In 2008, the Environmental Protection Ministry of Ukraine launched implementation of 109 standards in the field of land, water and forest resources, Environment Minister Heorhiy Filipchuk told a press conference.
In his words, this year the Ministry is planning, particularly, to extend the area of natural reserves to 7%. Now this area makes 4.94%, with a European standard of minimum 15%.
Apart from this, Filipchuk says, by the end of the year it is planned to outline reserve zone borders, or extension of areas will produce no effect.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Ukraine has 5% of world's mineral resources
Ukraine possesses 5% of the world's mineral resources, Environment Minister Heorhiy Filipchuk told a press conference.
In his words, Ukraine extracts above 90 kinds of different minerals, including precious metals.
Meanwhile, the minister said, a lot of abuses involving extraction and processing of those resources are observed. For example, for one ton of alumina, a tax of UAH 25 is paid to the national budget (UAH 5.05 / USD 1), when in Europe it is USD 85. The bulk of alumina, according to Filipchuk, is not processed in Ukraine but exported as raw material.
In his words, Ukraine extracts above 90 kinds of different minerals, including precious metals.
Meanwhile, the minister said, a lot of abuses involving extraction and processing of those resources are observed. For example, for one ton of alumina, a tax of UAH 25 is paid to the national budget (UAH 5.05 / USD 1), when in Europe it is USD 85. The bulk of alumina, according to Filipchuk, is not processed in Ukraine but exported as raw material.
Ukraine exports about 0.9 million tons of grain from quota of 1.2 million tons
By the end of March, Ukraine had exported around 900,000 tons of grain, with the government's quota set at 1.2 million tons, says Volodymyr Klymenko, Ukrainian Grain Association president.
In November 2007, the Government permitted export of 1.2 million tons of grain from January 1 to March 31, 2008. Starting on April 1, Ukraine abolished quotas on the export of corn, simultaneously having prolonged quotas on the export of wheat, barley and rye to April 30 without changing the size of the quotas worth 200,000 tons, 400,000 tons and 3,000 tons, respectively.
In 2007, Ukraine gathered almost 29.3 million tons of grain, which is 14.5% less than in 2006.
In November 2007, the Government permitted export of 1.2 million tons of grain from January 1 to March 31, 2008. Starting on April 1, Ukraine abolished quotas on the export of corn, simultaneously having prolonged quotas on the export of wheat, barley and rye to April 30 without changing the size of the quotas worth 200,000 tons, 400,000 tons and 3,000 tons, respectively.
In 2007, Ukraine gathered almost 29.3 million tons of grain, which is 14.5% less than in 2006.
USD 50 million will be channeled for outer space development in 2008
This year Ukraine will continue launches of outer space vehicles functioning in the systems of communications and remote probing of land for the study of global changes in the nature. UAH 250 million (UAH 5.05 / USD 1) is envisaged for these purposes in the 2008 national budget.
The government decision, the Cabinet of Ministers' communications department commentary says, will guarantee uninterrupted effective use of this country's outer space potential, introduction of new technologies, and implementation of international commitments. The point at issue is that last year marked completion of Ukraine's national outer space program for 2003 - 2007, and a new one, for 2008 - 2012, has not yet been adopted by parliament.
Particularly, there will be formed an interagency information system for the use of aerospace data as part of the European and international systems. Russia - Ukraine experiments will be staged at the Russian segment of the International space system. The Ukraine - Brazil cooperation in the use of the Cyclone-4 carrier rocket will continue at the Alcantara launching site.
A government resolution also stipulates financing of the program for reform of the flagship of Ukraine's outer space industry, production association Southern Machine-Building Plant. Thanks to this, its production volumes must triple on 2007, and power intensity will fall by 20%. Implementation of innovation projects will take almost UAH 0.5 billion of extra-budgetary investments.
Ukraine's space industry includes over 30 companies, design bureau and scientific research institutes taking part in implementation of over 50 business projects.
A total of 103 launches of Ukrainian carrier rockers have been made since 1991, and above 200 satellites from different countries of the world have been taken to the orbit.
The government decision, the Cabinet of Ministers' communications department commentary says, will guarantee uninterrupted effective use of this country's outer space potential, introduction of new technologies, and implementation of international commitments. The point at issue is that last year marked completion of Ukraine's national outer space program for 2003 - 2007, and a new one, for 2008 - 2012, has not yet been adopted by parliament.
