Ukraine: energy system operating stably

First Deputy Energy and Coal Industry Minister of Ukraine Halyna Karp says that in spite of the blocking of coal supplies in Donbass, the united energy system of Ukraine operates stably. “At present the united energy system of Ukraine operates in a state of emergency, which has been introduced in connection with the blockade in…

Ukraine: oil output down in January 2017

Oil production in Ukraine decreased by 4.4% YoY in January, to 129,400 tons. The Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry reported that gas condensate production for the period increased by 7.6%, to 58,100 tons. Naftogaz Ukrainy enterprises in January cut oil production by 4.6%, to 127,000 tons, gas condensate output – by 3.5%, to 38,800…

Ukraine to boost gas production in 2017

The Ukrainian government published a concept for development of Ukraine’s gas production sector approved at the end of 2016. The document envisages the increase of gas production from 18.7 billion cubic meters in 2016 to 20.3 billion cubic meters in 2017 and 27.6 billion cubic meters in 2020. According to government resolution No. 1079 dated…