Possibilities and challenges of energy generation in the Republic of Tyva

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2024-3-131-134

Читать на русскоя языкеM.P. Kulikova, G.F. Balakina
Tuvinian Institute for Exploration of Natural Resources of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kyzyl, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №3 / 2024 стр. 131-134

Abstract:

RELEVANCE. The energy sector forms the basis for functioning of other economic sectors and social services. Presentday technologies of energy generation are based on using coal, gas, oil, hydro, nuclear and renewable sources.

PURPOSE. Analysis of the current state of energy generation in the Republic of Tyva, identification of drivers for development and optimization of its structure.

RESULTS. A review is made of the current global trends in energy generation. Directions for diversifying energy generation sources are proposed, e.g. using both imported and coal seam gas as well as hydro resources along with coal. CONCLUSIONS. Focusing on only one energy source reduces the energy security of the region. Energy shortages and the presence of costly diesel-based power generation hinder the economic development of the Republic of Tyva. In the republic that has extensive coal reserves, coal generation has to introduce modern “clean coal” technologies. A high share of thermal power plants in the structure of the coal-fired generation capacity will allow the development of cogeneration using innovative, environmentally friendly Russian technologies. Options for solving the challenge of energy shortage in Tuva in the future until 2035 are proposed.

Keywords: energy generation, coal, Republic of Tuva, coal generation, diversification of energy supply sources

For citation: Kulikova M.P., Balakina G.F. Possibilities and challenges of energy generation in the Republic of Tyva. Russian Mining Industry. 2024;(3):131–134. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2024-3-131-134

Article info

Received: 11.03.2024

Revised: 08.05.2024

Accepted: 12.05.2024

Information about the authors

Marina P. Kulikova – Cand. Sci. (Chem.), Senior Researcher, Associate Professor, Tuvinian Institute for Exploration of Natural Resources of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kyzyl, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2963-814X; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Galina F. Balakina – Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Senior Researcher, Tuvinian Institute for Exploration of Natural Resources of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kyzyl, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2387-7190; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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