Interfax-Ukraine news agency announces the completion of development and implementation of an updated version of the agency’s online news feed.
“This is a resource with enhanced functionality for information processing. The service is designed for users who need not only quick access to news streams, but also tools for structuring them, searching databases, consolidating news, etc.,” explained Yegor Boltryk, director of Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
The new version has improved navigation capabilities and changed the system’s configuration to make it more flexible and understandable. The design has been updated for the convenience of mobile gadget users.
“In line with global trends, we decided to simplify the interface as much as possible, making it easy, versatile and convenient to use from any device,” added Yegor Boltryk.
The updated version has improved the system for working with the news archive (Interfax-Ukraine databases).
“The new version of the search tools is more accurate, in particular, the ability to generate complex queries and reports has been updated. I am confident that our domestic and foreign clients from various sectors (banks, embassies, government agencies, media, etc.) will appreciate the new adaptability of the system and the new capabilities of the search engines,” explained Maxim Urakin, Development and Commercial Director of Interfax-Ukraine.
“Interfax-Ukraine is an independent Ukrainian news agency that has been operating in the Ukrainian political and economic information market since 1992. It produces more than 40 news products in four languages. The agency’s editorial office is located in Kyiv. “Interfax-Ukraine is not part of any foreign media holdings. The founder and owner of Interfax-Ukraine was Oleksandr Martynenko.
As reported at the end of 2023, Interfax-Ukraine news agency became the official representative of the international company Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) in the Ukrainian market.
The agency has been a member and official service provider of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine since 2005. “Interfax-Ukraine provides up-to-date political, financial and economic information not only on Ukraine but also on a number of key countries for Ukraine (Europe, China, the United States, etc.).
In 2023, Vodafone Ukraine showcased resilience and positive momentum across all key operational and financial indicators. Despite the impact of the ongoing war, the company not only preserved but also increased its investments in the development and support of Ukraine’s telecommunications infrastructure. Compared to the previous year, Vodafone’s investments surged by an impressive 58%, reflecting a commitment to enhancing business efficiency.
Financial and Operational Highlights
Revenue Growth: Vodafone’s revenue grew by 9% to reach UAH 21.6 billion in 2023. Key drivers included a focus on expanding fixed-line services, increased data usage, and growth in both mobile and fixed-line service revenues.
OIBDA Increase: The company achieved a 13% increase in OIBDA, which reached UAH 12.7 billion. The OIBDA margin also improved to 58.7%, representing a 1.8 percentage point increase.
Net Profit Surge: Vodafone’s net profit soared to UAH billion, a remarkable fivefold growth compared to 2022. Factors contributing to this substantial increase included currency stabilization (due to NBU’s managed exchange rate regime), reduced losses and impairment related to assets located on non-controlled territories, partner discounts, and overall business efficiency gains.
Investment Milestone: The generated profit allowed Vodafone to reinvest in network coverage and maintain network stability. Notably, the company achieved record-breaking investment levels, surpassing even pre-war figures from 2021.
Vodafone’s commitment to Ukraine’s telecommunications infrastructure underscores its resilience and determination to thrive despite challenging circumstances.
Investments
In 2023, Vodafone’s investment in Ukraine’s infrastructure amounted to UAH 5.7 billion. Throughout the two years of full-scale war, Vodafone invested a total of UAH 9.3 billion in the country.
Despite continuous network damage and the need for equipment restoration, the operator continued to expand. During the active phase of the war, Vodafone successfully brought 5,500 base stations online, enhancing coverage and network capacity. Over these two years, data traffic increased by 1.5 times. On average, a Vodafone data customer uses approximately 9 GB of mobile internet per month. This surge in usage contributed to an increase in the ARPU, reaching UAH 107.2 per month in 2023.
Expanding the network by 40% allowed Vodafone customers across Ukraine to consume more content while maintaining high-quality mobile internet. In the third and fourth quarters of 2023, Vodafone emerged as the leader in mobile internet speed in Ukraine, as confirmed by user tests using Ookla’s Speedtest®.
Subscriber Base
Systematic investments in network development and restoration, coupled with attractive tariff initiatives, positively impacted the subscriber base. In 2023, Vodafone managed to increase its customer count. As of the end of the year, 15.9 million people in Ukraine use Vodafone services, representing a 3.2% growth compared to 2022.
