KIEV, Jan. 19 - Ukrgazvydobuvannia in 2016 received 13 new special permits for exploration and production of hydrocarbons, company chairman Oleh Prokhorenko said at a press conference in Kiev.

The growth in the company's hydrocarbon stocks in 2016 amounted to more than 7 billion cubic meters. In addition, in 2016 it completed equipping 70 new wells, which is 11% more than in 2015.