During a parliamentary session, Member of Parliament J.Zoljargal raised concerns about a plan to import semi-coked coal from China at a cost of MNT 226 billion. In response, Ulaanbaatar city Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar addressed the issue, clarifying the city's position and reasoning behind the decision.
“In recent years, many people have died due to suffocation caused by carbon monoxide poisoning,” Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar told reporters. “The National Committee has made a decision to introduce semi-coked coal into public consumption, believing it will have a positive impact on public health. I am simply implementing that decision.”
According to the Mayor, Mongolia currently lacks a plant to produce semi-coked coal domestically, which is why the product will be imported from China for approximately MNT 200 billion. Once imported, the coal will be packaged locally before being distributed for consumption.
MP J.Zoljargal, however, questioned the rationale behind the decision: “The Mayor has said that fuel will be imported and burned in Mongolia. A bid has already been announced. I was surprised that Mongolia is a coal-exporting country, yet we are planning to import processed coal from China. Why?”
He cited the official bid announcement, which reads: “Fuel made from semi-coke or blue coal will be purchased by MNT 226 billion. The general budget manager is the Governor of the Capital City. Dated 2025.06.10”.
During a parliamentary session, Member of Parliament J.Zoljargal raised concerns about a plan to import semi-coked coal from China at a cost of MNT 226 billion. In response, Ulaanbaatar city Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar addressed the issue, clarifying the city's position and reasoning behind the decision.
“In recent years, many people have died due to suffocation caused by carbon monoxide poisoning,” Mayor Kh.Nyambaatar told reporters. “The National Committee has made a decision to introduce semi-coked coal into public consumption, believing it will have a positive impact on public health. I am simply implementing that decision.”
According to the Mayor, Mongolia currently lacks a plant to produce semi-coked coal domestically, which is why the product will be imported from China for approximately MNT 200 billion. Once imported, the coal will be packaged locally before being distributed for consumption.
MP J.Zoljargal, however, questioned the rationale behind the decision: “The Mayor has said that fuel will be imported and burned in Mongolia. A bid has already been announced. I was surprised that Mongolia is a coal-exporting country, yet we are planning to import processed coal from China. Why?”
He cited the official bid announcement, which reads: “Fuel made from semi-coke or blue coal will be purchased by MNT 226 billion. The general budget manager is the Governor of the Capital City. Dated 2025.06.10”.