INTER RAO UES launches electricity exports to Ukraine

INTER RAO UES received orders to supply 400 MW to 500 MW of electric power to Ukraine between February 1 and February 5, 2012.

The Ukrainian partner has approached INTER RAO UES with this deal due to abnormally cold weather affecting the larger part of the country and causing shortage of electricity.

The partners are currently evaluating options to supply electricity from Moldova TPS to Southern and South-Western Ukraine.

INTER RAO UES is a diversified energy holding working in various segments of Russian and international electric power industry. INTER RAO UES is a leading exporter and importer of electric energy in Russia actively increasing electricity generation and sales activities and developing new lines of business. INTER RAO UES corporate strategy is focused on making the company a global energy enterprise and a key player in the international energy market. INTER RAO UES Group owns and operates approximately 29,000 MW of installed power generating capacity.