VINNYTSIA region, Oct. 25 - Smart-Energy, which is developing the energy business of Smart-holding, has commissioned the first phase of a pellet plant in Turbiv, Vinnytsia region.

The capacity of the first phase is 75,000 tons of pellets per year. In 2013, the plant's capacity will be expanded to 150,000 tons per year.

The plant will use grain straw as a raw material for pellet production. The straw will be supplied as a part of agreement with farmers in five districts of Vinnytsia region.

The pellets will be exported and sold on the domestic market.