Political scientist stated government inaction over Stynavske deposit

Political scientist Vitaliy Kulyk criticized on Facebook the actions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in the situation around the Stynavske oil and gas field in Lviv region. In his view, due to bureaucratic decisions the state company Ukrnafta cannot secure an open auction for subsoil use, and the conflict remains unresolved.

"Chepelov even does not need to negotiate with the entire state. It is enough that officials do nothing," wrote Kulyk on Facebook.

According to the political scientist, the State Geocadastre twice left Ukrnafta’s applications for putting the field up for auction without consideration, the Security Service of Ukraine demanded verification, and the Ministry of Economy redirected the relevant appeal to the State Geocadastre. Kulyk regards this reaction as an example of bureaucratic circle that does not help solve the problem.

"At the center of the conflict is the special permit Par y Naftogaz, linked to the family of Mykola Zlochevskyi. It is precisely because of the dispute over the boundaries of this permit that Ukrnafta could not push an open auction to its full extent for the Stynavske field," wrote Kulyk.

He emphasized that this concerns strategic natural resources and possible losses to the state budget. According to the economist Borys Kushniryuk, whom the political scientist cites, potential budget losses could exceed 1 billion UAH.

"But what is most surprising is the government's position. The minister explains the limits of his powers, Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky does not present a clear public position, and the conflict remains unresolved," noted Kulyk.