13 Oct 2026
Ukraine Receives €300 Million from the European Investment Bank for Winter Gas Purchases
Ukraine’s
state energy company Naftogaz has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB)
for a loan worth €300 million
(about $352 million). The funds will be used to purchase
natural gas to ensure energy security during the 2025-2026 winter heating season.
The need for additional financing arose after domestic gas production fell by
nearly 40% following a series of Russian strikes on production
facilities. According to Naftogaz representatives, the new credit line will allow
the company to replenish
underground gas storage facilities in time and guarantee stable energy supplies
for the population during the winter.
Under the agreement, Naftogaz has also committed to reinvest an amount equivalent to
the loan into renewable energy and decarbonisation projects. This step
reflects Ukraine’s long-term strategy to transition to a more sustainable energy model and reduce its dependence on fossil
fuels.
The European Investment Bank emphasized that supporting
Ukraine remains one of its key energy policy priorities, especially amid the ongoing
conflict and regional energy instability.
The new loan from the EIB is more than just a measure to secure gas supplies for winter – it represents a sign of confidence from European partners in Ukraine’s energy and financial resilience. At the same time, parallel investment in “green” projects demonstrates that, even during wartime, Ukraine continues to pursue energy modernization and integration into the European energy space.
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