Ukraine: state coal output up in February 2024

Despite the war with Russia, state mines continue increasing output. Thus, while in January coal output totaled 178 thousand tons, in February it grew by 8.2%, to 194 thousand tons. According to the Ministry of Energy, in the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in March 2022 coal output was 173 thousand per month and…

Kyrgyzstan: coal exports to Uzbekistan up in 2023

Kyrgyzstan exported 1.066 million tons of black coal to Uzbekistan in 2023, up by 96% YoY. According to the State Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the value of exports amounted to $38.009 million, up 2.2-fold. Last year, Uzbekistan emerged as the primary buyer of Kyrgyz black coal. Romania purchased 78,965 tons and the Netherlands bought 37,268…