Problem loans in Ukrainian banks shrank by UAH 56B - NBU
In January-September 2021, the volume of problem loans in Ukrainian banks shrank by UAH 56 billion.
Economy
SFGCU renewing program of forward contracts
JSC State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine is launching an autumn program of cereal purchase from the 2022 harvest, including as regards 3rd class wheat and barley grain, with the minimum batch to be delivered set at 100 tonnes.
Ukraine’s electricity exports grew 3.1 times last week - Ukrenergo
Ukraine’s electricity exports totaled 61.7 million kWh between October 25 and October 31, 2021, which is 3.1 times more than in the previous week, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of NEC Ukrenergo.
Money transfers to Ukraine exceeded $10B since year-start
In January-September 2021, the amount of money transfers to Ukraine amounted to $10.339 billion.
Ukraine, Chile interested in concluding free trade agreement – Economy Ministry
Ukraine aims to deepen bilateral cooperation with Chile in the trade and economic sector by concluding a free trade agreement (FTA), Ukrinform reports, referring of the Economy Ministry’s press service.
Zelensky says Ukraine intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030
Ukraine’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and to achieve climate neutrality by 2060.
Zelensky says Ukraine intends to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030
Ukraine’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and to achieve climate neutrality by 2060.
01 November 2021
Ukrnafta receives almost UAH 4.2B in net profit in Jan-Sept 2021
In January-September 2021, PJSC Ukrnafta received a net profit of UAH 4.153 billion, compared to a loss of UAH 3.09 billion for the same period in 2020.
Businesses downgraded their optimistic views for performance outlook – NBU
In October 2021, businesses downgraded their positive views about their economic outlook.
Gazprom cuts gas transit via Ukraine to almost half of contracted volume – Gas TSO chief
From November 1, Russia's energy monopoly Gazprom has reduced daily gas shipments to the European Union through Ukraine’s gas transmission system to 57 million cubic meters, while the existing transit contract provides for the daily volume of 109 mcm.
Ukraine, Kazakhstan agreed to enhance military cooperation
Ukraine and Kazakhstan have agreed to enhance military cooperation, in particular in the areas of military education, aircraft repair and ammunition disposal.
Banks provided UAH 1.37B under Affordable Loans program last week
Last week authorized banks issued 326 loans for a total sum of UAH 1.37 billion under the government’s program “Affordable Loans at 5-7-9%", Ukrinform reports, referring to the Finance Ministry’s press service.
Ukraine’s rookie carrier Air Ocean Airlines makes its first flight
On October 30, 2021, Ukraine’s new air carrier Air Ocean Airlines operated its first regional flight on route Kyiv-Mykolayiv on an An-148 jet aircraft.
Ukravtogaz reduces CNG price from Nov 1
From November 1, the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the network of Ukravtogaz, a subsidiary of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, will be reduced by more than UAH 2 to UAH 39.60 per cubic meter, Ukrinform reports, referring to the company’s press service.
U.S. should impose sanctions on NS2 operator until Russia stops manipulating gas flows - Vitrenko
The United States needs to impose sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 operator until Russia stops manipulating natural gas flows for harmful political purposes, according to Yuriy Vitrenko, CEO of Naftogaz of Ukraine.
Profit of Ukrainian banks exceeded UAH 51B in Jan-Sept 2021 – NBU
In January-September 2021, Ukrainian solvent banks received UAH 51.4 billion in net profit, which is 37% more than in the same period last year, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
NBU purchased $54.5M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) purchased $54.5 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, Ukrinform reports, referring to data provided by the central bank.
Ukraine will continue to help Moldova with energy supplies – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of Moldova Maya Sandu have discussed issue of energy security.
30 October 2021
In November, Ukraine expects to import coal from Poland, Kazakhstan, and RSA - energy ministry
The share of coal imports in November in overall coal consumption will increase against October, while thermal generation will continue to mostly be fed by Ukrainian-produced fuel.
29 October 2021
Energy efficiency measures can save up to $1.5B every year – PM Shmyhal
Implementing energy efficiency measures in the utilities sector can save up to $1.5 billion annually, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said.
More than 90,400 ha of agricultural land sold in Ukraine since market opened
As of October 29, Ukraine registered more than 36,500 agreements on the purchase and sale of agricultural land; the total area of sold farmland exceeded 94,000 hectares, Ukrinform reports.
Russia to suspend thermal coal supplies to Ukraine from Nov 1 – MP
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utility Services Andriy Herus says Russia will cease thermal coal supplies to Ukraine from November 1, 2021.
Inflation to slow to 9.6% at year-end – NBU
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) projects that inflation will slow to 9.6% at the end of 2021 and then will gradually return to 5% target in 2022.
Ukrainian GTS ready to ship additional gas volumes to Europe
Ukrainian gas transmission system fully meets the requirements of safe and reliable operation set before trunk gas pipelines, being capable of annually shipping to European countries 69.3 billion cubic meters of gas.
Ukraine provided Moldova with 15M cubic meters of gas
Ukraine has provided Moldova with 15 million cubic meters of gas as an emergency assistance and under a condition of return, according to CEO of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) Sergiy Makogon.
Naftogaz wins tender to supply 500,000 cubic meters of gas to Moldova
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine has won a tender from the Moldovan state-owned company Energocom to supply 500,000 cubic meters of gas, according to Director for Naftogaz Integrated Communications Department Maksym Bielawski.
28 October 2021
PM: Gas prices for households to remain unchanged throughout heating season
The government is keeping its promise of a constant gas price for the population. Thanks to annual products, the price of gas for all households will not change until the end of the heating season.
Israel to attract up to 2,000 builders from Ukraine - embassy
Israel's government has decided to attract an additional 2,000 builders from Ukraine, the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has announced on Facebook.
Naftogaz suffered UAH 1.65B of net loss in H1 2021
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine has suffered a net loss of UAH 1.65 billion in January-June 2021.