The Slovak state company SEPS has indicated that it may cease its emergency power assistance to Ukraine, but officials suggest this would not significantly affect the country’s energy system.
According to a statement, the emergency support from Slovakia has been minimal and sporadic. The last instance of aid provided by the Slovak transmission system operator at the request of Ukraine’s NEC ‘Ukrenergo’ occurred on January 23.
Furthermore, SEPS has not yet issued any official documents regarding its intention to terminate the mutual emergency assistance agreement. ‘Ukrenergo’ clarified that this agreement is not linked to commercial matters, and electricity imports from Slovakia continue without restrictions. The volumes of electricity imported are determined solely by the outcomes of auctions for cross-border capacity allocation.
The Slovak energy company's potential withdrawal from emergency power assistance is not expected to disrupt Ukraine's energy system, as recent support has been limited. The import of electricity from Slovakia remains unaffected by this situation.