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The coal industry of the Irkutsk region today: development trends, outstanding issues, and threats

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The article 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, and about 20% of the coal is exported. Our 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.

Source: Energy Systems Research

DOI: 10.25729/esr.2024.04.0003

Author: L.N. Takaishvili

Institution: Melentiev Energy Systems Institute

Language: English

Topic: Coal and Coke Industries Research

Subfield: Fuel Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation