On September 16, Ulaanbaatar City Governor B.Purevdagva provided an update on preparations for the 2026–2027 winter season, saying that 83% of the planned work has been completed.

“We focused on winter preparations throughout the summer. Of the 573 projects and programs planned, 83% of the work has been completed so far. The heating season began on September 15. To improve air quality, 280,000 tons of semi-coke fuel and 180,000 tons of improved fuel produced from middlings will be consumed this winter. Ulaanbaatar City will sell these fuels at 446 designated locations.

To improve air quality, 280,000 tons of semi-coke fuel and 180,000 tons of improved fuel produced from middlings will be consumed this winter.

Fuel supplies to these locations must be maintained consistently. Last year, some distribution points ran out of fuel. This year, the improved fuel will be packaged in 25-kilogram bags in accordance with production standards. We plan to deploy 200 trucks to deliver fuel during the night.

This winter, 5,000 households have switched to gas stoves. If the gas stove initiative proves successful, we plan to expand the program in 2027–2028. There are 273 boiler units in the city, which account for 12% of air pollution. 8 of these units have already been converted to gas, which is expected to reduce air pollution by 5.6%.

Thermal Power Plant No.5, which will have the capacity to supply heat to 50,000 households, is currently under construction and is scheduled to become operational in 2028. Construction of the Dambadarjaa Thermal Power Plant is also 70% complete, with plans to commission it in 2028. 20% of the total cost of these power plants is being financed from the state budget, while the remainder is being funded through public-private partnerships. Measures are also being taken to reduce the load to 71% by 2030.

In cooperation with BYD, the ‘Sky Shuttle,’ a high-capacity public transport system, will be introduced in Ulaanbaatar. Work is underway to complete the project's feasibility study by December this year, with the aim of launching the service within the next two years. This initiative is expected to help ease traffic congestion.

Approximately 350 kilometers of bicycle lanes are planned for construction next year.

Road construction and maintenance work has also been carried out. A total of 111 kilometers of new roads were constructed, while 31 kilometers of existing roads were repaired. In addition, 76 kilometers of bicycle lanes were built during the summer. Approximately 350 kilometers of bicycle lanes are planned for construction next year.

Currently, 1,300 public transport vehicles are ready to operate in the capital. Preparations for the winter season's fuel supply have been completed, with a nine-day reserve of 450 tons secured. More than 90% of the required salt and de-icing materials have also been stockpiled, including 11,000 tons of salt and 10,000 tons of de-icing materials”.

Published Date:2026-09-17