Ulaanbaatar
World Bank to implement Second Energy Sector Project
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ According to the Ministry of Energy, World Bank plans to implement project in energy sector of Mongolia with USD 55.4 million.
The project is aiming to distribute constant reliable electricity service of higher quality in the rural area to meet the increasing demand of electricity. The preparatory work is being made to support sustainable energy by reducing system losses and improving economic efficiency of power supply companies, such as “Baganuur-Southeastern Region Electricity Distribution Network” SOE, “National Power Transimission Grid” SOE and the “Western Energy System” SOE JSCs.
The following actions are planned within the project:
- Upgrading and expansion of “Baganuur-Southeastern Region Electricity Distribution Network” SOE.
- Upgrading and expansion of “Erdenet-Bulgan Electricity Distribution Network” SOE.
- Expansion of “National Power Transmission Grid” SOE’s distribution facilities in Baganuur and Khangai.
- Establishment of 10 MW solar photovoltaic power plant for “Western Energy System” SOE.
Source: Project information document
