On February 15, 2026, the United Mining and Processing Plant (United Mining) of the Metinvest Group officially approved the 2026 updated version of its energy management policy and goals.
The objectives of this policy include compliance with energy consumption standards, rational utilization of electricity, natural gas, thermal energy, and water resources, while actively seeking and implementing measures to enhance energy performance. Regulations and industry compliance requirements in the field of energy management have also been separately specified to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Maksym Strilets, Head of the Energy Management Department at United Mining and Processing Plant, stated: "This policy defines the mining and processing plant as an enterprise where energy efficiency is one of the key priorities. It guarantees the achievement of planned production volumes while maximizing energy efficiency."
The energy management system covers the entire process from ore extraction and processing to the production of concentrate and pellets, and includes contractor activities. Key focus areas are reducing specific energy consumption, minimizing electricity transmission losses, utilizing secondary resources, and implementing automated controls to further improve energy efficiency.
The company noted that, considering the current environment's impact on energy consumption, the enterprise is systematically advancing its energy independence projects. Specifically, operating plants have begun adopting gas-fired power generation and are evaluating the potential for using renewable energy sources and resource reuse.
Previously, Metinvest had enhanced the overall efficiency of United Mining by implementing a new management model and financial transformation. The company unified the management of three enterprises in Kryvyi Rih, which helped optimize costs, improve product quality, and accelerate decision-making processes. The establishment of a single management center fostered synergies between plants, enabling more efficient resource utilization and avoiding process duplication.
