Buryatia Automobile Plant Investment Reaches RUB 12 Billion

Buryatia Automobile Plant Project Secures RUB 12 Billion Investment

On September 2, the Republic of Buryatia signed an investment agreement with BaikalAvtoTrak Group of Companies at the Eastern Economic Forum 2026 to establish a modern automobile plant in Ulan-Ude. The Buryatia automobile plant investment is valued at approximately RUB 12 billion. The project is designed to develop manufacturing capacity for multiple truck powertrain types, covering diesel, CNG, LNG, and electric vehicles. The agreement establishes the foundation for a new industrial facility intended to expand automobile production capabilities in Ulan-Ude while supporting the development of a broader commercial vehicle manufacturing base in the region.

New Plant to Produce Multiple Truck Powertrains

The planned facility will produce diesel, CNG, LNG, and electric trucks, giving the project a diversified product focus across conventional, alternative-fuel, and electric powertrains. The Republic of Buryatia expects the investment project to create 250 jobs, including more than 50 positions for skilled engineers and technical specialists. The workforce requirement reflects the technical scope of the planned manufacturing operation and its need for specialized personnel. The BaikalAvtoTrak Group of Companies project is expected to reach full production capacity by 2036, establishing a long-term manufacturing operation in Ulan-Ude.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the investment value of the Buryatia automobile plant project?
The Buryatia automobile plant project involves approximately RUB 12 billion in investment and will establish a modern truck manufacturing facility in Ulan-Ude. The plant is planned to produce diesel, CNG, LNG, and electric trucks, providing a broad powertrain portfolio within the new manufacturing operation. The project is also expected to create 250 jobs, including more than 50 positions for skilled engineers and technical specialists. According to the investment agreement, the facility is expected to reach full production capacity by 2036, marking a long-term industrial development project for the region.