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Journalistic investigation: Putin's crony MP Medvedchuk negotiated coal purchases from occupied Donbas in 2014
His moves were reportedly greenlighted by then-President Petro Poroshenko and the country's SBU security agency, journalists claim, while Poroshenko's political force denies all allegations in this regard.
12:30, 01.06.2021
Ukraine among countries responsible for major coal power air pollution in Europe – analysts
At the same time, Ukraine has enormous solar (55 GW) and wind (319 GW) power potential which could allow for coal phase-out by 2030.
18:45, 25.05.2021
Energy ministry: Ukraine seeking to quit coal to become climate neutral by 2050
The Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2035 will also be revised taking into account climate challenges.
19:59, 22.02.2021
Ukraine to boost coal output to avoid imports from Russia-occupied part of Donbas – Vitrenko
In January and February, Ukraine had to import electricity from Belarus and Russia over the energy crisis.
13:35, 15.02.2021
Ukraine cuts spending on coal imports in Jan
Ukraine spent US$159.89 million to buy coal abroad in the first month of 2021.
15:15, 12.02.2021
Ukraine investigating illegal purchases of coal from Russia-occupied Donbas
The financing of terrorism is punishable by imprisonment for a term of five to eight years.
11:05, 11.02.2021
Ukraine may face system-wide accident in integrated power grids over lack of coal – NEURC
Ukraine's energy regulator will conduct unscheduled on-site inspections at certain enterprises.
16:05, 04.02.2021
Coal reserves at TPPs on decline, now 50% below norm
Last week, stocks totaled 244,700 tonnes of anthracite.
18:00, 01.02.2021
Ukraine cuts spending in foreign currency on coal imports by 40%
During the reporting period, Ukraine imported 16.95 million tonnes of coal compared to 21.8 million tonnes a year before (a 22% decline).
23:45, 19.01.2021
Ukraine sees 8% reduction in coal production in Jan-Nov 2020
Thermal coal production in the first 11 months fell by 6% y-o-y, to 2.6 million tonnes.
17:50, 14.01.2021
Coal stocks at Ukrainian TPPs shrink by 15% within week
Gas coal reserves decreased by 20.8%, to 470,200 tonnes.
16:55, 06.01.2021
Coal stocks at Ukrainian thermal power plants on the decline
The stocks shrank by a fifth.
15:59, 31.12.2020
PM vows to pay off wage arrears to coal miners in near future
The government made appropriate decisions on the distribution of funds that are to be received from Ukrtransnafta and Ukrnafta.
14:00, 04.12.2020
SBU exposes illegal coal supplies from occupied Donbas, including to EU
Masterminds behind the scheme had falsified paperwork on product origin.
16:55, 27.11.2020
NABU denies reports on alleged closure of Rotterdam+ case
SAPO Prosecutor Vitaliy Ponomarenko earlier filed a motion to close the Rotterdam+ case, however, under a ruling by the HACC, the investigation into the case resumed at the end of October.
16:40, 18.11.2020
Updated
Ukraine cuts spending in foreign currency on coal imports
Ukraine spent US$1.43 billion to buy coal abroad over the ten months.
23:59, 09.11.2020
High Anti-Corruption Court rules to reopen probe into Rotterdam+ coal supply model – media
A month ago, the court saw no grounds to reopen the case.
11:00, 28.10.2020
Ukraine reintroduces special duties on fuel imports from Russia
Previous special duties have been declared invalid.
16:20, 18.08.2020
Ukraine reduces forex spending on coal imports in seven months
It spent US$1.09 billion on imported coal.
11:20, 14.08.2020
Monopoly in extraction: MP explains high coal cost in Ukraine
Coal is twice as expensive as in Europe, legislator notes.
09:20, 29.05.2020
Row looming in Ukrainian energy sector as three nuclear units set to be shut down in favor of renewables
Ex-deputy hints at the suggestion that the acting energy minister is acting in the interests of Ukrainian mogul Rinat Akhmetov, who owns massive solar stations.
12:40, 29.04.2020
Ukraine's Cabinet issues decree on special duty on coal imports from Russia
The relevant decision has been posted on the government portal.
15:00, 27.04.2020
Ukraine cuts spending on coal, anthracite imports by over 36% in Q1
Russia, the United States, and Kazakhstan were major coal suppliers over the three months.
15:40, 13.04.2020
Ukraine imposes 65% duty on coal imports from Russia
The relevant resolution was adopted on March 18.
18:00, 09.04.2020
Ukraine's Cabinet imposes special duty on electricity, coal imports from Russia
The duty comes into effect on April 1, 2020.
