MOSCOW, October 15. /TASS/. Russian coal exports surged by 5.5% to 157 mln metric tons over nine months of this year, Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov told reporters on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week.

"Exports are plus 5.5% over nine months, yes. But again, this is certainly with the adjustment for flash data. There were 149 mln tons, and now there are 157 mln tons," the official said.

The 8th Russian Energy Week international forum is being held in Moscow from October 15 to 17. TASS is the information partner of the forum.