History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back Helium Production in Ukhta Region of the Komi Republic A.A. Ievlev On the base of the National archive of the Komi Republic data the history of helium plant in Ukhta region of the Komi Republic is described. This plant provided up to 70 % of helium production in the USSR. The pre-war plans of plant creation were based on domestic equipment and technology. Carbon-black would be the accessory product of helium production. But the war needs changed the priorities, that’s why the carbon-black production was organized in the fist place. In 1993 the helium production was stopped because of its unprofitable character and depletion of raw materials base. Key words: helium; helium plant; Komi Republic. E-mail: ugol.minprom@rkomi.ru