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Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The construction of Mongolia’s first oil refinery will begin in Altanshiree soum of Dornogobi aimag within the second quarter.
“Within the first quarter of 2018, the feasibility study on the oil refinery project will conclude, paving the way for the construction works to commence in the second quarter,” said Head of Cabinet Secretariat G.Zandanshatar, reporting on the Cabinet meeting on January 24.
In accordance with the decision, 150 ha area will be designated for special government use.
Moreover, state-owned enterprises and organizations will work on the construction of about 20-km-long railway and road connecting the oil refinery with Sainshand and energy transmission line.
A working group consisted of officials from the General Intelligence Agency, National Police Agency, Independent Authority Against Corruption and the General Authority for Specialized Inspection will be responsible for checking on each stage of the project.
The Oil Refinery Project will be co-implemented with the Republic of India.
Kh.Aminaa
Published Date:2018-01-25