DTEK Invests UAH 5 Billion to Ready Thermal Power Plants and Coal Mines
From January to April 2026, DTEK Energy funneled roughly UAH 5 billion into preparations for both the summer consumption spikes and the next heating season, according to preliminary figures. The lion's share of this funding went toward repair campaigns and restoration work following enemy strikes, as well as bolstering the reliability of thermal generation and coal operations.
During the previous heating season, DTEK's thermal power plants weathered 11 large-scale attacks. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the company's facilities have faced over 220 such assaults. The rebuilding of these plants after shelling will stretch through all of 2026 and beyond. DTEK remains actively engaged in restoring power capacity to keep electricity and heat flowing to consumers.
'We are pressing on with round-the-clock restoration because the scale of damage remains unprecedented. Our mission stays the same: to rebuild capacity as fast as possible so Ukrainians have light and warmth, and the grid becomes more resilient, especially during peak load periods.' Oleksandr Fomenko
Since the full-scale war began, Rinat Akhmetov's DTEK has allocated over UAH 49 billion to repairs and recovery. The company continues to focus on ensuring the stable operation of Ukraine's energy system.
This UAH 5 billion investment underscores DTEK's commitment to restoring energy infrastructure severely damaged by military actions. Given the repeated attacks on thermal power plants, these efforts are vital for maintaining stable power supplies in Ukraine, particularly as summer consumption peaks approach. Successful completion of repair and restoration work could significantly reduce the risk of blackouts for both households and industry.
As DTEK continues to invest significantly in restoring its thermal power plants, it's important to note the challenges faced by the company's workforce. In a recent report, it was highlighted that DTEK power workers have restarted thermal plants a remarkable 68 times following attacks, with tragic losses among the staff. This underscores the resilience and dedication required to maintain energy stability during such difficult times. For more details on the risks and challenges encountered by these workers, read about their experiences in this article.