Ukraine: Dowty Propellers to deliver parts for new An-132D built for Saudi Arabia

Britain’s Dowty Propellers will supply propeller systems for the engine of new multipurpose An-132D aircraft built at the facilities of Antonov State Enterprise (Kyiv), part of Ukroboronprom State Concern, under a contract with Saudi Arabia. Information about the signing of the agreement between Dowty Propellers and Antonov to supply two R-408 six-blade propeller systems for…

Ukraine: free falling grain prices

The beginning of the season 2016/2017 was marked by export prices reduction to six-year minimum. Only during the first week of the new season prices for all grain crops lost on average $7, and they are also down by $40 compared with the beginning of last season. In fact, price reduction is typical for a…

Ukraine: energy consumption to drop

Ukraine should reduce energy consumption by 5% every year, European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Johannes Hahn said. “Energy efficiency is one of the key goals of our joint initiatives”, he said. “Our goal is to improve energy efficiency by 5% every year”, Hahn said. He said that Ukraine should focus on energy efficiency…

Ukraine: 7.7 million tons of coal imported in H1 2016

In January-June Ukraine imported coal and anthracite (foreign activity code 2701) valued at $678.2 million, in particular $102.09 million in June. According to the State Fiscal Service, the Russian Federation delivered coal worth $446.26 million, the United States – $95.93 million, Australia – $43.28 million, other countries – $92.72 million. The total volume of coal…