Electricity consumption in Ukraine (net, excluding losses in power grids) in January-September 2021 amounted to 92.2 billion kWh, which is 6.9% more than in the same period in 2020 (86.2 billion kWh).
“The main reasons [for growth in consumption] are the absence in 2021 of strict quarantine measures to counter the spread of COVID-19, and as a result, an increase in consumption occurred all months, but most of all in March and April – by 11.6% and 12, 4%, respectively,” Ukrenergo said.
In addition, according to it, in July 2021, hotter weather was observed than in July 2020 (23.7° С versus 21.9° С), which led to an increase in consumption by 7.2%.
In general, over the nine months, all consumer groups increased energy consumption, except for agricultural enterprises, which reduced the volume of electricity used by 5.9%.
The largest increase in consumption was among the group of non-industrial consumers (small and medium-sized businesses) – by 18.1%, in construction – by 15% and transport – by 9.4%, due to the absence of strict quarantine restrictions.
In turn, the population increased the volume of electricity used by 5.6%, industry – by 6.7%.
In January-September 2021, energy consumption was increased by all industries, most of all – manufacturers of construction materials (by 17.1%) and machine builders (by 14.1%).
“In addition, it should be noted there was a significant increase in consumption by metallurgical, as well as chemical and petrochemical industries – by 6.5% and 7.1%, respectively,” Ukrenergo said.
According to the company, in the structure of electricity consumption for the nine months of 2021, there was a significant reduction in the share of the population – from 30.9% to 30.5% and a simultaneous increase in the group of non-industrial consumers – from 6.1% to 6.7%, which is also possible attributed to the lack of quarantine this year.
In addition, farmers reduced their share from 3.2% to 2.9%.
The rest of the consumer groups practically did not change their share.
Ukrainian banks’ cash exchange rates on 04/11/21
Source: Interfax-Ukraine
Some 48 regional hospitals will be built in Ukraine in 2022, some of them will be equipped with helipads, Deputy Head of the President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko has said.
“Next year, 48 regional hospitals, both for children and adults, will be built. And most importantly, so that we, together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with the State Emergency Service, can help people – helicopter pads will be built in 29 of these hospitals, precisely in order to quickly deliver people to hospitals,” Tymoshenko said, speaking at the all-Ukrainian forum Ukraine 30. Secure Community on Thursday.
According to him, construction of the 201st admission department, as well as 600 outpatient clinics will be completed this year.
In addition, the state will equip medical institutions with computed tomography, ultrasound, X-rays and angiographs.
The competent authorities of Ukraine and Jordan have agreed on the form of a certificate for the export of milk and dairy products from Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
“This week we opened another market, namely, the export of Ukrainian milk to Jordan. The competent authorities of the two states agreed on the form of a certificate for the export of milk and dairy products from Ukraine. The concrete result of the joint work of diplomats and specialists of the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection,” Kuleba said at an online briefing on Thursday.
He said that Ukrainian dairy products are of very high quality and therefore are in great demand abroad. According to Kuleba, this is the third certificate agreed between Ukraine and Jordan in 2021.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to systematically open new foreign markets for Ukrainian exporters together with the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Each new open market provides additional opportunities for Ukrainian companies, the strengthening of our national currency, the arrival of foreign currency to Ukraine, new jobs, taxes to the budget, the best salaries for our citizens,” he said.
The Foreign Minister said that not only exporting companies will benefit from the expansion of Ukrainian goods abroad, but every citizen of Ukraine involved in economic activity.
Electric steelmaking complex Interpipe Steel of the international vertically integrated pipe and wheel company Interpipe (Dnipro) in January-October this year increased steel production, according to recent data, by 23.9% compared to the same period last year, to 793,000 tonnes.
As the company told Interfax-Ukraine, 63,000 tonnes of steel were produced in October, while in September – 97,000 tonnes.
According to the information of the enterprise, the reason for a decrease in production volumes was the annual overhaul, which ended on November 1 after 12 days of repair work.
“In addition to traditional replacements of parts and assemblies, which are carried out regularly or periodically in each overhaul, during this time, five sections of a water-cooled gas duct, a bearing on an arc steel-making furnace, and technological axes were set on both continuous casting machines. We have completed all the planned work in full,” the company said in a statement.
Interpipe is a Ukrainian industrial company, a manufacturer of seamless pipes and railway wheels. The company’s products are supplied to more than 80 countries of the world through a network of sales offices located in the key markets of the CIS, the Middle East, North America and Europe. In 2020, Interpipe sold 662,000 tonnes of finished products, including 192,000 tonnes of railway products. Sales of railway products are carried out under the KLW brand.
The main pipe enterprises of Ukraine in January-October this year increased production of pipes from ferrous metals, according to recent data, by 15.9% compared to the same period last year – to 821,600 tonnes, in particular in October – 79,300 tonnes, while in September – 93,900 tonnes. Ukrtruboprom told Interfax-Ukraine, in particular, the enterprises of the association increased production of pipes by 30% in the ten months – up to 581,800 tonnes, while in October, compared to the same period last year, they increased production by 46.6%, but reduced by 9.3% from September 2021, to 67,600 tonnes. Ukrtruboprom Director General Heorhiy Polsky said Interpipe Niko Tube and Trubostal are showing positive dynamics, which in the ten months increased pipe production by 95.7% and 21.4%, respectively. At the same time, Centravis reduced production of stainless steel pipes by 5.9%, Interpipe Novomoskovsk Pipe Plant – electric-welded pipes by 30.1%.Dnipropetrovsk Pipe Plant has already been declared bankrupt by the court and is in a state of liquidation. The chances of resuming production at it tend to zero.“Favorable conditions on foreign markets have been the main driver of growth in the production of seamless pipes at Ukrtruboprom enterprises for the eighth month in a row. World oil and gas prices, while maintaining high levels, provide good support for the consumption of oil and gas pipe products,” the CEO said. At the same time, he pointed out that high prices for energy resources in Ukraine continue to negatively “put pressure” on the cost of production of pipe plants. In addition, manufacturers of seamless pipes still experience a shortage of scrap metal, the main raw material for production, especially in the run-up to winter.
