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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |