KYIV, Jan 12 - The State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine has issued 20 special permits for geological exploration with further hydrocarbon production at the Scythian (Skyfska) and Dolphin deposits located on the Black Sea shelf to Naftogaz Ukrayiny.

According to resolution No. 627 of December 30, 2020, posted on the department's website, the licenses were issued for a period of 30 years.