Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku 

 Monday, April 29 2024 10:27:00
Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku 

ArmInfo.Moscow reacts to gas overtures between Yerevan and Baku, says Doctor of Political Sciences  Vahe Davtyan. 

Germany to provide EUR 12M loan to Armenia under renewable energy  programmes 
 Thursday, November 9 2023 11:38

ArmInfo.The Armenian government approved the ratification of the agreement on financial cooperation  for 2022 with the German government. 

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Armenia expresses hope for launch of construction of power lines to  Georgia
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 18:16

ArmInfo.There is every reason to assume that work on the construction of the Armenia-Georgia high-voltage power transmission line will begin next year. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan stated on October 31 at the RA NA  Standing Committees discussions on the draft state budget for 2024.

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Minister: implementation program to re-extend operating life of  Armenian NPP to begin next year
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 18:13

ArmInfo. Next year, the implementation of a program to re- extend the operating life of power unit N2 of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant will begin.  Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan stated on October 31 at the RA NA  Standing Committees discussions on the draft state budget for 2024.

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There are already over 12 thousand autonomous solar energy producers  in Armenia
 Tuesday, October 31 2023 18:08

ArmInfo.In 2024, the volumes of electricity produced by renewable energy sources will account for 17% of the total volumes of electricity produced in Armenia.  This forecast was made by Chairman of the Commission for the Regulation of Public Services, Garegin Baghramyan, at parliamentary hearings on the draft state budget of the country for 2024.

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Armenia ready to start buying gas from Azerbaijan after solving  political problems 
 Friday, October 27 2023 12:05

ArmInfo. Armenia is ready to start buying gas from Azerbaijan after settling political problems,  Armenia's Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hakob Vardanyan stated at the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum. 

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Not all agreements are being implemented in full within framework of  formation of EAEU common energy market - Mher Grigoryan
 Thursday, October 26 2023 17:41

ArmInfo. From January to August 2023, Armenia's trade turnover with the CIS countries increased by  almost 55% compared to last year. At the same time, exports from Armenia more than doubled. RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan stated at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS  and the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on October 26 in Bishkek.  

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Pashinyan thanks his partners for uninterrupted supply of energy  sources to Armenia
 Wednesday, October 25 2023 19:52

ArmInfo. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, speaking about the country's energy supply, thanked his  partners (Russia and Iran, ed. note) for uninterrupted energy supplies. In this context, he said that Armenia has extended the contract with Iran under the gas-for-electricity agreement until 2030.

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French energy giant`s activities in Nakhichevan should be considered  in context of operation of Zangezur corridor 
 Saturday, October 21 2023 16:39

ArmInfo. One of the specialized companies in France, the energy giant Total Energies, will build power plants with a total capacity of 650 MW in Nakhijevan. The electricity produced at the stations will be exported  to Turkey and Europe, stated Professor of the Russian- Armenian University, head of the Institute of Energy Security (Armenia), Doctor of Political Sciences Vahe Davtyan.

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EU to allocate EUR 6.5mln for energy security in four Armenian  regions
 Thursday, October 12 2023 12:27

ArmInfo. On October 12, the Government of Armenia approved the draft decree of the President of  the Republic of Armenia "On approval of the financial agreement "Sustainable energy, energy security and climate change resilience in rural areas of Armenia" between the Republic of Armenia and the European Commission> with a budget of 6.5 million euros.

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We will act based on our interests in energy sector - Member of  ruling party on demands to close Armenian NPP
 Tuesday, October 3 2023 16:24

ArmInfo. Armenia will act in accordance with its interests in the energy sector. Sargis  Khandanyan, head of the Armenian Parliament's Standing Committee on Foreign Relations, stated in a conversation with reporters on October 3.

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Expert: Mothballing of ANPP can seriously affect Armenia`s energy  security and national security as a whole 
 Tuesday, October 3 2023 12:33

ArmInfo.At a meeting of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, an appeal was made demanding that  the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) take measures regarding the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant in Armenia, located 16 km from the borders of Turkey. This was reported by the Turkish Anadolu Agency.

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Armenia joins IAEA Board of Governors
 Thursday, September 28 2023 22:18

ArmInfo. Armenia joined the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency  (IAEA). This decision was made at the 67th session of the IAEA General Conference.

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Government of Armenia approves Program for extending operational life  of Unit 2 at Metsamor NPP
 Thursday, September 14 2023 19:44

ArmInfo.On September 14, the Government of Armenia approved the Program for extending the   operational life of Unit 2 at Armenian Nuclear Power Plant CJSC and the Plan for organizing and implementing the activities provided for in the plan.  

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Solar photovoltaic floating station opened on Lake Yerevan
 Wednesday, September 13 2023 16:44

ArmInfo. A solar photovoltaic floating station was opened on Lake Yerevan. This was  reported by the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures.

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Expert: Armenia`s status as electricity exporting country may  decrease significantly
 Monday, September 11 2023 13:02

ArmInfo. Armenia's status as an electricity exporter may decrease significantly, and the time is not far when,  having a nuclear power plant, rich hydropower resources and the potential of solar energy development, the country will simply turn into a net importer of electricity.

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Eurasian Club Forecast: Government to stop supporting solar energy  sector
 Tuesday, August 22 2023 15:34

ArmInfo. There is progress in the energy sector of Armenia, but in general there is also a decline  in rates, despite the fact that, according to the government, solar  energy in the country is developing above the norm. atul Manaseryan,  Doctor of Economics, professor, head of the "Alternative" Research  Center, a member of the Eurasian Expert Club stated during a press  conference on August 22.

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Extension of operation of Armenian NPP estimated at $150mln
 Tuesday, August 22 2023 14:14

ArmInfo. The extension of operation of the Armenian NPP is estimated at $150mln, Gera Sevikyan,  Advisor to the Director General of the Armenian NPP, told ArmInfo. 

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In cooperation with French Solges Energy first hydrogen station to be  built in Armenia 
 Wednesday, August 9 2023 20:13

ArmInfo. The Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund of Armenia and the French Solges Energy  Group CJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing  innovative, renewable energy in Armenia, according to which it is  planned to build the first demonstration hydrogen generation station  in the Republic of Armenia.

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There is no alternative to nuclear energy in Armenia, so the question  is the capacity of new nuclear unit - experts
 Saturday, August 5 2023 18:15

ArmInfo. There is no alternative to nuclear energy in Armenia, so the question is the  capacity of the new nuclear power unit. Such an idea became the  cornerstone during the Round Table on the prospects for building a  new nuclear power unit in Armenia, organized on August 5 by an  initiative group of county's power engineers.

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Minister: We cannot be satisfied with speed of construction of new  Iran-Armenia power line
 Wednesday, July 26 2023 13:47

ArmInfo.Armenia cannot be satisfied with the speed of construction of the third Iran-Armenia  power line. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of the Republic of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan stated this on July 26 at the discussion of the main directions of the country's  draft state budget for 2024 in the RA National Assembly.

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