Nadra Ukraine, Baker Hughes partner on geothermal energy
Ukraine-Baker Hughes MOU signing ceremony (source: https://mepr.gov.ua/)
Alexander Richter
9 Jun 2025
Nadra Ukraine and Baker Hughes signed a cooperation agreement to explore geothermal and carbon capture potential, supporting Ukraine’s low-carbon recovery.
At EU Green Week in Brussels, a cooperation agreement was signed between Ukraine’s state-owned energy company NAC “Nadra of Ukraine” and global energy technology firm Baker Hughes, marking a significant step toward developing geothermal energy and carbon capture solutions in Ukraine.
The Memorandum of Cooperation outlines plans to assess Ukraine’s geothermal potential and support the deployment of decentralized, low-carbon energy systems. The initiative aims to contribute to Ukraine’s sustainable post-war recovery, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and align with the European Union’s Green Deal.
“The beginning of cooperation between Nadra Ukrainy and Baker Hughes Company is another practical step towards Ukraine’s integration into global markets and the European economy. The signed documents reflect the paradigms of modern energy transition processes, which are consistent with the EU Green Deal. And geothermal energy projects have significant potential in Ukraine, as they can ensure diversification of electricity sources, which will ultimately help to gradually abandon fossil fuel-based electricity and heat production. So now we have the opportunity to conduct research on Ukraine’s geothermal potential and attract investments and modern technologies in low-carbon projects,” emphasized Svitlana Hrynchuk, Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine.
According to official statements, geothermal energy in Ukraine holds strong potential to diversify electricity and heat generation. The agreement enables joint studies and the potential application of Baker Hughes’ advanced technologies to unlock these resources.
In addition, the partners will explore opportunities for carbon capture and storage (CCS), particularly in depleted hydrocarbon fields in Ukraine’s western regions near the EU border. The Black Sea is also under consideration for long-term CO? storage, in collaboration with regional partners.
This partnership is viewed as a tangible step toward energy system modernization, international integration, and achieving Ukraine’s climate ambitions. It reflects a broader shift in Ukraine’s energy strategy toward innovation, resilience, and alignment with European sustainability frameworks.
Source: Ministry press release, Facebook/ Svitlana Grynchuk (Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, Ukraine)
