System Capital Management invests four billion dollars in Ukrainian recovery following four years of conflict

Rinat Akhmetov's SCM has poured $4 billion into rebuilding Ukraine's energy and transport infrastructure, focusing on restoration after four years of conflict.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 6, 2026, 9:30 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Interfax-Ukraine

Large scale capital injection for reconstruction

International investment company System Capital Management (SCM), owned by businessman Rinat Akhmetov, announced on Friday that its total investment in Ukraine’s recovery has reached $4 billion (over 150.5 billion UAH) since February 2022. These funds have been allocated toward the urgent restoration of infrastructure destroyed by enemy action, as well as the construction of new facilities and the modernization of existing production assets. According to the company's official statement, nearly $1 billion of the total amount was dedicated specifically to the emergency repair of infrastructure facilities damaged during massive air attacks and shelling.

Stabilization of the national energy grid

The primary recipient of SCM’s investment has been the Ukrainian energy sector, specifically thermal power plants and electricity grids operated by DTEK. These facilities have remained primary targets of Russian military operations, necessitating constant repairs to maintain the stability of the energy system. SCM reported that these investments have successfully brought part of the power plant capacity back into operation, effectively reducing the duration of electricity outages for domestic and industrial consumers. Beyond repairs, the company has funded the construction of a new wind power plant in southern Ukraine and the country’s largest electricity storage system to provide balance to the grid during periods of high volatility.

Diversification of recovery projects

SCM’s restoration efforts extend beyond energy into transport, telecommunications, and civilian infrastructure within the cities where its various holdings operate. The investment portfolio includes significant contributions from Metinvest in the mining and metallurgy sectors, as well as Ukrtelecom and Lemtrans for logistics and communications. These enterprises are actively working to replace destroyed infrastructure with modernized capacities that can better withstand the current high threat environment. Akhmetov emphasized in the report that despite deliberate attempts to deprive the Ukrainian economy of the conditions necessary for life and work, the nation remains resilient due to the combined efforts of the army and the private sector.