Armenian-Norwegian energy security program launched in Yerevan
09.11.2011,
22:13
A three-year Armenian-Norwegian program, designed to boost the development of small hydropower plants in Armenia was kicked off in Yerevan today.
YEREVAN, November 9. /ARKA/. A three-year Armenian-Norwegian program, designed to boost the development of small hydropower plants in Armenia was kicked off in Yerevan today. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian appreciated highly the assistance shown by Norway to Armenia in the development of this program.
"Armenia gives special importance to energy security and the development of small hydropower plants. We welcome the Armenian-Norwegian cooperation in environmental and educational fields and thank the Norwegian Kingdom for the support and funding of the program," said Nalbandian.
The program consists of three parts: assessment of possible environmental and social impacts stemming from the operation of small hydropower plants, promoting personnel training and assessment of the environmental impact on a hydroelectric power plant, envisaged by the program.
A working group was set up to offer new ways for the introduction of international experience after studying all the legal basis and problems in this sector. The working group will be led by the Ministry of Territorial Administration of Armenia and the OSCE Yerevan Office with the assistance of several organizations and agencies.
The program is funded by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry. It will be implemented by the Armenian Hydro-Energy company and the Norwegian Norsk Energy. The program has the support of Norwegian hydropower companies SWECO, Gauldal Consult AS and the International Hydropower Centre (ICH).
The program provides also for exchange of university students of the two countries. -0-
"Armenia gives special importance to energy security and the development of small hydropower plants. We welcome the Armenian-Norwegian cooperation in environmental and educational fields and thank the Norwegian Kingdom for the support and funding of the program," said Nalbandian.
The program consists of three parts: assessment of possible environmental and social impacts stemming from the operation of small hydropower plants, promoting personnel training and assessment of the environmental impact on a hydroelectric power plant, envisaged by the program.
A working group was set up to offer new ways for the introduction of international experience after studying all the legal basis and problems in this sector. The working group will be led by the Ministry of Territorial Administration of Armenia and the OSCE Yerevan Office with the assistance of several organizations and agencies.
The program is funded by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry. It will be implemented by the Armenian Hydro-Energy company and the Norwegian Norsk Energy. The program has the support of Norwegian hydropower companies SWECO, Gauldal Consult AS and the International Hydropower Centre (ICH).
The program provides also for exchange of university students of the two countries. -0-