14:40, 18.03.2020
New PM seeks to revise Ukraine's 2020 Budget
The priority for the Cabinet is to prevent the economic and budget crises.
10:20, 05.03.2020
Zelensky names condition for shutting unprofitable coal mines
The president emphasized that not a single mine can be closed until miners get new jobs with decent pay.
19:50, 25.02.2020
President Zelensky says coal, electricity imports need to be limited
He proposes only those types of coal that are not produced in Ukraine could be bought abroad.
16:55, 25.02.2020
Too much coal left unsold, industry needs reform – energy minister
The load on heat generation and the demand for energy production with the use of coal have shrunk in Ukraine.
12:40, 07.02.2020
SBU lures ex-"DPR coal industry minister" into Ukrainian-controlled territory (Video)
The man supervised coal production in Russia-occupied districts of Ukraine's Donetsk region.
16:13, 29.01.2020
Energy ministry says to close down loss-making state-owned coal mines
The Minister noted that 3 million tonnes of coal produced by state-run mines cannot cover wage costs.
10:20, 26.11.2019
Ukraine boasts record high coal reserves since 2015
This allows passing this winter without any issues.
21:20, 22.11.2019
Ukraine cuts currency spending on imported coal this year
Russia, the United States, and Kazakhstan were major suppliers.
19:07, 09.11.2019
Poroshenko denies involvement in "Rotterdam Plus" formula
The formula is no longer used after the introduction of a new electricity market from July 1, 2019.
18:59, 22.09.2019
Naftogaz says budget to lose US$11.85 mln from selling cheap gas to DTEK Skhidenergo
The company said that coal for the Luhansk TPP should have been purchased and stockpiled in advance.
12:20, 15.08.2019
SBU asked to verify information on Centrenergo's coal purchase from occupied Donbas
If the facts are confirmed, the Trade Union asks the SBU to take urgent measures to stop the corruption scheme and punish its organizers.
22:28, 07.08.2019
Ukraine cuts spending on coal imports in H1 by over 4% to almost US$1.5 bln
Russia, the United States, and Kazakhstan were major suppliers of coal.
15:47, 11.07.2019
Coal stocks at Ukrainian TPPs shrink by almost 6% within week
Anthracite reserves decreased by 11.8%, to 329,000 tonnes.
13:20, 05.07.2019
Russian invaders sell Donbas coal to 19 countries – media
From March 2017 to December 2018, Russian occupation forces exported almost 6 million tonnes of anthracite mined in the areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions under their control.
22:40, 26.06.2019
Coal stocks of Ukrainian TPP down by 9.7% in past week – ministry
Anthracite reserves decreased by 4%.
19:10, 26.06.2019
Coal stocks of Ukrainian TPPs down by 6.8% in past week – ministry
Stocks of anthracite coal decreased by 0.7%.
11:30, 20.06.2019
"Rotterdam Plus" formula de facto no longer used in Ukraine since May – Gerus
The formula has been criticized by many experts, as well as by the government.
16:00, 19.06.2019
Issue of wage arrears to miners at Lvivvuhillia, Volynvuhillia resolved – Gerus
The Ukrainian president set a clear task: to put an end to corruption schemes in the coal industry.
15:20, 18.06.2019
Luhanska TPP facing problems with coal amid Russian sanctions
The plant has enough coal only for 41 days of stable operation.
19:45, 11.06.2019
Ukraine raises spending on coal imports in Jan-May
Russia, the United States, and Kazakhstan were major suppliers of coal to Ukraine in the first five months.
12:40, 11.06.2019
Ukraine increases coal import costs
The main suppliers remain Russia, the United States, and Kazakhstan.
23:45, 10.06.2019
Updated
Ban on shipments of Russia's coal, oil products to Ukraine comes into force
Subject to the ban are crude oil, lubricants, petroleum jelly and coke, bituminous and asphalt mixtures, etc.
10:15, 03.06.2019
Ukraine sees 9.2% reduction in coal production in first four months of 2019
State-owned coal mines alone reduced coal production by 18.6%.
12:58, 31.05.2019
Reuters Exclusive: Coal deal showcases lack of transparency in Ukraine
Police are now probing Volynvuhillia over the non-payment of UAH 5.9 million ($220,000) in salaries from July 15 to September 5, 2018.
13:20, 25.03.2019
Russia sells stolen Donbas coal as its own to Turkey, Europe without latter's knowing that – Ukraine's minister
South Ossetia and other unrecognized quasi-state entities are widely involved in the scheme.
16:56, 03.03.2019
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