Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the regular implementation of the programme was temporarily put on hold. Instead, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark agreed to redirect programme funds to provide emergency technical and financial support to partner authorities in Ukraine. This immediate assistance addresses urgent needs for infrastructure repair and equipment donations to support the recovery of Ukraine’s energy system following ongoing attacks, while laying the foundation for a green reconstruction.
In April 2022, Denmark, via the UDEPP, provided an initial donation of DKK 4 million (EUR 0.5 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund (UESF). As the Fund’s first contributor, the programme provided critical “seed money” that helped launch the initiative, managed by the Energy Community Secretariat. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine prioritised these resources to procure the equipment and materials needed to repair damaged energy infrastructure.
Denmark remains a committed supporter of the fund, ensuring transparent and rapid procurement of essential energy components. As of 14 July 2026, total signed contributions to the Fund reached EUR 2,135.8 million, including EUR 78.5 million contributed by Denmark.
On November 15, 2022, President Zelenskyy presented the Ukrainian Peace Formula to “bring peace to Ukraine and restore a rules-based order to the world”. Together with Poland and Norway, Denmark served as a co-leader for the formula’s third track, which focused on Energy Security and the reconstruction of the country’s energy system. UDEPP provided institutional support for this initiative by hiring a dedicated coordinator to ensure scoping, and delivery of central tasks within Denmark’s co-leadership role.
The group of co-leaders held a range of meetings with participation from approximately 40 countries, resulting in a concept note that identified short- and medium-term energy needs and mobilised international support for energy-sector rules and norms.
The Danish Energy Agency has been coordinating the delivery of more than 150 tonnes of energy equipment provided directly to Ukraine from Danish corporations and district heating companies. This support was formalised through the launch of “Emergency Package” (Akutpakke) II by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in December 2022 to prepare for the heating season. Key shipments included specialised water equipment for Mykolaiv (January 2023), 40 tons of transformers and steel wires (April 2023), and mobile oil boilers and emergency generators (July 2023).
These donations have been replenishing Ukrainian utilities’ emergency reserves, enabling the restoration of essential heat, water, and power services. By providing backup generation and critical repair materials, the partnership strengthens energy resilience in heavily affected regions, directly supporting the civilian population to “get through the winter” despite ongoing attacks on infrastructure.
During the initial phase of the full-scale war, the UDEPP launched three specialised “Emergency Tracks” to support crisis management and recovery planning. This help included a pilot project in data collection, processing, and storage covering damage for one energy company, to be scaled up to the whole energy sector. Experts also provided recommendations on technical specifications for equipment needed to repair damaged substations and delivered technical analyses for the restoration of district heating systems in war-affected cities.
This work established a systematised, data-driven approach to recovery, moving from ad-hoc repairs to professional engineering assessments. These technical solutions enabled authorities to justify international aid requests and accelerate reconstruction, ensuring a faster return of central heating and electricity, which was vital for civil protection during the first year of the war.