Particularly, there will be formed an interagency information system for the use of aerospace data as part of the European and international systems. Russia - Ukraine experiments will be staged at the Russian segment of the International space system. The Ukraine - Brazil cooperation in the use of the Cyclone-4 carrier rocket will continue at the Alcantara launching site.
A government resolution also stipulates financing of the program for reform of the flagship of Ukraine's outer space industry, production association Southern Machine-Building Plant. Thanks to this, its production volumes must triple on 2007, and power intensity will fall by 20%. Implementation of innovation projects will take almost UAH 0.5 billion of extra-budgetary investments.
Ukraine's space industry includes over 30 companies, design bureau and scientific research institutes taking part in implementation of over 50 business projects.
A total of 103 launches of Ukrainian carrier rockers have been made since 1991, and above 200 satellites from different countries of the world have been taken to the orbit.
Monday, March 31, 2008
President takes part in bringing order to Mystetsky Arsenal territory
President Victor Yushchenko took part today in civil action of bringing order to Mystetsky Arsenal territory. On the whole there were around 600 people participating in the action, including Education Minister Ivan Vakarchuk, Defense Minister Yuriy Yekhanurov, Health Minister Vasyl Knyazevych, State Affairs Department head Ihor Tarasyuk, Kyiv institutes students, cadets, etc.
Kiev Arsenal factory is one of the oldest and most famous industrial factories of Kyiv. In 2004 it was suggested to establish a modern art gallery in the oldest 19th century building of Arsenal. Later, President Viktor Yushchenko expressed his support to the museum idea but suggested that the museum had to be state-run and dominated by more traditional art pieces in order to become a "Ukrainian Hermitage". The process of converting the building to a civil use is underway. Most of construction works are to be finished by the end of 2008 and the museum is to openin its doors by Independence Day of 2009.
Kiev Arsenal factory is one of the oldest and most famous industrial factories of Kyiv. In 2004 it was suggested to establish a modern art gallery in the oldest 19th century building of Arsenal. Later, President Viktor Yushchenko expressed his support to the museum idea but suggested that the museum had to be state-run and dominated by more traditional art pieces in order to become a "Ukrainian Hermitage". The process of converting the building to a civil use is underway. Most of construction works are to be finished by the end of 2008 and the museum is to openin its doors by Independence Day of 2009.
President demands army financing increase
Communicating with journalists in Vasylkiv (Kyiv region) located 40th Fighter Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force President Victor Yushchenko said that 2008 military budget should “become a budget of development”. To President Yushchenko current budget, which foresees 5 percent financing growth compared to the last year is unacceptable. The need to increase army funding is moreover needed regarding transition of the Ukrainian army to contract base.
President expects gas talks with Russia to be resumed this week
At his press conference in Yalta, Crimea President Victor Yushchenko expressed assurance that Ukrainian-Russian talks on organization of 2008 gas market would be resumed already this week.
According to President, in his recent phone talks with President Vladimir Putin both leaders reaffirmed all previous agreements remaining invariable. “I would ask Naftogaz of Ukraine, Gazprom, Ukrainian and Russian authorities, which are responsible for the matter to make a good use of these agreements in shortest possible time”, - said President Yushchenko.
According to President, in his recent phone talks with President Vladimir Putin both leaders reaffirmed all previous agreements remaining invariable. “I would ask Naftogaz of Ukraine, Gazprom, Ukrainian and Russian authorities, which are responsible for the matter to make a good use of these agreements in shortest possible time”, - said President Yushchenko.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Ukraine and Russia increase goods turnover in aircraft industry
Ukraine and Russia increased goods turnover in aircraft industry in 2007, chairmen of the Ukrainian and Russian Sub-Commission on Cooperation in the field of aircraft industry within the Russian-Ukrainian Intergovernmental Commission on Cooperation "Yushchenko-Putin" taken place in Kyiv reported.
Chairman of the Ukrainian Sub-Commission, Deputy Minister of Industrial Policy Volodymyr Ryzhkov pointed out that in 2006 the JSC Motor Sich increased three times more goods supply volume to Russia. According to him, the Machine Building Plant FED piled up supply volume in 2007 by 70% year-on-year.
In his turn, Russian Sub-Commission Deputy Chairman, and Head of the Russian Delegation to the meeting Yevgeniy Gorbunov noted that the most difficult period for the Russian and Ukrainian aircraft industries already ended, and for the time being, projects' funding is being growing. "We'd like to see our enterprise consolidated in the international arena", - he added.
