The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has transferred $66.4 million to the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine, reports the Ministry of Energy.
SIDA's total contributions to the Fund now stand at $211.2 million. Of this amount, $46.5 million went to a separate special account for guaranteeing nuclear safety.
The funds have been used to purchase equipment for a distributed generation development project in one of Ukraine's most energy-deficient regions. Equipment was also acquired for NPC "Ukrenergo" and distribution system operators in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv oblasts.
Germany recently transferred the largest single contribution since the Fund's inception — $166.5 million.
As of 25 December 2025, the Fund has received grant funds totaling over $1.58 billion. During December alone, $268.3 million in new contributions arrived.
The Energy Support Fund of Ukraine was established in April 2022 at the initiative of Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson. Since its launch, the fund has proven itself as an effective mechanism for attracting and coordinating international assistance to Ukraine's energy sector.
"The Fund's resources are used to purchase equipment, spare parts, and other materials necessary for restoring and stabilizing Ukraine's energy system after Russian attacks," the ministry notes.
In early December, Sweden announced it would gradually phase out aid to five countries — Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia — to increase assistance to Ukraine.
