Norway to give Ukraine €48 million to restore energy sector before winter
The Norwegian government has announced 500 million kroner (€48 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure and buy equipment. The funds will be paid out in November and December.
The Norwegian government announced on Tuesday, 27 October, that it will provide Ukraine with 500 million kroner (about €48 million) in energy aid. The money is intended for repairing energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks and for purchasing equipment, and it will be disbursed in November and December, ahead of winter in Ukraine. The news site European Pravda cited the Norwegian government's statement.
The announcement was made by Norway's Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, during a visit to Kyiv. The assistance will be provided under the Nansen programme, Norway's support framework for Ukraine.
How the funds will be used
The money will be channelled through Ukraine's Energy Support Fund. According to the government, the fund allows money to be directed quickly to specific repairs, new equipment and investments where the need is greatest. Ukraine itself decides what is most urgent.
The minister said Ukraine will soon enter another wartime winter. In his view, to keep the electricity supply as stable as possible and avoid serious humanitarian consequences, it is essential that Ukraine receives funds to buy equipment to strengthen and restore critical infrastructure.
Norway's support overall
The government said that since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Norway has allocated more than 16 billion kroner to Ukraine for gas purchases, restoring energy infrastructure and investment in new solutions.
In total, Norway's support in 2026 under the Nansen programme will reach 85 billion kroner. Of this, 15 billion kroner is civilian and humanitarian aid, of which energy support is a part, while 70 billion kroner goes to military needs.
Earlier steps
In mid-October, Sweden announced a 500 million kroner aid package (almost €45 million) to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure before winter. On the same day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders that Ukraine needs at least €70 billion next year to defend against Russian aggression.
