Russia’s Buratiya Bitcoin Mining Hotspot to Get Energy Upgrade, Go Online by the End of 2029

On October 14th, it was reported that the Bitcoin mining hotspot in Buratiya, Russia will undergo an energy upgrade. The renovated thermal power plant will come online "by the end of 2029" and will "not only produce heat, but also electricity." The local government stated that this move will help Buratiya "establish power reserves" and will assist the region in dealing with the "increasing load on the power grid."