The central Asian economies of water-energy security: The future role of hydro and fuel-based systems
Aktymbayeva A. Orazgaliyeva A. Omarova A. Tulaganov A. Akhmetova A. Tyurina Y. Troyanskaya M.
January 2021Econjournals
International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy
2021#11Issue 1417 - 425 pp.
This article provides an overview of the energy potential of Central Asian economies and in particular, the power sector of Tajikistan, with a special emphasis on the potential usage of coal since water availability for hydropower in the region depends on seasons and is already affected by climate change. With these restrictions, coal arises as to the economic alternative and coal-fired plants are considered in the country as a tool for development and new coal-fired plants are under construction and development of new coalmines is also proposed. The objective of this article is to achieve profitable capital investment in a 250 MW coal-fired thermal power plant situated in east part of Tajikistan. In this context, the article applies a mathematical model to estimate the quantitative advantages of coal alternatives. The cost analysis of the plant was carried out on the basis of total capital investment, operating cost (i.e. coal feedstock, maintenance and labour, and cost of pumping power) and revenue. Furthermore, the article discusses the main concerns of the government of Tajikistan in sustaining its economic development, and finally, describes the future role that hydro-coal power will play in this development.
Central Asia , Energy Economics , Energy Security
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Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Innovation Academy, Semey, Kazakhstan
Yessenov University, Aktau, Kazakhstan
Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Nursultan, Kazakhstan
Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University, Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation
Orenburg State University, Orenburg, Russian Federation
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Kazakhstan Innovation Academy
Yessenov University
Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Orenburg State University
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