More than 1,000 metering points have been integrated into the EnergoCentre system, enabling the enterprises to transition to the “A” consumer group, optimise electricity costs, and plan energy consumption more efficiently and flexibly.

“Modern metering systems provide real-time access to precise energy data, allowing for quick decision-making, enhanced equipment performance analysis, and cost reductions. Additionally, enterprises now have access to imported electricity, which is critical for maintaining stable operations, even during supply restrictions. Digital technologies in industry are a powerful driver of competitiveness, requiring specialised expertise and substantial investment. In particular, improving energy efficiency presents a significant opportunity to lower production costs, a crucial factor in today’s economic environment. We are proud to contribute to this large-scale transformation alongside Ukraine’s leading ESCO company, YASNO Energy Efficiency,” said Serhiy DETYUK, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Member of the Supervisory Board at Metinvest Digital, as well as Chief Information Officer of Metinvest Group.

Experts highlight that enterprises in the “A” consumer group can influence electricity costs daily. These systems record actual hourly electricity consumption for each consumer and transmit the data to system operators every day. In contrast, consumers of the “B” group typically purchase electricity based on daytime demand, when prices are higher.

To transition Central and Northern GOKs from group “B” to group “A”, experts conducted a detailed analysis of the current energy systems, developed technical specifications, prepared and approved engineering documentation, dismantled outdated equipment, and installed new high-efficiency metering systems.

“The implementation of ACEMS and ATEMS at Central and Northern Mining and Processing Plants is, without exaggeration, a fundamental project. It gives enterprises full control over electricity consumption, enables more precise production planning, helps optimise costs while improving overall operational efficiency. Additionally, this provides an opportunity to analyse the energy usage of specific equipment and consider upgrading to more energy-efficient solutions. We need to define the next steps to help our long-established enterprises become advanced users of cutting-edge technologies, enhance operational quality, and achieve savings in time, human resources, energy, and costs, ultimately reducing production expenses,” said Yevhen TARASIUK, Director of YASNO Energy Efficiency.

It is worth noting that Metinvest Digital has been developing technical energy metering systems for Metinvest Group’s enterprises for several years and holds a license as an Electricity Commercial Metering Operator.