Key Highlights
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Bioethanol Plant: 83 000 t annual capacity, full launch slated for summer 2026.
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Grain Elevator: 60 000 t storage facility to open by autumn 2025.
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Domestic & Export Mix: Output will serve OKKO’s own 5-10 % fuel-blending mandate and overseas buyers.
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Land Bank Growth: Company adds 17 000 ha in Ternopil and Rivne oblasts, totaling 50 000 ha.
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Strategic Partnership: Maintains stake in Gadz-Agro (26 000 ha, 10 000 head of cattle).
Bioethanol: From Mandate to Market Opportunity
“We chose a hybrid model: part of production for our network, part for export,”
— Vasyl Danylyak, CEO, OKKO Group
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Regulatory Driver: Since 1 May 2025, Ukrainian fuel must contain 5 % bioethanol—potentially rising to 10 % in line with EU norms.
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Technical Advisory: U.S. biofuel consultants helped OKKO design an optimal, scalable facility.
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Supply Chain Synergy: In-house grain from the expanded land bank will feed the plant, ensuring cost control.
New Elevator Boosts Storage & Logistics
| Feature | Detail |
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| Capacity | 60 000 t |
| Go-Live | Autumn 2025 |
| Purpose | Secure feedstock for bioethanol and stabilize grain-export flows |
By integrating storage and processing, OKKO lowers transport costs and hedges against market volatility.
Land Expansion & Agri-Partnerships
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New Acres: 17 000 ha acquired in north Ternopil and south Rivne—regions prized for high yields.
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Total Holdings: 50 000 ha of arable land under the OKKO umbrella.
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Gadz-Agro Stake:
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26 000 ha cultivated
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10 000 head of cattle (5 000 dairy cows)
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Major horticulture operation (fruit segment remains independent)
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Timeline at a Glance
| Milestone | Date |
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| Elevator completion | Q3 2025 |
| Bioethanol test runs | June–July 2026 |
| Full plant ramp-up | Summer 2026 |
Strategic Implications
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Energy Security: Domestic bioethanol reduces reliance on imported additives.
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Export Revenue: Surplus output taps EU demand for sustainable fuels.
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Vertical Integration: From field to pump, OKKO controls raw materials, processing, storage, and distribution.
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Rural Development: New facilities create jobs and modernize agri-infrastructure in western Ukraine.
“Favorable climate and yield metrics drove our land purchases; these assets anchor long-term feedstock supply,”
— Vasyl Danylyak
