Ukraine's coal output increases in April

Ukraine’s coal output increases in April

Ukraine produced 7.1 million tons of coal in April, up by 6.3% compared to the same period of last year. According to the statement made by the Fuel and Energy Ministry, coking coal production increased by 1.4% to 3.14 million tons in April while power generating coal production grew by 10.6% to 3.93 million tons. In January-March 2004 period, Ukraine's coal production was recorded as 20.5 million tons, indicating a 4.2% increase compared to the same period of last year. Coking coal output fell by 1.4% and power generating coal soared by 9.4%. Ukraine has produced 79.26 million tons of coal in 2003 with an increase of 3.2%. The country targets to produce 80.3 million tons of coal in 2004.