Additionally, more than 2 million Vodafone customers remain abroad and continue to use Vodafone services with Ukrainian tariffs. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, Vodafone has supported Ukrainians seeking refuge in European countries. Most tariffs include free access to the “Affordable Roaming” service in 30 countries. This service provides 10 GB of mobile internet and 100 minutes for calls to Ukrainian and destination-country subscribers, subject to payment of the Ukrainian service package.
Fixed Internet
Vodafone Ukraine has made significant strides in its fixed business segment. In 2023, Vodafone continued its development of fixed business by increasing investments in the expansion of new fibre optic lines based on Vega, a company within the Vodafone Ukraine group. Additionally, Vodafone acquired a new asset, purchasing 90.6% shares of LLC “Freenet”.
During the past year, the company actively expanded its coverage in the cities of its presence and started the construction of the GPON network in Mykolaiv and Ivano-Frankivsk. In 2023, a network was built in 3,125 apartment buildings with the possibility of access to high-speed Internet for 411,426 households.
In total, access to the Vodafone Gigabit Net service is already available in more than 6,000 homes in Ukraine.
Vodafone tripled its fixed internet user base using GPON technology, which has proven to be the most reliable and energy-independent access technology for home and office internet. Thanks to the development of its own network and the acquisition of a new provider, Vodafone has now entered the top 5 fixed internet providers in terms of user count.
Vodafone Retail
Retail revenue increased by 16%, reaching UAH 773 million in 2023, contributing to 3.6% of the entire Vodafone Ukraine group’s revenue. Vodafone Retail improved the efficiency of its retail points, nearly doubling the number of available brands in Vodafone stores. The company received industry recognition, winning the “Retailer of the Year in the Portable Electronics Segment” award from the Association of Retailers of Ukraine (RAU), as chosen by Ukrainian consumers. Throughout the year, Vodafone opened 5 new stores, bringing the total number of retail outlets to 430: 92 company-owned stores and 338 dealer stores.
Vodafone’s Commitment to Ukraine
Vodafone Ukraine has made substantial investments in supporting the country and its citizens. Since the onset of the full-scale invasion, Vodafone has been dedicated to ensuring millions of citizens remain connected with their loved ones and have access to information during these challenging times, regardless of their mobile account status.
Vodafone has launched a series of social and charitable initiatives, including humanitarian and Financial Assistance:
• Providing direct financial aid and humanitarian support.
• Procuring emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• Initiating the “League of Warmth” charity challenge, aimed at insulating maternity hospitals.
• Supporting children who have lost parents due to the war.
In total, Vodafone’s social investments during 2022-2023 amounted to UAH 1.7 billion
For more information, please contact:
Vodafone
Press service
press@vodafone.ua
About Vodafone
Vodafone is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, providing a wide range of services including mobile voice, data transfer, messaging, fixed broadband and cable television. The Company operates across 17 countries and partners with mobile networks in 43 countries. As of 31 March 2024, Vodafone provides services to over 340m mobile customers and 28m fixed broadband customers, 20m TV customers and connects more than 162m IoT devices. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com.
Vodafone Ukraine is a leading telecommunications company that provides high-speed 3G and 4G Internet services and fixed broadband services. The Vodafone’s investments during the active construction of high-speed Internet networks in 2015 –2023 exceeded 42 billion UAH. The record investments have ensured the technological leadership and the development of new technological services – Internet of Things (IoT), technologies and solutions for Smart City, big data analytics, fintech services, cloud services. Vodafone has 15.9 m customers in Ukraine. Since December 2019, Vodafone Ukraine is part of NEQSOL Holding.
About NEQSOL Holding
NEQSOL Holding is a diversified group of companies operating across the energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, and construction industries.
The group of companies operates in the Netherlands, the UK, the USA, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan and the UAE.
Along with its plans for further business development in Ukraine, the Holding opened its representation office in Ukraine at the end of 2020.
In the hotel business, every little thing matters a lot. The choice of hotel towels is one of those aspects that can decide whether a guest will be satisfied and come back again, or whether they will find another hotel for the future. Towels are not just hygiene and comfort items, they are becoming an important part of the hotel experience. The quality of towels can determine the overall impression of a hotel and affect the reputation of the hotel as a whole.
“Hotel Solution, as a leading supplier of hotel textiles, holds a key position in the hotel industry. Our company understands the importance of every detail in the hotel business and offers services and solutions aimed at optimizing the guest experience and increasing the hotel’s competitiveness,” says owner Mariana Boichuk. “With a wide range of products and an individual approach to each client, we help Ukrainian hotels provide their guests with high-quality towels that meet the highest standards of comfort and safety.”
