Energy Sector

Opinion: Reforms in Abkhazia are inevitable, and Moscow must take this into account

Abkhazia-Russia

December 23, 2024

Russia has shifted its stance and resumed providing free electricity to Abkhazia. What’s driving this newfound generosity?

Armenia's 73% energy dependency: How to turn the tide?

Armenia

November 19, 2024

Abgar Budaghyan, head of Armenia's USAID Energy Security Program, outlined steps needed to achieve higher level of energy independence.

Armenia faces growing power outages amid calls for energy security, infrastructure investment

Armenia

November 13, 2024

Armenia faces calls for infrastructure investment and a balanced focus on renewable, nuclear, and thermal power for energy security

Fighting for energy sector diversification. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 9

What on Earth Georgia | Podcasts

August 09, 2021

Mariam Devidze, a specialist on climate change from the environmental organization Green Alternative explains why solar panel systems need to be developed in Georgia and how the energy sector can be diversified

Why Georgia’s hydropower plants are causing nation-wide protests

May 02, 2019

The government says the country’s energy independence and security is in a vulnerable state, while the local population opposes irreversible changes in their living environment

Residents of Armenia’s "Siberia" using alternative heat sources

Armenia

November 06, 2018

The curious alternatives to gas and electricity in Shirak, the country’s coldest region

Energy security in Armenia: accomplishments, dangers and risks

November 16, 2017

An analysis of the main aspects of Armenia’s energy sector: hydropower, atomic and thermal electricity, with problems and perspectives of regional cooperation

Putin to visit Abkhazia

August 08, 2017

General information on the goals and schedule of the visit

Power tariffs in Armenia reduced starting from today

February 01, 2017

Public Services Regulatory Commission decree takes its effect

Abkhazia’s energy sector faces deep crisis

January 04, 2017

Worn-out equipment, problems with IngurHPP, non-payments, increased consumption and lack of funds necessary for radical reforms