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Karin Franzen

Interim Co-Head

Secretariat of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

karin.franzen(at)giz.de

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Dr. Yulia Rybak

Co-Head

Secretariat of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
Kreshatyk 34, of. 501
Kyiv, Ukraine

☎ + 38 099 5666 107

co-head.rybak(at)energypartnership-ukraine.org

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Oleksandra Zaika

Project Manager Energy Partnership

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

ep.ukraine(at)giz.de

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Riccarda Retsch

Project Manager Donation Campaign

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

helpenergyukraine(at)giz.de

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Ruslana Haiduk

Junior Project Manager Procurement Campaign

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

helpenergyukraine(at)giz.de

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The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership

Germany and Ukraine work jointly on enhancing energy efficiency, promoting modernisation of energy infrastructure and expanding the use of renewable energy. The Energy Partnership addresses vital issues like the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the energy sector transformation. Since the start of the Russian invasion it also provides the Ukrainian energy sector with emergency help.

We provide a platform for a bilateral political dialogue, foster cooperation in the energy sector and develop projects for implementing energy transition in Ukraine and Germany.

Facts & Figures

Population

Germany and Ukraine are among the 10 most populated countries in Europe. Ukraine is also the largest state whose borders lie entirely within Europe.

Ukraine
38
million
Germany
84.4
million

Sources:
Ukraine: Weltbank 2022
Germany: destatis – Statistisches Bundesamt, 2022

Total Final Energy Consumption

The energy intensity of the Ukrainian economy is three to four times higher than the average in the European Union. Industry and commerce consume more than 40% of energy sources. Energy efficiency and rational use of energy is one of the main directions of Ukraine's "green" energy transition and remains a constant priority of the Government. Germany is among the countries with the highest energy efficiency.

Ukraine
51.5
Mtoe
Germany
270
Mtoe

Sources:
Ukraine: Enerdata 2022
Germany: IEA 2020

CO₂ Emissions per Capita

Ukraine and Germany have pledged themselves to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions as well as to other climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. Ukraine is putting efforts into reducing its primary energy and carbon intensity in order to correspond to the average of the 27 countries of the European Union.

Ukraine
4.34
t CO2/capita
Germany
7.72
t CO2/capita

Sources:
Ukraine: destatis – Statistisches Bundesamt, 2020
Germany: destatis – Statistisches Bundesamt, 2020

Share of RES generation (of gross electricity generation)

As a leading country of energy transition, Germany is sharing its lessons learned with Ukraine and supporting it with recommendations on the integration of the renewable energy sources into the system and power grids. Considering the good geographical conditions for wind and solar energy in the south of the country, the Ukrainian government is actively working on increasing the renewable energy generation.

Ukraine
16.59 %
Germany
46.2 %

Sources:
Ukraine
Germany

Clean Energy Goals for 2050

Ukraine and Germany have set themselves ambitious energy transition targets. Ukraine has significant natural potential for a "green" transition and is fully capable to reach 70% share of renewable energy sources in electricity production by 2050. Interim goals are set at 25% by 2035. Germany aims to reach at least 80% share of renewable energy in electricity supply by 2050 and up to 45% by 2025.

Ukraine
70 %
Germany
80 %

Sources:
Ukraine 2020
Germany 2023

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More Details on the Energy Partnership

The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership (EP) provides a general framework for political dialogue in the energy sector on both sides to make cooperation on energy and climate issues even more effective.

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What we can do for you

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Support Political Dialogue

The German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership is a platform supporting a high-level intergovernmental dialogue on energy matters. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings. We organize the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and Ukraine.

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Promote Best-Practice Exchange

Nobody is forced to repeat the mistake of the other. To learn from one another is therefore key to the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership. We arrange and accompany expert delegations. We organize workshops and trainings-on-the-job. All for the sake of promoting what is already there: best-practice.

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Connect Business and Politics

We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help you make your position being heard in the partnership countries.

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Enhance Energy Transition Communication

Clear communication translates undertakings into understanding. As ambassadors of the energy transition we communicate the Energiewende through various channels. Here and there. Online and offline.

“The signing of the Joint Declaration of Intent marks the beginning of a new level of dialogue between Ukraine and Germany in the energy sector.”

Olha Buslavets
First Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine

Milestones

After months of preparation on both sides, 2020 marks the official starting point for the Energy Partnership. With the signing of the Joint Declaration of Intent on August 26, Germany and Ukraine obliged to enhance the bilateral partnership and practical cooperation in the energy sector.

