
Volodymyr Kistion: We should choose the best option to provide Ukrainian power industry with anthracite coal
In the near future there
will be offered three options for the provision of the Ukrainian generating
companies with Grade A coal, stressed Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Kistion during a meeting February 22 which was dedicated to
solving of problematic issues in the united energy system.
"According to
preliminary estimates, we have enough reserves of anthracite for 40-50 days.
And during this time, we should promptly study the issue of import of
anthracite coal. Till Friday, the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry in
synergy with NCREU should estimate three possible developments: the completion
of the effect of the emergency measures by April, by September and by the year
end. Respectively, there will be offered three options for the purchase of
anthracite abroad, calculated the impact of coal imports on the price of
electricity and developed an algorithm of operation of the power grid. We
should choose the most optimal", said the Vice Prime Minister.
He also noted that
among the essential objectives of nowadays was to minimize the combustion of
Grade A coal, the transportation of which had terminated through the blockade
of rail communication with temporarily uncontrolled territories.
At the same time,
according to Volodymyr Kistion, despite the difficult
situation, power is generated within the planned targets.
"Although the situation is rather
difficult, the total amount of electricity produced in Ukraine remains within
the framework of the planned indicators. During 21 days of February there have
been produced 10.7 billion kWh. Nuclear power and hydropower performance exceed
the targets. Thermal generation is lagging behind. Total reserves of coal in
the storages make up about 1.6 million tons", told the Vice Prime
Minister.