POLOTSK, 12 June (BelTA) – It is necessary to more actively use local fuels in the country and consolidate the export of the relevant products. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the relevant instructions during the government conference in Polotsk, Vitebsk Oblast on 12 June, BelTA has learned.
The head of state pointed out that, for instance, peat, wood chips and shavings literally lie under one's feet. “While we have to go and beg for natural gas and oil. These resources should be utilized. Vitebsk Oblast has learned how to do it. This experience should be spread onto the entire country because we have enough timber that is thrown away,” the Belarusian leader said.
“Well done with the pellet plants. They were built instantly. They have started making fuel,” the president said.
Yet he instructed the government to think whether pellet manufacturers need to compete with each other on the European market where there is a strong demand for such products. “If we start competing with each other, we will bring down the prices and will lose profits. One company should export these products,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stated.