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 can Mongolia manage energy demand & prevent power outages?

To manage the energy demand and prevent power outages, Mongolia’s Energy Regulation Committee imported more energy from Russia and asked people to follow energy-saving practices. In 2024, energy experts and Mongolia’s global partners are urging the Mongolian government to prioritize the energy sector.

Does Mongolia need a coherent energy strategy?

A cohesive strategy aimed at improving the country’s energy sector has become a dire necessity. In November 2023, Mongolia experienced days of intermittent energy shortages.

Why is Mongolia struggling with energy shortages & power outages?

To many Mongolians, energy shortages and power outages are not new problems. However, this does not mean the country’s 3.4 million people should be complacent with underdevelopment. The recent energy shortage also stresses Mongolia’s extreme dependence on Russia’s energy supply.

Will Russia reduce Mongolia's energy supply by half?

On December 13, Mongolian Minister of Energy Choijilsuren Battogtokh announced Russia’s intent to reduce energy supply to Mongolia by half. He said, “As a result, it will not be possible to receive more than 150 MW of energy from Russia.

Will Mongolia be able to get electricity from Russia?

Followed by multiple meetings, the Cabinet Secretariat of Mongolia released a statement that reads, “Alexander Alexandrovich Kozlov, the Head of the Russian part of the Intergovernmental Commission of Mongolia and Russia, has announced that there will be no restrictions on electricity supplied from Russia to Mongolia in the near future.”