Due to a surplus of electricity, Ukraine has been transferring surplus electricity to Poland, and new damage to power grids in Dnipropetrovs'k and Chernihiv regions has been caused by Russian shelling over the past day. This was reported on Tuesday by the Ministry of Energy, UNN reports.
Generation
The Ukrainian power system experienced a surplus of electricity yesterday. At the request of NPC Ukrenergo to the adjacent transmission system operator, the surplus was transferred to Poland in the total amount of 1488 MWh (from 10:30 to 14:00)
The ministry said that no shortage of electricity is expected today. There are 9 units of generating equipment of thermal power plants in reserve, which will be used if necessary, the Ministry of Energy said.
"The situation is under control. The system is balanced. No outage schedules are applied," the agency added.
Consequences of shelling
Overnight, as a result of repeated enemy shelling, overhead lines in Chernihiv region were reportedly damaged, and 1,500 consumers in 19 settlements were cut off from electricity.
The shelling damaged power grids in Dnipropetrovska oblast, resulting in the shutdown of OHL 150 and a 150 kV substation.
As a result of hostilities, a gas distribution pipeline was damaged in a frontline village in Kharkiv region. Gas supply to 26 consumers was cut off.
Emergencies
Two malicious damages without oil spills have been detected at a main oil pipeline in Poltava region. The investigation is ongoing, the Energy Ministry said.
Import/exportImport/export
For the current day, electricity imports are forecasted at 1691 MWh. Exports are also expected to reach 6446 MWh.
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