09
November
2023
09 November 2023

The conference “Just Transition 2023: Multilevel National Dialogue” was held in Kyiv on the 9th of November

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04
April
2023
04 April 2023

Amended Joint Declaration of Intent between the Ukrainian and German Governments on the extension of the Energy Partnership

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04
April
2023
04 April 2023

The German Government launches a new project to support decentralized renewable energy in Ukraine

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27
March
2023
27 March 2023

Ukrainian delegation visits Berlin at BETD 2023

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01
December
2021
01 December 2021

Second German-Ukrainian Energy Day: Joint commitment to climate-neutral energy systems

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16
September
2021
16 September 2021

Just Transition: Second Mission of Special Envoy Stanislaw Tillich to Ukraine

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13
September
2021
13 September 2021 Signing

High-level delegation visit to Ukraine led by State Secretary Andreas Feicht

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08
December
2020
08 December 2020

First German-Ukrainian Energy Day

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Events

21 March 2024

BETD Side-Event “On the Road to the ‘Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024’: Sustainable Financing for Ukraine’s Green Transition during and after the War”

As a contribution to the upcoming discussions during the URC2024 conference in Berlin, the panel will focus on financing the green energy transition in Ukraine in the midst of the ongoing war and beyond. It aims to explore current strategies and approaches for financing sustainable reconstruction efforts and the transition to decentralised energy supply, as well as technical approaches and criteria for energy efficient restoration. The meeting will bring together decision makers and leading experts from politics, financial institutions, business and international cooperation actors to share their views on applicable solutions that would pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient energy supply in Ukraine.

Please register here

21 March 2024

BETD Side-Event Donation Campaign for the Ukrainian Energy Sector

The Secretariat of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership is organizing a side event on the Donation Campaign for the Ukrainian Energy Sector as part of the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) on Thursday, 21 March 2024 from 16:30 to 19:00 (CEST). The event will be hosted by the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW).

The event will be opened by Kerstin Andreae (Chairwoman of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries), followed by political statements from Svitlana Grynchuk (Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Ministry of Energy of Ukraine) and David Wilkens (Head of Division Ukraine – Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action). Within the course of the event there will be an update on the donation campaign, followed by insights from Ukrainian donation recipients and German donor companies and associations. In the end, there will be time for a discussion and a possibility for networking.

Due to limited space, we would like to ask you to reply to helpenergyukraine(at)giz.de until 19 March 2024 latestand indicate if you will be participating in person or online. The limited offline spaces will be administered in order of registration. Upon registration, you will receive a separate email containing the access link to the meeting or the location of the venue in Berlin. The event will be conducted in English.

05 December 2023

COP28 Side-Event “Climate Action and Energy Transition in War Times and Emergency Situations

Dear EnergyTransition Enthusiasts, please come and join our COP28 Side-Event on “Climate Action and Energy Transition in War Times and Emergency Situations” under the umbrella of the German-Ukrainian EnergyPartnership and the International Climate Initiative (IKI)

When: 5.12.2023 from 14:30 to 16:15 (Gulf Standard Time)
Where: Blue Zone, Ukraine Pavillon, B6 Nr. 71

With contributions from: Svitlana Grynchuk, Ministry of Energy, Ukraine Dmitry Petrunin, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ukraine Stefan Wenzel, Federal Ministry for Economics and Climate Action, Germany Jochen Flasbarth, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany Lionel Rapaille, European Investment Bank (EIB) Juan Carlos Olmedo, Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional, Chile Dr. Brian Isabirye, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda Adomas Audickas, MHP, Ukraine Anna Ackermann, Ecoaction - Centre for Environmental Initiatives

05
December
2023
01 December 2023

Extended Coordination Meeting on the Donation Campaign for the Ukrainian Energy Sector

On Friday, 1 December 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 (CEST) the Secretariat of the German-Ukrainian energy Partnership will hold an Extended Coordination Meeting on the Donation Campaign for the Ukrainian Energy Sector as part of a monthly coordination call series that is organized in collaboration with German associations and companies.

The extended meeting will showcase:

  • The process of the donation campaign that already delivered 3.900 goods valued at 2,15 million EUR for Ukraine and supported more than 450.000 Ukrainians.
  • Firsthand accounts of the current situation in Ukraine from donation recipients.
  • Practical experience with the donation process of German companies and associations.

