What type of energy is used in Mongolia?

In Mongolia, total primary energy supplies continue to be dominated by coal, and electricity generation is largely provided by coal-fired power plants, particularly combined heat and power plants. In 2018, 93% of all electricity was produced by thermal power plants, and 98% of all district heat was provided by coal-fired systems.

What are Mongolia's Energy goals?

The government of Mongolia has set targets to increase the share of generation capacity from renewable energy sources to 20% by 2023 and 30% by 2030, and to build export-oriented power plants.

How does Mongolia's Bess work?

Ulaanbaatar. To ensure the charging of clean energy only, the energy capacity of Mongolia’s BESS is matched to the total amount of electricity from renewable energy plants, mainly wind farms, that would have otherwise been curtailed.

Does Mongolia need a Bess to achieve its decarbonization target?

Mongolia’s heavily coal-dependent energy sector needs a BESS to achieve its decarbonization target. Coal-dependent energy system. As of end 2021, Mongolia had 1,549 megawatts (MW) of installed power generation capacity.

Are Russian gas transfers coming to Mongolia?

Information on the recent status of proposed Russian gas transfers though Mongolia, and the construction of the new oil refinery plant in Mongolia have been updated as well, and these updates appear in section 6 of this Report.

Why does Mongolia import power from Russia and China?

Although Mongolia has abundant resources to produce electricity, it currently lacks sufficient generation capacity to meet its needs, and thus imports power from Russia and China. Power is imported across the northern border to compensate for shortfalls of electricity in the northern central area during winter peak periods.