`Solar pathos` turning into source of Armenia`s `energy insecurity` - expert 

 Thursday, May 15 2025 11:48:00
`Solar pathos` turning into source of Armenia`s `energy insecurity` - expert 

ArmInfo. Intensive development of solar energy in Armenia is not a problem in itself, the problem arises when it is done without technical calculation, without a long-term market strategy, says energy expert, Doctor of  Political Sciences Vahe Davtyan.

2024 year of radical electric energy reforms 
 Thursday, February 13 2025 11:27

ArmInfo. The issue of liberalization of the electricity sector in Armenia is one of the most discussed today. This was stated by Seda Shahinyan, Head of the  Legal and Licensing Department of the Public Services Regulatory  Commission of the Republic of Armenia, during the panel discussion  "Energy Security of the Republic of Armenia. Challenges and  Solutions". 

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Armenia needs conditions for solar, hydro energy to be basic - ex-official
 Thursday, February 13 2025 11:25

ArmInfo. Armenia needs conditions for solar, hydro energy to be basic -  ex-official 

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Armenia needs new 600MW nuclear unit - ex-official 
 Thursday, February 13 2025 11:20

ArmInfo. Taking into account the growth rate of the Armenian economy for the next 10 years, the construction of a new high-capacity nuclear power unit in  Armenia is impractical, especially given its further safe operation.  This was stated by former Deputy Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Hakob  Vardanyan during the panel discussion "Energy Security of the  Republic of Armenia. Challenges and Solutions". 

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Expert: Closing Metsamor NPP without constructing a new one would be  disastrous for Armenia
 Wednesday, February 12 2025 15:32

ArmInfo. Constructing small modular power plants in Armenia as a replacement for the current Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) is impractical in terms of ensuring national security. This opinion was expressed by Artur Avetisyan, the Director of the research and analytical center "Energy  Initiative of Armenia" and a PhD associate professor, during the  online discussion <"Atomic"Dilemma of Armenia: Building a New NPP -  With and Without Russia>, organized on the expert platform of the  Analytical Center for Strategic Studies and Initiatives (ACSII).

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WB to provide $40mln loan to Armenia for reconstruction of three  power substations 
 Wednesday, January 22 2025 14:07

ArmInfo. The World Bank, through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, will provide Armenia with a $40 million loan to support the Enabling the Energy Transition project, which will facilitate the  implementation of the country's Energy Sector Development Strategy  until 2040. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is  discussing the draft agreement with the IBRD, submitted for  ratification by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, at a  plenary session on January 22.

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Armenia to get EUR 66mln loan, EUR 3mln from Germany for renewable  energy development
 Thursday, January 16 2025 13:01

ArmInfo. On January 16, the Government of Armenia approved a proposal to sign a financial cooperation agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany for 2023.

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David Khudatyan on the construction of a nuclear power plant: We are  considering proposals not only from the Russian Federation and the  United States, but also from other countries
 Thursday, January 9 2025 16:28

ArmInfo. We are discussing proposals for the construction of a nuclear power plant not only from  the Russian Federation and the United States, but also from other countries, taking into account  financial and economic components, as well as possible implementation deadlines.

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EIB to grant EUR 10.1mln to Armenia for energy efficiency programme  in Yerevan 
 Thursday, January 9 2025 12:44

ArmInfo. Armenia will receive grant funds from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the implementation of the second energy efficiency program in Yerevan. On January 9, the government approved the draft on ratification of the relevant agreement with the EIB on an investment grant.

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EC to issue EUR 12.9mln grant to Armenia to improve nuclear and  radiation safety 
 Friday, December 27 2024 13:14

ArmInfo. On December 27, the Government of Armenia approved the draft decree of the President of Armenia , which provides for the  provision of a technical assistance grant in the amount of 12.9  million euros.

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Electricity prices to remain unchanged for end users in 2025 
 Friday, December 27 2024 10:42

ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of the Republic of Armenia held a working meeting with representatives of non-governmental organizations protecting the interests of consumers yesterday.

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Public Services Regulatory Commission approves Gasprom investment  programme
 Friday, December 27 2024 10:00

ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia approved the investment program of Gazprom Armenia for 2025-2029. This is stated in the report of the regulator.

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Gas supplies to Armenia via Georgia to be suspended 
 Thursday, December 26 2024 15:12

ArmInfo. Natural gas supplies to Armenia will be temporarily suspended due to the need to carry out repair and restoration work on the territory of Georgia.  This was reported by Gazprom Armenia CJSC.

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Extension of operation of 2nd power unit of Armenian NPP discussed 
 Tuesday, December 24 2024 12:22

ArmInfo. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia David Khudatyan visited the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).

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Energy sector one of major economic branches of Armenia - minister
 Monday, December 23 2024 10:50

ArmInfo. In today's rapidly developing world, the role of energy is of paramount importance. This is stated in the congratulatory message of the RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan on the occasion of the Energy Day.

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Conflict of interests between West and Russian to harm Armenian  nuclear energy - opinion 
 Wednesday, December 18 2024 11:54

ArmInfo.  The close attention to the Armenian nuclear energy sector by major  international players is based on the clash of interests between the  West and Russia. This was stated by energy security expert Alen  Gevondyan in an interview with ArmInfo. 

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Development of nuclear diplomacy for Armenia is a strategic task -  expert 
 Wednesday, December 18 2024 11:15

ArmInfo. The development of nuclear diplomacy for Armenia is a strategic task, taking into account the balance between national interests and international cooperation, political scientist Vahe Davtyan believes. 

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High-Voltage Electric Networks of Armenia company presemts projects  to Armenia`s minister of territorial administration 
 Friday, December 13 2024 10:34

ArmInfo.  Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia David Khudatyan visited High-Voltage Electric Networks of  Armenia CJSC, where he got acquainted with the programs being  implemented. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry.

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Armenia`s minister of territorial administration holds meeting to  discuss situation in energy sector 
 Tuesday, December 10 2024 11:12

ArmInfo. The Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia David Khudatyan held a working meeting with the heads of the  energy system yesterday. 

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Events organized to raise Tavush residents` awareness of sustainable  energy technologies 
 Thursday, December 5 2024 12:14

ArmInfo.  The public  organization "Compass" is launching a series of information events in  Armenia to raise awareness of the residents of the Tavush region  about sustainable energy technologies and popularize their use. This  is stated in the message of the Ministry of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia.

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Wind power generation project discussed with Asian Development Bank
 Friday, November 29 2024 20:42

ArmInfo.Hovhannes Harutyunyan, the Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia,  met with Areg Barseghyan, energy specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to discuss the wind power generation project being implemented with the bank's support.

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