In 2025, the largest mainline coal conveyor in Russia is to be put into operation on the island of Sakhalin, the regional ministry of investment, industry and external relations said in a statement.
The 23 km long conveyor, one of the longest in the world, will link a coal mine off the coast with the sea port of Shakhtersk. At present, coal is delivered to the port by road.
The project is worth more than 22 bn rubles ($255.3 mn).
Photo: Sakhalin – Island of Opportunities