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Renewables remain the main theme in Ukraine energy sector development and the government finally managed to pay off almost $1bn in debt to renewables power providers after its state-owned energy company Ukrenergo issues a Eurobond in November. As part of Ukraine’s energy strategy it will increase the share of renewables in the mix from the current 12% to 25% by 2030.
Metals: Ukraine’s windfall income from soaring metal prices was fading in the autumn. Falling world prices slowed Ukraine’s iron and steel boom. Daily steel production averaged 56,800 tonnes in September – 5% below the levels of July and August, reports UkrMetalurgProm. On the export side, steel exports were still up 127% y/y in September. Iron exports fell sharply compared to August, but were still up 22% y/y in September.
Medical tourism in Ukraine to recover in 2022. From 2017 to 2019, the number of foreigners receiving treatment and diagnosis in Ukraine has doubled, reported Interfax. “Statistics speak for themselves: both trends and demand for medical services in Ukraine will only grow, despite even a temporary timeout due to pandemic”, said Bogdan Zadorizhny, surgeon-oncologist of Spizhenko Clinic.
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