One of the largest grain market operators in Ukraine, JV Nibulon LLC, has modernized two elevator complexes in Mykolaiv region, the grain trader’s press service reported on its Facebook page.
According to the report, a second transshipment line was built at the Vradiyevsky agricultural complex, which doubled the capacity and changed the scheme of acceptance and shipment. Nibulon expects that instead of 50-80 tons per hour, the complex will be able to unload 150-180 tons per hour.
In addition, the second auto-loading point at this branch was re-equipped: the size of the loading pit was significantly increased, a modern shed with roller shutters was built, transport equipment was replaced, and an automatic process control system was installed on the new equipment.
The agro-industrial complex also expanded the area of concrete roads, which gave farmers a complete route from the laboratory through the weighing room to the loaders. The improvements have significantly reduced the time for unloading grain and enabled us to work with several crops simultaneously.
At the Kolosivsky Elevator branch, the company increased the productivity of the process of unloading grain onto trucks by installing two bins with a capacity of 40 tons each. They allow for quick accumulation and shipment of grain. Four pieces of transportation equipment under the first and second truck unloaders were also replaced.
Nibulon JV LLC was established in 1991. Prior to the Russian military invasion, the grain trader had 27 transshipment terminals and crop reception complexes, a capacity for simultaneous storage of 2.25 million tons of agricultural products, a fleet of 83 vessels (including 23 tugs), and owned the Mykolaiv Shipyard.
“Before the war, Nibulon cultivated 82 thousand hectares of land in 12 regions of Ukraine and exported agricultural products to more than 70 countries. In 2021, the grain trader exported the highest ever volume of 5.64 million tons of agricultural products, reaching record volumes of supplies to foreign markets in August – 0.7 million tons, in the fourth quarter – 1.88 million tons, and in the second half of the year – 3.71 million tons.
Nibulon’s losses due to Russia’s full-scale military invasion in 2022 exceeded $416 million.
Currently, the grain trader is operating at 32% of capacity, has created a special unit to clear agricultural land of mines, and was forced to move its headquarters from Mykolaiv to Kyiv.
Cholera-like vibrio, which can cause acute intestinal infections, was found in the water in Mykolaiv region, which was subjected to flooding after the explosion of the Kakhovka hydropower plant by the Russians, reported the Mykolaiv Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention under the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
“As of June 18, 2023, according to the results of the research, cholera vibrio in the water has not been isolated, but cholera-like vibrio (which is a marker for the possible presence of cholera vibrio) has been isolated in the following places,” the report says.
In particular, in Ingulets – Snigirevka, Buzhsky estuary – beach “Chaika”, recreational area “Namiv” in Nikolaev, Ingulets – Nikolaev, Dnepro-Bug estuary.
It is noted that according to microbiological indicators – lactose-positive E. coli (at the permissible level of 5000 units) is in Ingulets – 240000000, in Dnepro-Bug estuary – 6200-13000.
“On sanitary and chemical indicators in the city of Ingulets did not meet the standards of dissolved oxygen, dry residue, chlorides, iron and biological oxygen consumption, in the Dnepro-Bug estuary there is an excess of maximum allowable concentrations of ammonia,” – added in the Center.
It is also reported that there are no petroleum products and pesticides in the samples taken for the study.
Also, to prevent acute intestinal infections, the Control Center recommends not drinking water, not swimming in open reservoirs, not consuming river fish (including dried, salted, smoked), personal hygiene rules and treating hands with antiseptics.
Posco International Corporation Korea-based Company and Ukrainian Orexim Group have officially opened a grain terminal with a total storage capacity of over 140,000 tonnes in Mykolaiv seaport.
As Orexim reported on its website, the grain terminal was built on the base of Mykolaiv Milling Works.
“By the start of work of the new grain terminal Posco plans to increase Ukrainian grain export to 3 million per year. Also, the company has in plans to create their own park of rail wagons for grain transporting,” said the Group.
As reported, in February 2019, Posco Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with the Orexim Group from Ukraine on the acquisition of 75% of shares in the grain export terminal being built at the Mykolaiv maritime merchandise port.
Orexim Group started its activity in 2004 as a small trading company having transformed over several years of continuing successful activity into a market leader with around 1,000 employees. The group incorporates over 20 enterprises.
The core business is exports of agricultural products, port and logistics services. The company has invested over $100 million in fixed assets.
In August 2016, the group finalized a deal to acquire Mykolaiv Grain Terminal.
In February 2018, the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is providing EUR 31 million to Orexim Group to reconstruct and modernize private joint-stock company Mykolaiv Grain Terminal.
DTEK Energy Holding plans to build two wind farms – Tylihulska wind farm LLC (in the territory of Anatolivka, Krasnopillia and Tashyne rural councils of Berezanka district of Mykolaiv region) with a capacity of 500 MW and Tylihulska wind farm 2 LLC (in the territory of Tashyne rural council) with a capacity of 65 MW, according to a register of environmental impact assessment.
Under the Tylihulska wind farm project it is planned to install up to 130 wind turbines with a capacity of 3.9-6 MW 700-1,500 meters far from each other. The height of the tower is 105-157 meters.
In addition, it is planned to build up to 10 110/35 kV substations, a 35 kV and /or 110 kV overhead power line of 100 km long, as well as 35 kV and /or 110 kV underground power lines of 150 km long.
The total construction area will be 35,000 ha.
Under the Tylihulska wind farm 2 project it is planned to install up to 17 turbines with a capacity of 3.9-6 MW 700-1,500 meters far from each other. The height of the tower is 105-157 meters. It is also planned to build a 35 kV and /or 110 kV overhead power line of 20 km long, as well as 35 kV and /or 110 kV underground power lines of 40 km long.
The total construction area will be 3,000 ha.
PepsiCo Ukraine, a large producer of food and beverages, has started a project to localize production of potato chips under the Lay’s trademark, foreseeing the launch of a chips production line at the existing plant in Mykolaiv region by the middle of 2019. According to the press service of PepsiCo Ukraine, the company plans to launch the production line at the existing production complex in Mykolaiv region, where Khrusteam croutons, Sadochok juices, Agusha baby food are now produced, and primary processing of seasonal vegetables and fruits is carried out.
“PepsiCo strives to maximize localization of production and use of raw materials from local suppliers in the countries of its presence. Today we are preparing to install the first line for the production of potato chips, and we are also implementing our own agricultural program,” PepsiCo Ukraine CEO Iryna Kozlova said.
According to the company, the agricultural program provides for farms supplying potatoes with seeds, conducting seminars and trainings, as well as year-round support with an agricultural team. The annual production demand for potatoes of special “chip” varieties is about 40,000 – 60,000 tonnes.
According to the press service, the company also plans to expand the production of Khrusteam croutons by installing a second line.
The company does not disclose the capacity of new lines and the volume of investments.
At the moment, PepsiCo produces chips under the Lay’s trademark in Poland.
