In January-August Poltava Mining and Processing Works consumed 98.9 million cubic meters of gas, down by 22% YoY.
According to the company statement, the decrease was the result of the move from the gas to the sunflower seed husks.
On August 1, all the lines in the pellet shop switched to this fuel. In 8 months the works was able to save over 100 million UAH.
According to the company chairman Victor Lotous, this also allowed to save 3.5 million cubic meters of gas. PGOK consumes some 5 million cubic meters of gas a month. (Ukrainian metal)