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Norway Allocates $45.5 Million to Strengthen Ukraine’s Energy Grid Before Winter
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Norway announced the allocation of 500 million kroner ($45.5 million) to bolster Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of the upcoming winter season.
The funding will arrive through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund in November and December to enable quick repair work, equipment purchasing, and investments in critical infrastructure damaged during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian officials highlighted a specific need for new power cables to maintain stable electricity distribution across the country.
“Ukraine will soon enter another winter under war conditions. To ensure the most stable energy supply possible and avoid severe humanitarian consequences, it is crucial that Ukraine receives funds to purchase equipment for strengthening and restoring critical infrastructure damaged by Russian bombings,” stated Energy Minister Terje Aasland.
The minister noted that companies such as Nexans, based in Halden, could manufacture and supply the required subsea cables.
“Ukrainian authorities indicated that the supply of subsea cables is one of Ukraine’s top priorities. Such cables, for example, can be manufactured and delivered by Nexans from Halden,” Aasland added.
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The funds form part of the 85 billion kroner ($7.73 billion) Nansen Support Programme for 2026, which designates 70 billion kroner ($6.37 billion) for military needs and 15 billion kroner ($1.36 billion) for civilian and humanitarian support.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Norway has directed over 16 billion kroner ($1.45 billion) toward gas purchases, energy infrastructure restoration, and new technological solutions.
As a harsh winter looms, Ukraine's air defenses are dangerously depleted as the country prepares for an expected surge in Russian energy strikes.
International supplies of Patriot interceptors are severely constrained, leaving Kyiv scrambling alongside European allies to secure hundreds of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles before the cold sets in.
With Ukrainian air defense intercepting only a fraction of incoming ballistic missiles, experts and officials warn that the upcoming winter threatens to bring severe energy disruptions and critical infrastructure challenges across the country.
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