The United Mining and Processing Plant (UMPP) of the Metinvest Group has approved a new version of its Energy Management Policy and Objectives for 2026. The document aims to systematically improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption at the Northern, Central, and Ingulets Mining and Processing Plants, according to AgroNews and the PromPolitInform portal.
The objectives include compliance with energy consumption standards, the rational use of electricity, gas, heat, and water, and the identification and implementation of measures to improve energy performance. Compliance with legislation and industry requirements in energy management is separately regulated.
“The policy defines UMPPs as enterprises where energy efficiency is a key priority. It guarantees the achievement of planned production volumes while simultaneously achieving maximum energy efficiency,” noted Maxim Strelets, Head of the UMPP Energy Management Department. The energy management system covers all processes—from ore mining and processing to concentrate and pellet production, as well as contractor activities. Key areas include reducing specific energy consumption, reducing losses during electricity transmission, using secondary resources, and implementing automated control systems.
The company notes that, despite military restrictions on energy consumption, its enterprises are systematically implementing energy independence projects. The plants are already using gas-fired power generation, and are also considering the use of renewable energy sources and resource recycling.
As a reminder, Metinvest increased the efficiency of its consolidated mining and processing plant by implementing a new management model and financial transformation. The company consolidated three plants in Kryvyi Rih under a single management team, which allowed for cost optimization, improved product quality, and accelerated decision-making. The creation of a single control center ensured synergies between the plants, enabled more efficient use of resources, and avoided duplication of processes.
