First of 107 enhanced coal retails open in Ulaanbaatar www.zgm.mn
Ulaanbaatar city authorities, headed by the Mayor, opened the first store of enhanced coal at the 22nd khoroo of Songinokhairkhan district on Monday.
Tavan Tolgoi Fuel (TTF) LLC has commenced the operation of two factors previously. As of May, three production lines are in operation. They are working to expand the lines to seven. The factories have the capacity to produce more enhanced coal after the expansion. The company was established in May 2018 at the Parliamentary Resolution related to the ban on the usage of raw coal consumption.
220,000 households use 1.2 million tons of raw coal per year during the winter in Ulaanbaatar, according to a survey. TTF has the capability to provide those households with 600,000-700,000 tons of enhanced coal. The coal will be available to the public at 107 locations of ger districts in Ulaanbaatar. Also, the project will involve coal sellers.
"As of Today, Tavan Tolgoi Fuel LLC has produced 60,000 tons of enhanced coal. 490,000 tons of coal will be stockpiled and delivered to stores. In addition to supply and back-up, it is important to teach the proper use of these coal to the public. It is more important to increase the participation of citizens to reduce air pollution. We will provide residents with the opportunity to use enhanced coal. The price will be cheaper than raw coal, and then the controls will be very effective. Additionally, low-pressure and other stoves will be properly filtered. We will also discontinue the combustion of other oils, butter, and tires other than coal. The six districts of the capital city, governor's office, the specialized inspection agency, and the police will conduct regular monitoring in Ulaanbaatar city," said Mayor of Ulaanbaatar Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan.
According to Tavan Tolgoi Fuel LLC, the production remains stable. The company is focusing on production and sales at retail spots. “We have set up the first standard store for selling enhanced fuels. In the future, 107 stores will open. There are 503 people and entities engaged in coal sales in Ulaanbaatar. We will deliver these enhanced fuels via these citizens, entities and 107 reference sales points. At the reference point, about 100,000 tons of fuel will be stocked and sold," remarked a spokesperson of the TTF.
Published Date:2019-05-07