Ukraine dismantled one of the frontline thermal power plants

Ukraine dismantled for parts the Kurakhiv thermal power plant (TPP) in the Donetsk region. The components were used to restore DTEK's capacities.

This was reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Kurakhiv TPP was dismantled

The media reports that DTEK, preparing the power system for winter, decided to dismantle the frontline Kurakhiv TPP for parts to repair other facilities. Dismantling began in the spring and continued until the end of summer.

This step was caused by delays in the supply of energy equipment from partners due to bureaucracy. DTEK also looked for spare parts in Europe, but the deliveries took a long time.

The publication notes that the Kurakhiv TPP lost access to coal due to a destroyed bridge, and the approach of the front line made it impossible to restore it.

DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko called the decision to dismantle the plant for spare parts forced, as "there was no choice". The workers took the dismantling painfully, as many of them had dedicated years of work to the plant.

Despite the difficulties with transporting super-heavy equipment, spare parts from the Kurakhiv TPP helped DTEK restore about 60% of its capacity after the Russian attacks. The company noted that they plan to restore the plant when circumstances allow, although this may take some time.

Previously, DTEK reported that Ukraine's energy system was 100% ready for winter. Power engineers were restoring damaged generation and carrying out work to strengthen power grids.

We also wrote that restoring thermal power plants after shelling requires significant financial investments and time. Since the beginning of the year, more than 2.1 billion hryvnias have already been spent on repairs.