What is the energy sector in Belarus?

Belarus’s energy sector is dominated by state-owned companies operating under supervision of the Ministry of Energy in electricity, gas and part of the heat sector, and under BelNefteKhim (Belarus State Concern for Oil and Chemistry) in the oil, refining and petrochemicals sector.

How is wood fuel used in Belarus?

The main emphasis in Belarus is on increasing the use of wood fuel, as it requires less capital investment than other types of renewable energy. Fuel from woody biomass (i.e. rough wood, pellets, chips and briquettes) is produced locally using modern harvesting and wood-chipping equipment.

Is energy security a new issue in Belarus?

6. Conclusion Energy security in Belarus is not a new issue, and several attempts to solve it started in the 1980s, mostly with nuclear power. However, the energy issue was conceptualized as an energy security issue in the aftermath of the “natural gas wars” in the 2000s.

What is the Belarusian concept of energy security?

The Belarusian concept of energy security utilizes a modified A-framework approach. Economic and political dimensions dominate; social and environmental dimensions are neglected. Renewable energy sources alone are viewed as incapable of guaranteeing energy security in a timely fashion.

What are the main priorities of Belarusian energy policy and strategy?

The main priorities of Belarusian energy policy and strategy are to provide reliable and sustainable energy for the national economy while reducing energy import dependence and improving the sector’s financial stability.

How much energy does Belarus use?

Total energy consumption (measured by total primary energy supply) in Belarus was 27.0 Mtoe in 2018, comparable with consumption in Norway and Hungary. The industry sector is the largest final energy consumer with a 36% share (7.3 Mtoe in 2018); it is also the greatest consumer of electricity and heat.