The ban on cryptocurrency mining in several Russian regions has reduced the load on the Siberian energy system by more than 300 MW, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Energy reported following a meeting with the head of the department, Sergei Tsivilev.
According to the data provided, the restrictions introduced have helped avoid accidents and power outages for companies and the residential sector.
In addition, the meeting agenda included issues related to the regulatory framework for mining and the possibility of creating a directory of equipment for mining cryptocurrencies.
In addition, the department reported that it will regularly hold such meetings with representatives of federal districts, heads of regions, State Duma deputies, representatives of energy and mining companies, and officials of local government bodies.
Let us recall that from January 1, 2025, mining is completely prohibited in ten regions of Russia, in certain areas of Buryatia, the Irkutsk region and the Zabaikalsky Krai in the autumn-winter period. The restrictions were introduced at the suggestion of the Ministry of Energy, which explains them by the fact that the national energy system is experiencing significant overloads from the activities of illegal miners not included in the register of the Federal Tax Service of Russia.