One of the achievements of the Kyiv meeting was co-ordination of a joint Resolution on establishing of the TVZ-117 engines of all series and modifications assembling in Russia, including the VK-2500 engine assembling in Saint Petersburg Plant of Klimov. For the time being, the engines are being assembling at the JSC Motor Sich in Zaporizhzhya. As V. Ryzhkov informed, the instrument will be signed as soon as specialists of the Plant of Klimov and the JSC Motor Sich co-ordinate the process of submitting technical documents, as well as issues related to intellectual property change and certification.
Chairman of the Ukrainian Sub-Commission, Deputy Minister of Industrial Policy Volodymyr Ryzhkov pointed out that in 2006 the JSC Motor Sich increased three times more goods supply volume to Russia. According to him, the Machine Building Plant FED piled up supply volume in 2007 by 70% year-on-year.
In his turn, Russian Sub-Commission Deputy Chairman, and Head of the Russian Delegation to the meeting Yevgeniy Gorbunov noted that the most difficult period for the Russian and Ukrainian aircraft industries already ended, and for the time being, projects' funding is being growing. "We'd like to see our enterprise consolidated in the international arena", - he added.
One of the achievements of the Kyiv meeting was co-ordination of a joint Resolution on establishing of the TVZ-117 engines of all series and modifications assembling in Russia, including the VK-2500 engine assembling in Saint Petersburg Plant of Klimov. For the time being, the engines are being assembling at the JSC Motor Sich in Zaporizhzhya. As V. Ryzhkov informed, the instrument will be signed as soon as specialists of the Plant of Klimov and the JSC Motor Sich co-ordinate the process of submitting technical documents, as well as issues related to intellectual property change and certification.
Antonov Aircraft Design and Manufacturing Complex to show new AN-148 airplane at Le Bourget-2007
The Antonov Aircraft Design and Manufacturing Complex will show the new AN-148 airplane at the International Paris Air Show Le Bourget-2007, June 18-24 in Paris (France).
A partner in organization of presentation of the new liner for international air community will be the French company Crouzet Automatismes. Under the participation of the company and under the aegis of the Association of Airspace Industry of France (GIFAS) the Antonov's Day will be held at the saloon.
According to experts' estimations, the AN-148 surpasses by 25-30% in exploitation efficiency over the other airplanes of a similar class. Estimated volume of the aircraft's global market by 2013 is valued at almost 500 items, and 170 items in the CIS market. The aircraft's estimated value equal to 16.2-18 mln. USD depending on completing units.
Airplanes of the AN-148 series are designed for passenger, cargo-and-passenger and cargo transportation in regional and short-haul airlines.
The AN-148 is a new generation regional jet aircraft. Its base version is meant for conveyance of up to 80 passengers with up to 5,100 km. range.
A partner in organization of presentation of the new liner for international air community will be the French company Crouzet Automatismes. Under the participation of the company and under the aegis of the Association of Airspace Industry of France (GIFAS) the Antonov's Day will be held at the saloon.
According to experts' estimations, the AN-148 surpasses by 25-30% in exploitation efficiency over the other airplanes of a similar class. Estimated volume of the aircraft's global market by 2013 is valued at almost 500 items, and 170 items in the CIS market. The aircraft's estimated value equal to 16.2-18 mln. USD depending on completing units.
Airplanes of the AN-148 series are designed for passenger, cargo-and-passenger and cargo transportation in regional and short-haul airlines.
The AN-148 is a new generation regional jet aircraft. Its base version is meant for conveyance of up to 80 passengers with up to 5,100 km. range.
Shipbuilding Plant "Zaliv" fulfills order of Dutch company IHDA Shipbuilding
The shipbuilding plant Zaliv (Kerch, ARC, South Ukraine), which is a part of the AutoKraz holding, completed implementation of a project on building of hulls for the Dutch company IHDA Shipbuilding, the plant's press-service reported.
The plant finished building of a container carrier hull dubbed the Victoriadiep with 7,750 tons of carrying capacity and total steel weight of 2,324 tons. The hull was the last in a series of the 6 hulls: the first order was implemented in 2003.
For the time being, the ship-way hull building is on a large-scale production, and the plant is expected to heave off the next vessel in the near future.
The plant finished building of a container carrier hull dubbed the Victoriadiep with 7,750 tons of carrying capacity and total steel weight of 2,324 tons. The hull was the last in a series of the 6 hulls: the first order was implemented in 2003.
