Norway provides additional funding to ensure Ukraine's energy security
Norway is providing an additional NOK 1.5 billion in funding to secure access to electricity and heating for people in Ukraine. The funding is being provided in cooperation with the EU and will be used to help meet Ukraine’s energy needs as the country enters its fourth winter of full-scale war, the press service of the Norwegian government has reported.
"Ukraine is facing another difficult winter and the power supply in the country is unstable. Together with the EU, Norway is stepping up efforts to ensure that Ukrainian households, businesses and institutions have access to energy. These efforts are important both for individual Ukrainians and for keeping the wheels of the country turning," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The funding from Norway is being channelled through the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF), which seeks to mobilise public and private investments for the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine following the destruction caused by Russia’s war of aggression. The UIF is a part of the Ukraine Facility, the EU’s dedicated instrument for providing civilian support to Ukraine. This is the first time Ukraine will be receiving support from Norway directly through this instrument.
"Ukraine needs an adequate, stable supply of energy in order to maintain essential services as it continues to fight to defend itself. By cooperating with the EU, we are ensuring that the funds will be used to help secure Ukraine’s energy supply," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
The funding is being provided under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine and comes in addition to the support for gas purchases already provided in 2025. Since 2022, Norway has provided a total of NOK 6.1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine.
