Government works to increase electricity exports

The Government of Ukraine is in talks to increase electricity export capacities.

"We are in talks to increase Ukraine's electricity export capacities," Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal said on the air of ICTV channel on Friday evening, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

He recalled that electricity and coal imports had been limited.

"It is forbidden to import electricity from all countries, including Russia and Belarus. Power station coal imports from Russia and Belarus are prohibited by a decree of the Cabinet of Ministers, which is signed and published. However, Ukraine may import coal it lacks. The import of gas coal produced at state mines is forbidden," the Prime Minister said.

As reported, PJSC National Power Company Ukrenergo stated it would restrict electricity imports from Russia and Belarus until April 30.

Earlier, the Government issued a decree prohibiting the import of coal, except for anthracite and metallurgical coal, from April 15.

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