Deputy Governor of the Capital City, in charge of the Social Sector, Green Development, and Air and Environmental Pollution, Amartuvshin Amgalanbayar, received a delegation led by the CEO and Managing Director of the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), James Rockall, on August 7, 2025.
During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on the current situation of Mongolia’s gas fuel sector and discussed projects and programs that the association could implement in the country.
Deputy Governor Amartuvshin noted, “Currently, over 200,000 households in the capital use solid fuel, known as improved compressed coal briquettes. This number tends to rise during the winter season. Therefore, within the framework of the 24 Mega Projects in Ulaanbaatar City, and in line with the goal to reduce air pollution, a ‘20-minute city’ integrated planning concept is being followed to build 20,000 household residential complexes in the Selbe, Bayankhoshuu, and Khanyn Material areas. Additionally, insulation and switching to gas heaters have begun for 5,000 households in five khoroos of Chingeltei and Bayangol districts, where air pollution is severe. Furthermore, plans are ongoing to conduct necessary studies for gradually switching households in air pollution reduction zones to electric and various types of gas heaters. We look forward to cooperating on these projects and programs.”
CEO and Managing Director of the World Liquid Gas Association, James Rockall, stated that conducting awareness and training sessions for citizens about switching to gas heaters is essential. The Managing Director of the WLGA expressed readiness to support and strengthen cooperation in all areas and work closely with Ulaanbaatar in the future.
Established in 1987, the World Liquid Gas Association operates in over 125 countries in the gas fuel sector. WLGA initiates and implements numerous projects and programs in developing countries to shift from traditional energy sources to environmentally friendly liquefied gas fuels. Since 2012, the association has implemented the “Cooking for Life” program, through which more than 900 million people in 11 countries have transitioned from coal to gas fuels for household use.
As part of efforts to reduce air pollution in the capital city this year, 5,000 households in five khoroos of Chingeltei and Bayangol districts will be insulated and converted to gas heaters.

Published Date:2025-08-08