One of the most important aspects affecting the quality of towels is long-fiber cotton, which is one of the most popular materials for the production of hotel towels. It is known for its softness and high absorbency, which makes it an ideal choice for guests of any hotel. The long fibers of cotton make towels strong and durable, ensuring their resistance to wear and frequent washing. In addition, cotton towels absorb moisture well and dry quickly, which is an important factor for guests’ hygiene and comfort.
In addition to cotton, there are other materials used to produce hotel towels. For example, polyester towels can be very effective in absorbing moisture and drying quickly, and they can have a more consistent color and fewer wrinkles after washing compared to cotton towels. However, polyester towels can be less soft and less pleasant to the touch, which can affect guest comfort.
Another alternative material is bamboo, which is known for its environmental sustainability and softness, but may be less durable compared to cotton. Additionally, microfiber towels may be lighter and quicker to dry, but they may be less absorbent than cotton towels.
Quality is also affected by the density of the hotel towel material, which determines its softness, fluffiness, and comfort when used. Towels with a higher density usually feel softer and fluffier, which makes them more pleasant to use. In addition, such towels can provide better moisture absorption and faster drying after use. However, it is important to maintain a balance between density and softness, as towels with too much density can look and feel too heavy and coarse.
Another key characteristic of hotel towels is their ability to absorb moisture effectively and dry quickly after use. This is especially important in the hospitality industry, where quick service and preparation of rooms for new guests is an advantage. Towels with high moisture absorption efficiency allow for faster drying of the guest’s body and a less damp feeling. At the same time, the drying speed of towels affects their hygienic quality, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and freshness for every guest.
And what about laundry and towel bleaching for hotels? After all, this is also an integral element in creating safe conditions for guests to stay in a hotel. For example, the use of chlorine to bleach hotel towels can have certain negative consequences for both guests and the environment. First, chlorine can cause allergic reactions in some people, especially those with sensitive skin. Chlorine can also leave residue on towels after bleaching, which can lead to skin irritation or even allergic reactions.
In addition, the use of chlorine in the process of bleaching hotel towels can have a negative impact on the environment. Chlorine emissions can be released into the environment, contaminating water sources and harming various species of plants and animals.
That is why alternative bleaching methods are available. Alternative methods of bleaching hotel towels can be used to reduce the risks to guests and the negative impact on the environment. One of these methods is the use of biological agents such as hydrogen peroxide or enzymes, which effectively remove stains and brighten the fabric without the use of chlorine. These methods are safer for guests and the environment because they are less aggressive and do not contain harmful chemicals.
Another alternative method is the use of ultraviolet light, which can be used to bleach fabric without the use of chemicals. This method is effective in removing bacteria and stains, ensuring high hygienic quality of towels without the risk of allergic reactions or negative environmental impact.
Still, checking the quality of hotel towels is a crucial step in the process of choosing the right supplier. First of all, it is important to make sure that the towels meet the requirements of quality and safety standards, such as OEKO-TEX Standard 100 or other international certificates. These certificates confirm the absence of harmful substances in textile products and guarantee their safety for the health of consumers.
In addition, you should pay attention to the quality of materials and seams. Towels should be made of high-quality long-fiber cotton, which ensures softness, moisture absorption and durability. The quality of the seams is also of great importance, as they affect the service life of the towels.
When choosing hotel towels, it is important to take into account the needs of the hotel itself and the preferences of its audience. For example, an upscale hotel with a higher class of service may require higher quality towels with an exclusive design and exquisite details. In this case, it is important to pay attention to the colors, texture, and sizes that match the overall style of the hotel and meet the requirements of its customers.
For business hotels or hotels with a simplified service, medium-quality towels with a more practical design and affordable prices may be suitable. It is also important to consider the number of guests staying at the hotel to ensure that there are enough towels for all customers.
Considering the needs of the hotel and the type of its audience will help you choose the perfect hotel towels that will meet the requirements of quality, convenience and aesthetics, contributing to a positive guest experience.
Choosing quality hotel towels will play an important role in enhancing the overall guest experience and meeting their needs. When guests stay at a hotel, they expect high quality service and comfort. High-quality towels made of soft long-fiber cotton not only provide comfort during use, but also contribute to the overall feeling of coziness and luxury.
Using high quality hotel towels can also help enhance a hotel’s reputation and increase customer loyalty. Guests will remember the positive experience of using high-quality and comfortable towels during their stay. High-quality towels can become part of a hotel’s unique image and help it stand out from the competition.
