Interesting energy articles4 Apr 2024 07:14
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Energy is one of the most important sectors of our economy, the proper functioning and further growth/development of other economic sectors largely depends on its smooth operation," - Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili spoke about this in the "Minister's Hour" format in the Parliament. An exchange that ensures the implementation of competitive and open market principles in the energy market.
"Energy is one of the most important sectors of our economy, the proper functioning and further growth/development of other economic sectors largely depends on its smooth operation. In order to properly and optimally utilize the great energy potential of our country and to strengthen energy security, we are continuing the large-scale reform of the energy sector. For this purpose, the activities of energy transmission and distribution will be separated from the activities of energy generation, trade and supply. In addition, the Georgian Energy Exchange will be launched, which will ensure the implementation of competitive and open market principles in the energy market. Large consumers will be gradually withdrawn from the market, depending on the size and voltage of their consumption.
At the same time, the respective regulated stations will be gradually deregulated according to their capacities. As part of the new renewable energy support scheme, the second capacity auction for 800 MW of capacity was completed in February 2024. According to the regulations and rules on the power auction, at this stage, the applications received in the auction are being reviewed," said Levan Davitashvili.
Davitashvili also said. that the construction of 12 HPPs will be completed by the end of the year, the total installed capacity of which will be 157 MW.
"The current renewable energy projects will be continued. Also, in 2024, the construction of 12 additional hydroelectric power plants will be completed, with a total installed capacity of 157 MW. It is planned to attract private investments/investors in the 350-430 MW combined cycle thermal power plant project in Gardabani municipality, and all subsequent relevant measures (design, construction, operation) In order to provide security. In order to strengthen the transmission network, more than 1000 km of power lines will be built in Georgia in the coming years, including the strengthening and strengthening of the connecting lines with neighboring countries. The Black Sea submarine power cable project is in an active phase. Work is currently underway on the technical aspects of the project - on the economic justification, which will be completed by July 2024. At the same time, JSC "Georgian State Electric System" is working on the procurement of services for the environmental and social impact report required for the project, as well as the geotechnical and geophysical studies of the seab