Ukraine: gas consumption down in 2016

In 2016 Ukraine reduced natural gas consumption by 4.1% (by 1.366 billion cubic meters) YoY, to 32.361 billion cubic meters. According to the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry, in particular, industry consumed 9.599 billion cubic meters (down by 15.9%), households and budget-sustained organizations used 12.457 billion cubic meters (up by 2.3%), heating companies –…

Ukraine: Energy Ministry asking IFIs to support corporate management reform at Ukrenergo

Ukraine’s Energy and Coal Industry Ministry has asked international financial institutions (IFIs) to help reform corporate management at national energy company Ukrenergo, the ministry has reported on its website. “Minister Ihor Nasalyk asked leading IFIs (EBRD, EIB, World Bank) to support changes in the Ukrainian systemic operator Ukrenergo in line with common international standards,” the…