Ulaanbaatar
China Datang Corp vows to collaborate on reducing air pollution in Ulaanbaatar
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ On March 17, Prime Minister J.Erdenebat received a visiting delegation to Mongolia of China Datang Corporation at the latter’s request. China Datang expressed interest in investing in Mongolia’s energy and heating system.
At the beginning of this meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted that investment to energy and heating will be supported in Mongolia by all means, mentioning the Mongolian and Chinese sides have agreed on building joint regional energy generator during the visit of China’s Prime Minister Li Keqiang to Mongolia, took place last September.
China Datang has abundant expertise in coal liquefaction and air pollution reduction approaches. The delegates shared that the company has been participating in Beijing’s projects on air pollution, as its fuel technology maintains the lowest amount of toxic smog emission.
A pivotal part of Ulaanbaatar’s air pollution is caused by chimney smoke from Ger households, said PM J.Erdenebat in response. What Ulaanbaatar needs first is a comprehensive project on expanding the reach of electric power network, ensuring reliability of energy resources and extending the heating system to ger areas. “We will be willing to consider cooperation with you in the presence of such a comprehensive project”, he underlined.
President of China Datang, Mr Chen Jinhang pledged to submit a proposal for a package of project directed at tackling Ulaanbaatar’s air pollution.