In summary, the choice of quality hotel towels determines not only the comfort and satisfaction of guests, but also the image and reputation of the hotel. High-quality towels made of long-fiber cotton provide softness, high moisture absorption and coziness for guests. They are an important component in creating a positive first impression and improving the overall hotel experience. The right choice of towels can increase the level of comfort, hygiene standards and guest satisfaction, which in turn will help to improve the hotel’s rating, increase customer loyalty and competitiveness in the market.
Hotel Solution, as a leading supplier of hotel textiles, offers a wide range of quality hotel towels that meet the highest quality standards and ensure comfort and guest satisfaction. We understand the importance of the right choice of hotel textiles for the successful operation of the hotel and are always ready to provide professional advice and support in choosing the best solutions. With Hotel Solution, your hotel will get the best value for money, which will help improve the level of service, enhance your reputation and successfully develop your business.
In today’s world, the hotel experience of visitors is becoming not just an accommodation, but a unique journey into the world of comfort and health care. The importance of these factors in the hotel industry is hard to overestimate. Guests are increasingly expecting not only a standard set of services, but also the opportunity to enjoy real coziness, maintain their health and feel at home.
“To create coziness, textile solutions play a key role in turning a hotel room into an oasis of comfort. From the quality of materials to functional properties, every element of hotel textiles is designed to create a pleasant atmosphere and satisfy guests’ needs for comfort and care for their well-being,” – says Mariana Boychuk, owner of Hotel Solution.
Hotel Solution is an expert in the hotel textile market in Ukraine, providing a complete solution for hotels as a textile manufacturer and professionally advising our partners on how to choose textiles depending on the budget and strategy of the hotel. We are a reliable partner in the hotel industry because we carry out a full production cycle, control quality at every stage and adhere to the standards of the hotel industry.
Why do hotels choose Hotel Solution? We import specially designed fabrics that are durable and retain their appearance for a long time. We have our own sewing production, which allows us to provide an individual approach and attractive pricing. We understand the needs of our partners and do everything necessary to create competitive advantages for them.
We provide comprehensive solutions and provide the room stock not only with bed linen and towels, but also with blankets, pillows, beds, mattresses, upholstered and cabinet furniture. Hotel Solution has equipped more than 200 hotels in Ukraine.
Careful selection of materials in hotel textiles is the first and most important step towards ensuring guest comfort. The use of hypoallergenic fabrics for hotel duvets, sheets, pillowcases and towels, not only prevents irritation, but also creates a safe space for relaxation. Ergonomic solutions, in turn, are aimed at maximizing guest satisfaction. From the shape of the pillows to the density of the materials, every detail is designed to meet the anatomical features, providing an unparalleled level of comfort and support during your stay.
Ensuring guest safety is the most important aspect in the modern hotel industry. Hygiene and environmental friendliness are becoming increasingly important criteria for choosing hotel textiles for business hotels. Such hotels usually strive for high standards of cleanliness and adherence to environmental principles in their operations. Textile materials must meet hygiene requirements, ensuring safety and comfort for guests. In addition, it is important that textiles are made from environmentally friendly materials and meet the requirements for sustainable production. Textiles with antibacterial and anti-allergenic properties are becoming a key element in maintaining cleanliness and health. Innovations in laundry and hotel linen care are raising hygiene standards. Specialized methods and products not only ensure perfect cleanliness, but also extend the life of textiles, making guests’ stay as comfortable and safe as possible.
To confirm the compliance of hotel textiles with hygienic and environmental standards, it is important to obtain the appropriate quality certificates. These certificates confirm that the production of textiles is carried out in compliance with all the necessary safety and quality standards. The most common certificates for textile products are OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which confirms the absence of harmful substances, and ISO certificates, which guarantee compliance with international quality standards. Obtaining such certificates confirms the high quality and safety of hotel textiles.
Innovations in the textile industry bring comfort to guests’ accommodation through heat regulation and ventilation. Modern textile materials from which we produce hotel duvets sheets, towels and other hotel products – have a unique ability to regulate the thermal regime, adapting to individual guest preferences. Adaptive textile solutions allow hotels to create comfortable spaces in different climatic conditions, providing ideal conditions for relaxation at any time of the year.
Emphasizing the importance of key aspects of improving comfort and health through textile solutions in the production of blankets, towels, bathrobes and other hotel textiles, we can talk about how advanced technologies and adaptive materials demonstrate how textiles are becoming an important factor in ensuring a comfortable stay for guests in a hotel. In the future, as guests become more aware of the impact of the environment on their health, innovations in this area will not only continue to improve living conditions but also have a positive impact on public health. Thanks to the constant development and implementation of advanced technologies, textile solutions will continue to play a key role in creating a cozy and caring space for guests.
