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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.

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.

Who is responsible for Mongolia's energy sector?

In order to ensure this, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene of Mongolia has instructed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development Ch. Khurelbaatar and Energy Minister B. Choijilsuren to take all necessary measures.” Mongolia’s energy sector writ large is directly linked to Moscow’s energy capacity.

Will Mongolia prioritize the energy sector in 2024?

In 2024, energy experts and Mongolia’s global partners are urging the Mongolian government to prioritize the energy sector. On December 4, after a few days of electricity shortages, the Energy Regulation Committee released a utility report tracking the previous week’s energy usage. It highlighted a peak load of 1493 megawatts (MW) on November 30.

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.

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.