Please register here to receive the access link to the event: https://live.invitario.com/en/extended-coordination-meeting-on-donation-campaign-for-ukrainian-energy-sector/registration/#io-content-registration

25 October 2023

3rd German-Ukrainian Energy Day

On 25th of October 2023, the 3rd German-Ukrainian Energy Day will take place in Berlin. This high-level event for decision-makers from governmental institutions, private sector, civil society, and international organizations is an integral part of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership. The participants will discuss the emergency support achievements of the German-Ukrainian energy partnership as well as the relevant and strategic priorities for both countries in order to accelerate a long-term recovery and energy transition.

The event will take place in Berlin. A livestream will be available.

More information: https://www.energyday.online/

Offline participation is only possible upon invitation.

01 December 2021

Second German-Ukrainian Energy Day

The second German-Ukrainian Energy Day - the central event for German-Ukrainian stakeholders, will take place on 1st of December under the motto “Working together to decarbonize the German and Ukrainian energy systems”. The target groups of the event are Ukrainian and German government institutions, business, civil society, academia, and other international organizations. Please find the latest agenda, as well as the link to the online stream of the event on our event web-site:  https://energyday.online/de

Second German-Ukrainian Energy Day is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy of Germany (BMWi) and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine (Ministry of Energy).

01
December
2021
08 December 2020

The 1st German-Ukrainian Energy Day

On 26 August 2020, Ukraine and Germany signed a Joint Declaration on the establishment of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership, which marks the beginning of a new level of dialogue and cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.

The 1st German-Ukrainian Energy Day, which will take place online on 8-9 December 2020, is the first public event to present the main directions of future cooperation and discuss current issues in the energy sector.

German-Ukrainian Energy Day is the central annual event within the framework of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership, bringing together representatives from politics, business and the expert environment of both countries to exchange experiences and to further develop and deepen economic and political cooperation.

The 1st German-Ukrainian Energy Day is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine (Minenergo).

 

15 March 2021

BETD Side Event “Is coal coming to an end? Structural changes for a decarbonized future” on 15 March 2021

In a virtual panel discussion, representatives from five countries discussed options of a coal phase-out and exchanged views on challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. 

In light of the international ambitions to stop climate change and reduce coal combustion, five high-level panelists from yet coal-dependent countries discussed possibilities to reduce the role of coal in the respective energy systems. The discussion was opened by Andreas Feicht, State Secretary in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. He was joined on the panel by Nasrul Hamid, State Minister of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources of Bangladesh, Francisco Javier López, State Secretary of the Chilean Energy Ministry, Vivek Kumar Dewangan, Deputy State Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Power, and Valentyna Moskalenko, Adviser to the Ukrainian Prime Minister.

During the event, the speakers took a stand to different opinions expressed by stakeholders from civil society, local policy and business that were shown in short video clips. More than 120 participants followed the discussion and contributed questions on coal phase-out from different perspectives. The two-hour event provided insights into the ambitions towards decarbonization in the represented countries and showed innovative approaches towards a just transition.

The panel discussion was moderated by Sandra Retzer, Head of Department Funding Programmes at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The event was conducted by the Energy Partnership Chile-Alemania, the Indo-German Energy Forum IGEF and the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership and took place as an official side event of the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2021.

 

Press contact: Ms. Olha Zhuk (zhuk@dena.de)

15
March
2021
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German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

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The central task of the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is to reinvigorate the social market economy, stay innovative in the long term and strengthen the social fabric in Germany.

Ministry of Energy of Ukraine

http://mpe.kmu.gov.ua/

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is the main body in the system of central government responsible for realization of electric power-generating state policies; nuclear-industrial, and oil-gas complexes often referred simply as the Fuel-Energy Complex.

Implemented by

German Energy Agency GmbH

https://www.dena.de

dena is Germany’s centre of expertise for energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and intelligent energy systems. As the "Agency for the Applied Energy Transition" we contribute to the attainment of energy and climate policy objectives. The Agency’s efforts are dealing with all energy consumption sectors.

GIZ

https://www.giz.de/en

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work. It is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas and works in more than 120 countries.

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Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)

https://www.bmu.de/

The Ministry is responsible for a range of government policies that are reflected in the name of the ministry itself. The ministry has been working over 30 years now to protect the public from environmental toxins and radiation and to establish an intelligent and efficient use of raw materials.

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

http://www.bmz.de/de/index.html

Founded in 1961, the Ministry works to encourage economic development within Germany and in other countries. It cooperates with international organizations involved in development including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and the United Nations.

The German-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Ukraine)

https://ukraine.ahk.de/

The German-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Ukraine) was founded in Kyiv in 2016 and since then has been supporting its member companies in their international business as an important platform for bilateral economic exchange.

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