British Mines Advisory Group to help Ukraine with clearing mines at energy facilities
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and a branch of the British non-governmental organisation The Mines Advisory Group have signed a memorandum that provides for cooperation in clearing mines at Ukrainian energy facilities and their surrounding areas.
Source: press service of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
Details: The memorandum was signed by Deputy Energy Minister Yaroslav Demchenkov and MAG Branch Director Jon Cunliffe in the presence of Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko and Grant Shapps, UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Quote from Halushchenko: "Mine clearance of energy facilities is a very important thing. Unfortunately, the resumption of power supply is hampered by the territories being heavily mined, especially in the liberated areas. Many Ukrainian energy companies are ready to train their specialists and purchase equipment to speed up mine clearance. And we thank MAG for its willingness to provide such assistance."
More details: The Memorandum means cooperation to create conditions for the safe reconstruction of Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure by clearing energy facilities, their premises and adjacent territories of explosive devices and their components that pose a threat to human life and health, and ensuring the proper safe operation of energy facilities.
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MAG is also expected to provide technical assistance and advisory support to:
- successful execution of mine risk education activities;
- technical and non-technical examination and demining of territories;
- promotion of a safe environment creation for the socio-economic development of regions affected by combat actions.
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