DTEK, owned by businessman Rinat Akhmetov, has established itself as the foremost investor in Ukraine’s economy since the onset of the full-scale invasion.
Since the beginning of the conflict, DTEK has committed €2.2 billion to support the operations of Ukraine’s energy system, marking the highest level of investment among businesses during the war.
The company’s investments are directed towards repairing thermal power plants and electrical networks damaged by attacks, maintaining coal and gas production, and advancing renewable energy initiatives.
While the majority of these investments are financed through the company’s own resources and those of Akhmetov, DTEK is also actively seeking international funding and partnerships.
“By 2024, DTEK has become the largest investor in the energy sector and the overall largest investor in Ukraine… In the following two years of the prolonged war, this investment leadership is maintained, particularly after the grueling winter of 2025-2026, when the scale of Russian attacks on energy assets and the need for reconstruction reached unprecedented levels,” the publication states.
Additionally, other significant investments have been made by major companies such as the steel giant Metinvest, which has spent over 50 billion UAH on production during the war, as well as ATB, Epicenter, MHP, Astarta, and others.
DTEK has emerged as the largest investor in Ukraine's economy during the ongoing conflict, committing €2.2 billion to various energy initiatives. This investment underscores the company's significant role in the reconstruction and maintenance of Ukraine's energy infrastructure amidst ongoing challenges.