Ukraine technically prepared for synchronization with ENTSO-E – Shmyhal

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during an hour of questions to Government held in Parliament on Friday, February 18, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

"Technically, we are almost 100% prepared for Ukraine to join Europe's energy system in 2023," Shmyhal said.

According to the official, the dates for operation of Ukraine’s power system in an isolated mode in February may be adjusted, but plans for such test operation remain in force.

He noted that according to World Bank experts, synchronization would bring Ukraine $1.5 billion in additional revenues annually. Moreover, Ukraine's integration into ENTSO-E will demonopolize the energy market, ensure modernization, decarbonization, and ensure energy independence.

As reported, the test operation of the Integrated Power System (IPS) of Ukraine in an isolated mode is planned for February 24-26, 2022, which will be one of the stages of integration into ENTSO-E.

The synchronization of IPS of Ukraine with ENTSO-E is scheduled for 2023.

ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators, unites 43 operators in 36 countries of the European continent.

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