Hotel Solution, in turn, always follows all the innovations in the world of high-quality and environmentally friendly fabrics for the production of hotel textiles and strives to always stay in trend to produce only the best products for its customers.
To learn more about our company and all our activities, please visit our website
Andrii Gorokhov, CEO of private equity umgi
The extraction of minerals in Ukrainian deposits has always been perhaps the most profitable sector of the domestic economy. And even now, in the conditions of war, Ukraine’s mining industry is actively developing thanks to the support of businesses and communities. On the other hand, the strategy of protection and steady growth of the industry at the legislative level is in development. So it is quite natural that international investors show interest in this sector even today.
umgi has been investing in the sector for over 17 years. Comparing our practical experience of developing mining companies in 5 countries of the world, I would like to highlight the main advantages of setting up a mining business in Ukraine.
On the importance of communication
To begin with, Ukraine has considerable potential in the extraction and processing of strategic and critical minerals, but achieving success would require our country to become more visible on the global market. The largest players of the international market are indeed guided by reputable analytical sources in their decision-making. For example, these include an annual survey of mining companies by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank. The research presents a general index of the attractiveness of a country, which is based on the assessment of mineral potential and the perception of state or local policies by companies in the extractive sector. The downside, however, is that Ukraine is not included in this study at all. That is, we realise that one of the primary tasks for the promotion of Ukraine on the world stage is spreading the word about the high potential of our industry. International investors should see why it is profitable for them to invest in the Ukrainian mining industry instead of choosing some other country.
In general, according to McKinsey & Company, the above annual survey tracks 15 drivers of the extractive industry, which can be roughly divided into 4 priority groups:
There is a sweet spot determined based on the best combination of these drivers, i.e. the so-called group of countries with a high level of mineral resources and government policies favourable to the development of the industry. The countries of this group include the US, Canada, Chile, Australia, Finland, and Morocco. And there are no obstacles for Ukraine to be on this list soon: we have more than enough objective advantages.
So, why Ukraine?
Given that our company researches mineral investment markets in all corners of the world every year, I can confidently say that Ukraine has great indicators in many of the above parameters. Firstly, we have high-quality mining resources. Secondly, favourable economic factors play a prominent part, including the resource location (i.e. transport costs, ease of export) and price forecast for target minerals and technologies (mineral extraction challenges). Taxes are only one indicator, and perhaps a less important one given the location-specific nature of mining investment. Comparatively, for example, the relatively low cost of land (one of the largest investment costs) and labour (one of the most important operating costs) are of key importance in making investment decisions.
I will dwell in more detail on these and other competitive advantages of Ukraine.
Let me stress that almost all geological information is digitised and public. This means that industry experts are constantly updating the details of research into areas rich in mineral deposits. However, data related to critical minerals that are labelled “For official use” are still restricted. For our part, we support the disclosure of this information to all investors.
The next advantage is that, unlike many other countries, Ukraine keeps inventory records. Therefore, during mining processes, information is available about the extent to which the deposits are depleted. We also have maps of ownership of land plots and ecological zones. And this is really a very effective toolkit for further work to analyse investment projects.
Among the economic factors, we should highlight the cost of labour, which is lower in Ukrainian mining compared to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe by 55–65%. The level of taxes in Ukraine also plays an important role in making investment decisions. If we compare the cost of energy resources, they are also cheaper in Ukraine than in some other neighbouring European countries, and this also gives us an advantage. This is primarily due to excise taxes, as they are lower for energy resources compared to other countries. Here we can also add the cost of land — here, too, Ukraine is highly competitive among other countries for international investors. For instance, in Ukraine, the average cost of land where you can extract minerals is about $3,000. At the same time, the average cost of land in Poland is up to $40,000. Paradoxically, in India, this indicator reaches $60,000. Naturally, there are some cases where certain owners want to get much more. This is normal, because it is a market and every owner is entitled to their own expectations.
One of the criteria used to evaluate the prospects of mining projects in a particular country is the availability of land. And here Ukraine also has an indisputable advantage because of its mechanism for the forced redemption of land plots for public needs. This allows to somewhat align the demands and individual expectations of the owners. It is possible to get a fair price in court because there is a regulatory assessment procedure. The so-called availability of land opens up opportunities for the extraction of any and all minerals, whereas in most other countries, the list of such minerals is limited and clearly defined, or the forced redemption of land plots is prohibited altogether.
