KIEV, March 15 - Ukraine saw gas production rise by 74.4 million cubic meters or 2.3% in January-February 2012 year-on-year, to 3.373 billion cubic meters (bcm), with natural gas output rising by 2.4% or by 76.8 million cubic meters, to 3.239 bcm, the Energy and Coal Industry Ministry reported.

Naftogaz Ukrayiny enterprises over the period increased gas production by 0.9% or by 26.7 million cubic meters, to 3.027 bcm, including 2.912 bcm of natural gas, which was 0.6% or 18.3 million cubic meters more.