biomethane sector.
Shmyhal praised Germany's consistent support for Ukraine, noting that they have delivered over 3,600 tons of critical equipment to the country, with their contribution to the Energy Support Fund exceeding €500 million.
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