NJSC “Nadra of Ukraine” and Baker Hughes have signed two documents aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions. On the sidelines of EU Green Week 2025, held from 3 to 5 June in Brussels, with the support of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, NJSC “Nadra of Ukraine” and the energy technology company Baker Hughes signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation in geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage (CCUS).
The Director General of the Ukrainian Geological Survey (UGS), Oleh Hotsynets emphasised that the launch of this partnership is another step for Ukraine within the global movement toward climate neutrality. Geothermal energy and carbon capture and storage are tools for our future, allowing us to combine energy security with environmental responsibility.
The first document concerns cooperation in geothermal energy. Ukraine has significant potential for the use of geothermal resources, particularly in the Zakarpattia Region. The use of thermal groundwater can provide heating, electricity generation, and support agriculture and industry. Repurposing wells from depleted fields will extend their lifecycle and reduce the costs of drilling new wells.
The second document provides for the implementation of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects. Ukraine has considerable potential for geological CO₂ storage in sedimentary basins, depleted oil and gas fields, and deep mineralised aquifers. Implementing such projects will support the decarbonisation of production and help meet European Union requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The start of this cooperation represents an important step toward the development of low-carbon technologies and the strengthening of Ukraine’s energy independence. Leveraging the expertise and technologies of an international partner will facilitate the effective implementation of innovative geothermal energy and CO₂ storage projects, aligning with Ukraine’s European course toward sustainable development and EU integration.