The Russian Coal Sector Challenges and transition opportunities

The document outlines the history, current state, and future challenges of the Russian coal sector, highlighting its economic significance and climate impact. It details a research project aimed at exploring just transition pathways for coal regions in the context of the Paris Agreement and shifting global demand. Key data points include coal's 17.5% share of Russia's domestic electricity generation at the end of 2019 and the sector's 22% contribution to Russia's total greenhouse gas emissions in 2018.

• The Russian coal sector has a significant environmental impact, contributing 22% of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions in 2018, with mining-specific emissions increasing by 35% since 2000.
• As of the end of 2019, coal accounted for 17.5% of Russia's domestic electricity generation, and the country exported 205 million tonnes of coal, contributing 16 billion USD to the economy.
• The Russian Energy Strategy to 2035 plans to increase Russia's share of world coal production from approximately 5% to 23-25% by 2035, despite the country's 2019 commitment to the Paris Agreement.
• The sector faces domestic challenges including a shortage of highly skilled workers, competition for rail-transport government subsidies, and regional viability issues, specifically in the Pechora Basin where new mining facilities are not viable.
• The Russian coal sector faces external risks from the global low-carbon transition, including changing international demand and potential EU policies such as carbon-based taxes on imported goods.

APA

Climate Strategies (n.d.). The Russian Coal Sector Challenges and transition opportunities. https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Russian-Coal-Transition-Infographic.pdf

Chicago

Climate Strategies. The Russian Coal Sector Challenges and transition opportunities. n.d. https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Russian-Coal-Transition-Infographic.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{climatestrategiesndrussian, author = {{Climate Strategies}}, title = {{The Russian Coal Sector Challenges and transition opportunities}}, institution = {Climate Strategies}, url = {https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Russian-Coal-Transition-Infographic.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }