Ukraine: DTEK production indicators for Q1 2016

In January-March DTEK companies produced 7.2 million tons of coal (up by 5.8% YoY), generated 9.8 billion kWh of electricity (down by 10.9%), transmitted 12.1 billion kWh of electricity via networks (down by 0.5%) and produced 381.1 million cubic meters of natural gas (up by 47.7%). “Recently, the progress of the energy sector reforms has…

Russia: Mechel announces change in management

Mechel reports that its chief financial officer Andrey Slivchenko is leaving the company following the completion of his two-year contract. “We are deeply grateful to Andrey Slivchenko for his huge contribution into our efforts on stabilizing the company’s financial situation. Andrey joined our team at a very complicated time and has well discharged the duties…

Ukraine: energy ministry to increase coal price

The Ministry of energy and coal industry head Igor Nasalik says coal price can still grow. “Coal price should meet European price. We seek to increase the price”, he said. According to him, the coal industry is suffering from the lack of financing. The ministry is working on state subsidies, management quality increase, but still…