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In December 2016, Ukraine has burnt 3.1 million tonnes of coal, which is 22.3% more than in the same period of 2015, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy and Mines.
In 2016 Ukraine increased coal consumption by 9.4% compared with 2015, up to 31.3 million tonnes, according to the report.
The ministry says in December 2016, Ukraine used up 3.1 million tonnes of coal, which is 22.3% more than in the same period of 2015.
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