DTEK Group Highlights: 14th March – 4th April, 2025

• DTEK receives €11 million grant from the French government to build Ukraine’s first digital substation
  

DTEK has received an €11 million grant from the French government to build Ukraine’s first digital substation. The project will be delivered using technology from GE Vernova and cost €15 million, funded by the €11 million French government grant and a €4 million investment from DTEK.

The approval signifies the deepening relationship between France and Ukraine, and strong international support for strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience and security.

“A modern, digital power grid is a critical element to enhancing Ukraine’s energy resilience, boosting performance and meeting future demand. In doing so it also lays the foundations of our future energy independence and Ukraine’s economic recovery.“ – said Maxim Timchenko on his LinkedIn account.

• The Fight For Light: Oleksandr Usyk trains at a war-damaged power plant to support Ukraine’s energy workers

In a powerful show of support, Usyk visited one of DTEK’s thermal power plants that has been repeatedly targeted by russian shelling. Standing in the plant’s destroyed control room, he put on his gloves and held a training session to symbolise the resilience of Ukraine’s energy workers.

During his visit, Usyk met with energy workers who risk their lives to keep the plant running despite ongoing attacks. Usyk thanked them for their hard work and dedication.

• DTEK expands Advisory Council with distinguished Japanese diplomat Kuninori Matsuda to strengthen ties with Japanese stakeholders

The strategic addition reinforces DTEK's commitment to expanding cooperation with Japanese partners and investors as part of its recovery and transition strategy.

Ambassador Matsuda brings extensive diplomatic experience in Eastern Europe and Asia, having most recently served as Japan's Ambassador to Ukraine from October 2021 to October 2024. His appointment comes at a critical time following DTEK's recent investment initiatives in Japan and the company's ongoing efforts to rebuild Ukraine's energy infrastructure after russian attacks.

• Special commission meeting in Polish Sejm: Ukrainian and Polish energy sectors – cooperation for energy security

On 20th March, at DTEK’s initiative, the Commission on Energy, Climate and State Assets of Polish Sejm held a roundtable discussion, “Poland and Ukraine United: Energy Security Talks” in Warsaw. It was the first event of its kind in recent times, bringing together MPs, government officials, diplomats, and business leaders in the Sejm to discuss energy cooper.

“Partnership is the foundation of our energy security and Ukraine has few closer partners in this sphere than Poland.

From future Polish investments in Ukraine to DTEK projects in Poland, as well as ever-stronger grid and gas connections between our nations, we are moving forward at pace.

We will be advancing these conversations over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, the DTEK team is on the ground developing projects to support the creation of a decentralised, decarbonised energy system in Poland, including our 133 MW battery storage project in Trzebinia.“ – said Maxim Timchenko on his LinkedIn account.

The Washington Post:A shattered Ukraine power plant hopes the ceasefire will let it rebuild

Axios:Ukrainian CEO warns Europe against russian gas revival

Sky Sports:Boxing champion Usyk and DTEK unite in "Fight for Light" as CEO describes energy war

Powerful photos of Usyk training at a damaged thermal power plant were featured in The Times, The Telegraph, The Independent, Sky News, and Le Monde.