5000 Mwt of energy expected to be generated in Armenia by 2020August 25, 2010 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 5000 Mwt of energy might be generated in Armenia by 2020 in case of a new power unit opening, according to the deputy director of Noravank Scientific Research Center, Sevak Sarukhanyan. “Annual energy consumption in Armenia amounts to 1200 Mwt. However, with a new power unit opening, energy consumption might reach 2000 Mwt, with the remaining part to be exported. At present, Iran’s demand for Armenian electric energy is 1000 Mwt, with a potential to reach 2000 Mwt, should the border with Turkey be opened. Besides, construction of new power unit will create jobs for energy sector specialists,” Sarukhanyan said in a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. According to Armenian National Statistic Service data, January –July energy production volume in RA comprised 3205.3 kilowatt-hour, exceeding 2009 results by 15%. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |