Anthracite coal reserves group decreased to 440 thousand tons
Stocks of coal grades A + R in Ukraine in August-September 2014 fell four times and reached a critical level of 440 thousand. Tons. Said in a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines of the situation with providing fuel thermal power plants in Ukraine."Today, the United Energy System of Ukraine works in difficult conditions caused by the lack of fuel and the destruction of electrical networks and infrastructure as a result of fighting in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Due to falling production and the inability of domestic coal shipments grades A + R, coal reserves of these brands for August and in September 2014 decreased by 4 times to a critical level 440 thousand. tons, "- said in a statement.At the same time, the Ministry of Energy are reminded that in order to cover the shortage of fuel to transport supplies imported coal. Until the end of this year planned to import about 4.2 tons of coal grades A + E, which will ensure the stable operation of thermal power plants and to create the necessary reserves of coal for the heating season 2014/2015 years.Earlier, the Ministry of Energy has stated Ukraine needs anthracite coal imports groups for stable operation of power plants.