Ukraine has signed a memorandum on the restoration of the interconnector with Poland
The Ministers of Energy of Ukraine Herman Galushchenko and the Minister of Climate and Environment of Poland Anna Moskva signed a Memorandum of Intent on cooperation in the field of energy.
This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to Ministry of Energy.
The document was agreed to increase energy security in Central and Eastern Europe and to refuse to supply Russian energy. The memorandum states the intention to restore the interstate air line between Ukraine and Poland to put it into operation at 400 kV as soon as possible.
“Introduction of an interstate air line between Ukraine and Poland will increase the stability of our connection with the country’s energy systems ENTSO-E, promote further synchronization and integration of energy markets. Its launch of electricity potential could increase exports to Poland to 1 GW. This will help Poland to a large extent to fill Russian gas and coal. We are grateful to our Polish friends for their constant and comprehensive support, “Galushchenko said.
The parties support further integration of Ukraine into the European energy market, reform of Ukraine’s energy markets according to European principles to accelerate the integration of energy and gas markets of both countries. Poland also supports Ukraine’s proposals to become a full member of ENTSO-E.
The Ministry of Energy emphasizes that the restoration of the interconnector will contribute to the safety of Ukrainian power systems and energy systems of European countries, as well as even more opportunities for electricity exchange between Poland and Ukraine. The parties also agreed to develop market rules for calculating and allocating capacity.