Energy industry of the Republic of Buryatia: current state and prerequisites for further development

Abstract

The article contains the results of a study of the state of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) of the Republic of Buryatia. The role of fuel and energy complex in the economy of the republic is analyzed in the article. The main problems, the solution of which is necessary for further development of the industry, including energy security and low efficiency of heat and power production in the power system, are identified by the author. The tasks of development of transboundary interaction with the energy system of Mongolia are defined. Possible options for gasification of Buryatia were studied. To ensure increased energy security of the Republic of Buryatia and the efficiency of the Buryat energy system, the main activity is the continuation of the construction of Ulan-Ude Thermal Power Station-2. The necessity of actualization of the development strategy of the fuel and energy complex of the Baikal region based on the diversification of the fuel and energy balance due to gasification, the development of gas processing and gas chemistry, the use of non-traditional and renewable types of energy is substantiated.