What will help Ukraine join the sweet spot group?
According to McKinsey & Company, in order to be desirable for investments in the extractive industry, countries can use various incentives to attract exploration companies. The primary incentives include:
– Money or subsidies (direct financing);
– Foregone revenue: indirect state aid where the state neither allocates funding nor assigns certain taxes;
– Favourable permit and supervision procedures, availability of high-quality public data.
Another rather interesting and relevant issue, which is closely scrutinised today due to its importance for investors, is the possibility of establishing the rule of law. This is what Argentina did years ago: they established a legal framework to allow investors to sue businesses, local authorities and even the state in other jurisdictions.
Obviously, we realise that there are considerable risks associated with the subsoil use, and therefore investments in mining, in Ukraine. This is not only about financing, taking into account military risks. There are also geopolitical, regulatory and workforce (availability and level of expertise) considerations; fluctuations in market prices, etc. However, a considerable list of risks does not mean that doing business here is inadvisable. It just highlights what we have to work with. Some things can be mitigated, others cannot be helped, and certain tasks require the support of the state. Furthermore, now our Government and the Parliament are implementing many positive changes that should make life easier for subsoil users.
Thus, as we can see in general, Ukraine has very good indicators from the perspective of the investment climate across many parameters. Even when it comes to critical materials, investors see profitable prospects even today. Because any development begins with a new demand. And then comes the strategy together with the vision, followed by large investments and great competition on the world stage.
On August 17, 2023, the UkrainianGasOpen 2023 Forum: Production. Transportation. Storage. Sales”, where the topic is developed with a focus on key aspects of gas production and sales in Ukraine during a full-scale war. The Forum is organized by EnergyClub and the Association of Gas Traders of Ukraine, partners – Ukrainian Energy Exchange, Zakhidnadraservice Group, All-Ukrainian Industry Association “Federation of Employers of Oil and Gas Industry” and Yuriy Nagornyak, general information partner – Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
Time of the event: 10:00-14:00
For the third time, the Forum will become a communication platform for an open public discussion that will bring together representatives of relevant government agencies, industry legislators, players in the Ukrainian gas sector, specialized associations and leading media to discuss trends in the gas industry during the war, including production, transportation, storage and sale of natural gas.
The relevance of the Forum is driven by the increasing changes in the development of the Ukrainian domestic gas market in times of war; the focus of the Ukrainian market on the possibilities of ensuring Ukraine’s energy security under martial law; and the active review of global trends in the development of the gas sector in Europe and the world.
The Forum’s program includes two panel discussions on the following topics: the goals set by the President of Ukraine to increase natural gas production and create conditions for energy independence; development of the Ukrainian gas market in the context of war; global trends in the gas sector in Europe and experience of exchange trading in Ukraine.
Participants will have the opportunity to network with colleagues during the official and informal parts of the event. The Forum will be followed by individual press interviews with speakers and networking.
Among the speakers: Andrii Gerus, Chairman of the Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities; Kostiantyn Ushchapovskyi, Chairman of the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Public Utilities (invited); Mykola Kolisnyk, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine; Oleksiy Chernyshov, Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine (invited); Oleh Tolmachev, Acting Acting Director General of JSC Ukrgazvydobuvannya; Roman Malyutin, Head of JSC Ukrtransgaz; Vadym Rybachuk, Commercial Director of LLC GTS Operator of Ukraine; Yuriy Nagornyak; Stepan Kozytskyi, Director General of Zakhidnadraservice; Oleksandr Romanyuk, Acting acting CEO of JSC Ukrgasvydobuvannya (May 22 – January 23); Dmytro Malyar, CEO of D.Trading; Tetiana Riabukha, Chief Advisor on Energy Markets Development at Ukrainian Energy Exchange LLC; Volodymyr Onyshchenko, Rector of Poltava National Technical Yuri Kondratyuk University; Ruslan Magomedov, Head of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC).
Media partners: Weekly magazine “Energobusiness”, Glavkom, UA.NEWS, Energoreforma, Nadra.Info, Center for Economic and Political Studies “Razumkov Center”.
The program and additional information on participation in the Forum is available on the website: https://iclub.energy/ugo_2023
Venue of the Forum: Hyatt Regency Kyiv (5 Alla Tarasova Street).
Participation fee: for representatives of EnergyClub member companies – free of charge; for representatives of companies from the gas sector – UAH 5 000.00; for embassies, government agencies – free of charge (subject to pre-registration and confirmation by the organizers).
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