For the time being, the ship-way hull building is on a large-scale production, and the plant is expected to heave off the next vessel in the near future.
Drought won't influence price boost for bread, Viktor Slauta believes
Agrarian Vice Prime Minister Viktor Slauta predicts no price boost for bread, resulting from drought, albeit 2007 crop, according to him, is expected at 20% to 30% less than planned.
Drought in May has resulted in resowing spring crops.
According to Deputy Agrarian Policy Minister Petro Verbytskyi, Ukraine will have sufficient amount of grain in 2007.
The Agrarian Policy Ministry predicted grain crop in 2007 at 38 M. tons, notably 17.7 M. tons of wheat, 708,000 tons of rye, 9.8 M. tons of barley, 7.2 M. ton of corn.
Drought in May has resulted in resowing spring crops.
According to Deputy Agrarian Policy Minister Petro Verbytskyi, Ukraine will have sufficient amount of grain in 2007.
The Agrarian Policy Ministry predicted grain crop in 2007 at 38 M. tons, notably 17.7 M. tons of wheat, 708,000 tons of rye, 9.8 M. tons of barley, 7.2 M. ton of corn.
Danish "Rockwool International" to construct plant to produce mineral cotton
The Council General of the "Rockwool International" will construct a plant to produce mineral cotton in Ukraine.
The "Rockwool International" penetrated the Ukrainian market in 1997.
The "Rockwool International" penetrated the Ukrainian market in 1997.
Shebelynskyi Gas-Processing Plant start preparing for investment project implementation with estimated value of 525 M. UAH
The Shebelynskyi Gas-Processing Plant (Kharkiv region, East Ukraine) started preparing for investment project implementation with estimated value of 525 M. UAH (1 USD - 5.05 UAH).
Within the project, the light gasoline cuts isomerization unit should be constructed. According to the "UkrGazVydobuvannya" plans (the state-run company is involved in the project financing), the unit has to be put into operation by 2010.
By introducing the isomerization unit the plant will increase gasoline production of the Euro-3 and Euro-4 standards.
Quality level can be brought to the Euro-6 in case Ukraine will show a relevant demand on gasoline of the kind.
The unit's industrial construction is to begin in 2008.
Within the project, the light gasoline cuts isomerization unit should be constructed. According to the "UkrGazVydobuvannya" plans (the state-run company is involved in the project financing), the unit has to be put into operation by 2010.
By introducing the isomerization unit the plant will increase gasoline production of the Euro-3 and Euro-4 standards.
Quality level can be brought to the Euro-6 in case Ukraine will show a relevant demand on gasoline of the kind.
The unit's industrial construction is to begin in 2008.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Ukraine taking part in IDEF-2007 International Defense Industry Fair
A Ukrainian delegation, led by Defense Minister Anatoliy Hrytsenko, was taking part in the VII International Military Industry Fair IDEF-2007 in Turkey.
As the Defense Ministry's press service reported, Minister Hrytsenko met with his Azeri counterpart Safar Abiyev there to discuss regional security, particularly, in the energy sector, oil supplies to Europe via Ukraine.
The ministers touched on creating a joint peacekeeping unit in the military-technical cooperation within the framework of GUAM, armaments and materiel supply from Ukraine to Azerbaijan according to the earlier signed contracts.
Messrs Hrytsenko and Abiyev stated deepening cooperation between the two countries' defense ministries and its development.
Later on Tuesday Anatoliy Hrytsenko also met with the director of the defense industry department of the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The Ukrainian official was familiarized with the Turkish military industrial potential, the parties agreed on cooperation between the countries in this sphere.
As the Defense Ministry's press service reported, Minister Hrytsenko met with his Azeri counterpart Safar Abiyev there to discuss regional security, particularly, in the energy sector, oil supplies to Europe via Ukraine.
The ministers touched on creating a joint peacekeeping unit in the military-technical cooperation within the framework of GUAM, armaments and materiel supply from Ukraine to Azerbaijan according to the earlier signed contracts.
Messrs Hrytsenko and Abiyev stated deepening cooperation between the two countries' defense ministries and its development.
Later on Tuesday Anatoliy Hrytsenko also met with the director of the defense industry department of the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The Ukrainian official was familiarized with the Turkish military industrial potential, the parties agreed on cooperation between the countries in this sphere.
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