The Coal Industry of the Irkutsk Region: Development Trends and Challenges

Authors

  • L.N. Takaishvili Melentiev Energy Systems Institute SB RAS, Irkutsk, Russia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25729/esr.2024.04.0003

Keywords:

Irkutsk region, coal, mining, coal preparation, trends, commercial reserves, outstanding issues

Abstract

The paper provides an update on the state of the coal industry of the Irkutsk region. It reviews the trends in coal production and supply with a breakdown by uses of coal. The main consumers of Irkutsk coal are power plants located in the Irkutsk region, while about 20% of the coal is exported. The analysis covers the factors that contribute to sustaining and growing the supply of Irkutsk coal, including the availability of commercial reserves of coal. The study highlights the priority areas and limitations of the coal industry development in the region.

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2024-12-28