THE CENTRAL ASIAN ECONOMIES OF WATER-ENERGY SECURITY: THE FUTURE ROLE OF HYDRO AND FUEL-BASED SYSTEMS

• DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.10267
• Publication Date: 2020-12-02T18:54:32Z
• Authors: Aliya Aktymbayeva; Arailym Orazgaliyeva; Aizhan Omarova; Anvar Tulaganov; Aigul Akhmetova; Yuliya Tyurina; Marija Troyanskaya
• Keywords: Energy Security; Investment; Capital (architecture); Capital cost

This article provides an overview of the energy potential Central Asian economies and in particular, power sector Tajikistan, with a special emphasis on usage coal since water availability for hydropower region depends seasons is already affected by climate change. With these restrictions, arises as to economic alternative coal-fired plants are considered country tool development new under construction coalmines also proposed. The objective this achieve profitable capital investment 250 MW thermal plant situated east part Tajikistan. In context, applies mathematical model estimate quantitative advantages alternatives. cost analysis was carried out basis total investment, operating (i.e. feedstock, maintenance labour, pumping power) revenue. Furthermore, discusses main concerns government Tajikistan sustaining its development, finally, describes future role that hydro-coal will play development. Keywords: security, economics, Asia JEL Classifications: 0130, Q400, Q430 DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.10267