A remarkable day for the whole oil&gas industry in Ukraine: three concession blocks (Kharkiv and Poltava regions) have been sold March, 6 through the pioneer online actions.

The total amount paid is record-breaking - over UAH 140 million ($5.1 million) which is way more than the total initial bid for nine out of ten blocks offered by State Geological Service of Ukraine for the First licensing round.

Three leading domestic gas producers became winners: Burisma Group, DTEK Oil&Gas, Ukrgasvydobuvannya (UGV). Seven blocks had no bids and could be auctioned in the future.