Yakutia plans to raise coal output to 54 million tonnes by end of 2026

Yakutia plans to increase coal production to 54 million tonnes by the end of 2026, acting Minister of Industry and Geology Mikhail Kirillin said in the Aktualnoe Interview programme. Kirillin outlined forecast output figures and priority directions for the sector's near-term development.

Earlier, at the Russian Energy Week international forum, Governor Aisen Nikolaev said coal output in the republic had nearly tripled over the past few years and that the region intends to keep expanding production steadily. Kirillin noted that 99% of the output comes from coking coal and that small coal mines will deliver more than 800,000 tonnes this year.

Kirillin also stressed the need to shift the industry from pure extraction to comprehensive processing of raw materials. From next year, coal preparation, including sorting, will be introduced so that utility and housing facilities consume higher-quality fuel. The plans are expected to raise output, improve coal product quality and ensure reliable fuel supply for the republic's utilities.