Electricity export capacity to Ukraine, Moldova from neighbouring EU countries can be increased for winter
The European Commission (EC) said on October 29 that it welcomes today’s confirmation by the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of Continental Europe that the electricity export capacity to Ukraine and Moldova from neighbouring EU countries can be increased for the winter.
Based on a joint assessment of the power system conditions, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for electricity (ENTSO-E) announced on October 29 that the export limit can be increased from 1700 megawatts (MW) to 2100 MW from December 1, while still ensuring power system stability and operational security, the EC said.
From March 2025, TSOs will reassess the commercial capacity limit between the EU and Ukraine and Moldova on a monthly basis.
European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, said: “Today’s announcement is a further sign of the strong support that the EU is offering Ukraine and Moldova, and the solidarity of the European TSO community.
“This move to increase our connections with Ukraine and Moldova was one of the three priorities outlined by President von der Leyen in September to help Ukraine’s winter preparedness in the energy sector,” Simson said.
On September 19, EC President Ursula von der Leyen announced new EU support for Ukraine’s energy security for the winter, at a joint press conference with Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol.
Von der Leyen emphasised the necessity to address the immediate needs in the country while making its energy system more resilient in the long term.
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