Development of Far Eastern Energy Complex

Implementation of the large-scale industrial processing cluster construction programme in the south of Primorsky Territory; development of the transportation hub; and foundation of the science and education centre with the FEFU at its head are not possible without necessary energy supply. With this in mind, the theme discussion "Far Eastern energy: future vision" was conducted.

V.Myasnik, Vice Governor of Primorsky Territory, reported on the current state of the energy complex in Primorsky Territory. In connection with more energy consumption, the Thermoelectric Plant-2 is being upgraded, the Ussuriisk Thermoelectric Plant is to be constructed, as well as a mini-plant of Russki Island and a circular high-voltage transmission line. The issue of switching the Thermoelectric Plant-2 and other plants to natural gas is being resolved.

V.Zheltova, Head of Project Department of the North-West Centre presented her review of current trends. According to the Centre's forecast, Asia will retain its world leadership in the economic growth till 2030. This said, energy consumption can develop in various ways: the extensive one or the efficient one. Meanwhile, the largest energy consumers in Japan, China, and South Korea are adopting long-term renewable energy programmes, and new technologies are being implemented in the construction and energy distribution.

According to A.Sergeev, Executive Director of En+ Group, energy transportation technologies for distances exceeding 1000 km will allow for involvement of new gas and hydro-electrostations of the Far East in the energy supply to China. Annually China commissions more energy-consuming industries than it can support, to energy-saving processes are on the rise.

Director General of INNO SYSTEM, Pak Che Hun, declared the Far East to possess huge potential in the sphere of renewable energy, especially wind energy. In order to decrease dependence on traditional energy sources, APR countries develop technologies in the field of alternative energy and reduce energy consumption.

Representative of Federal Energy Services Company A.Terekhov noted that it is not at all costs that energy balance will be achieved throughout economic optimisation in the APR, but by means of energy transportation from areas with lower energy costs. As energy export potential is limited, it is strategically vital to create a way of transporting the Far Eastern energy to the centre, and to implement programmes for fuel and energy balance harmonization within the region.

Director of the Led Lamps and Systems Manufacturing Company E.Dolin presented his speech on energy-saving technologies and called for following energy efficiency requirements stated in the governmental decree. However, this is a task for consumers, and not for energy scientists. Led lamps are twice as more efficient as halogen lamps, but then they cost more as well. Thus, the cost barrier shall be overcome by means of large-scale initial purchasing for their wide implementation.

In summing up the discussion, P.Shedrovitsky, Advisor of Director General of ROSATOM declared the future of the Far East and Siberia to be seen through complex development largely based on energy and raw material clusters. Regional energy complexes need advances technology packages, which could offer companies and states a wide array of services form hydro and electro technologies to raw material processing, whichever the APR economy development scenario may be.