Mykolaiv owes a billion for gas: possible disconnection and arrests

Mykolayivoblteploenergo owes about UAH 800 million to Naftogaz of Ukraine. Because of this, the company's accounts may be arrested, which will jeopardize preparations for the next heating season.

This was reported by MikVisti with reference to Mykola Logvinov, director of Mykolaivoblteploenergo.

According to him, the situation is complicated by the so-called difference in tariffs. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, heat tariffs have remained frozen, and the state has undertaken to compensate for this difference.

As of January 1, 2026:

• the state owes the company over UAH 1.27 billion
• Mykolaivoblteploenergo's debt to Naftogaz is about UAH 800 million

"That is, we are owed 500 million more than we owe," Logvinov explained.

Threat of arrests and gas cutoffs

According to the director, Naftogaz has already sent letters to Ukrainian heating companies regarding the possible seizure of accounts and even the termination of gas supply.

This could have critical consequences for Mykolaiv.

"Seizure of accounts means that we will not be able to buy materials, fuel and prepare for the heating season properly," Logvinov said.

An even bigger threat is the possible cessation of gas supplies, which would effectively mean a halt in electricity production.

The city's power generation is at risk

In 2025-2026, the company produced about 18 million kWh of electricity, which is 55% more than it consumes.

This electricity is supplied to the city grid, supporting the power system during the war and shelling.

However, in case of gas problems, this generation may stop.

Risk of disruption of important projects

The project to install 15 cogeneration units donated by international donors to the city is also under threat.

If the accounts are arrested, the company may not be able to assemble and launch these units, which will significantly affect the energy stability of Mykolaiv.

As Intent previously wrote, Mykolaiv region produces much more electricity than it consumes. The region generates about 4 gigawatts of power, while it needs only 300 megawatts.

As a reminder, on March 18, Mykolaiv introduced hourly power outages amid an emergency in the power system.

Андрій Колісніченко