Firms such as Kharkivtransgaz, Shebelinkagazprom, Kharkivoblenergo, Zmiivka SRPP, Kharkiv Heat Networks, and Kharkivteploenergo tap into the estimated 2.7 billion cubic meter natural gas reserves during production. Industry Kharkiv's heavy industrial plants play an important role in the region's activity. The Malyshev Plant produces improved military tanks and has recently completed a major deal with Pakistan. The Kharkiv Tractor Plant is outfitting its tractors with motors from Sweden and Germany and is still making sales internationally. The turbine manufacturer Turboatom continues to resupply its past customers worldwide.
Research facilities play a major role in the region.
Much of the Ukrainian aerospace industry is also located in Kharkiv. The Monolit company produces circuitry, while the Kommunar enterprise supplies control systems for Russia's Soyuz and Proton programs, as well as the Ukrainian Zenit rocket. The Kharkiv Aviation factory is designing aircraft upgrades, including the AN-74 passenger jet. While these gigantic companies are striving to find direction, many smaller companies have sprung up in the region. Since 1992, about 3,000 enterprises have been privatized.