Ukraine Explores U.S. Partnership in Nuclear Energy and Liquefied Gas
During Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's working visit to Washington, the Ukrainian delegation held a series of strategic meetings with representatives of the U.S. government, discussing, in particular, the possibility of developing cooperation on nuclear energy and liquefied natural gas.
The Gaze reports on it, referring to the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine on Telegram.
Ukrainian Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk took part in talks with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, as well as with the management of Bechtel, Fluence Energy, GE Vernova, Holtec International, Invenergy, Jacobs, Mercuria, Parsons, TechMet USA, Venture Global, and Westinghouse Electric Company.
The Ukrainian side informed its partners about the extent of damage to energy infrastructure as a result of constant Russian attacks and emphasized the urgent need for its restoration.
President Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's interest in expanding the presence of American business in the energy sector, particularly in joint projects that will contribute to modernization and increased energy security.
“The challenge is clear – Ukraine needs more strength, and we can achieve this together. We discussed the urgent needs of the moment – very concrete measures to support our energy system, as well as long-term cooperation,” wrote Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media platform X, adding that there are specific projects that can create more opportunities for both sides.
At the meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Energy, specific areas of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy and liquefied natural gas were discussed.
"In particular, we talked about nuclear energy and liquefied gas. I am glad to continue our fruitful dialogue with the Minister, as we had a substantive online conversation just a week ago. Such a reliable partnership with the U.S. plays an important role in strengthening our energy security and successfully overcoming the challenges of the heating season," said Svitlana Grynchuk.
In addition, the prospects for implementing short- and long-term joint projects in the fields of oil, gas, and nuclear energy, as well as the possibilities for their financing, were discussed with the heads of energy companies.
As The Gaze informed earlier, the U.S.–Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction has officially begun operations, marking a new stage in bilateral economic cooperation aimed at rebuilding Ukraine’s economy and critical infrastructure.