Koretsky: Energoatom's new top management should be formed as soon as possible

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky convened his inaugural discussion with Energoatom's Supervisory Board, emphasizing the urgency of revamping the company's management structure and vowing full backing. He urged the board to swiftly enact a comprehensive management overhaul, labeling it a top priority. The government pledged to furnish the necessary support.

Koretsky underscored the need for a new top management team to be in place as soon as feasible, following a transparent competitive selection procedure. He further discussed Energoatom's financial circumstances and preparations for the autumn-winter season with the Supervisory Board members.

Systematic meetings between the prime minister and the board are slated to become routine, he announced. The anticipated appointment of a new chairman and updated executive team at Energoatom, as per First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal's forecast, is expected by October. The selection process concluded on July 31, 2026.

Naftogaz of Ukraine, according to former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, might be positioned under her leadership. Oleksandr Vizir, coordinator of the Energy and Climate sector at the Ukraine Facility Platform, indicated that discussions with Naftogaz's independent supervisory board members, who hold the authority to appoint the chairman of the board, were ongoing.

Former NEURC member Olha Babii endorsed Svyrydenko as the optimal choice for Naftogaz. Prime Minister Koretsky, during a Government Question Time session on Aug 21, expressed hope that the new Naftogaz chairman would be appointed after the autumn-winter heating period.