Hydroelectric power generation assessment for Russia: Cooperation in a mutual transfer of technology

Conference · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:220123

Rogers, M F ^[1]; Meloy, G R ^[2]; Semenkov, A V ^[3]

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1. Harza Engineering Co., Chicago, IL (United States)
2. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Oswego, OR (United States)
3. Energopromtechnika Group Ltd., Moscow (Russian Federation)

In September 1993, Russian Federation Prime Minister Chernomyrdin and United States Vice President Gore agreed on a joint study to examine options for Russia`s energy future. The objective of the study would be to develop a long-term, comprehensive program for the Russian power sector. A joint Russian-American program was established by the United States government. This program was charged to assess all aspects of the Russian energy sector, including conservation, thermal energy, nuclear energy, transmission line systems, and hydropower energy. The objective of the hydropower energy assessment aspect of the study was to prepare a time-phased investment plan for the period 1995 to 2000 for expansion of the existing hydroelectric energy production. The Hydropower Assessment Project required a close working relationship between engineers from the United States and the Russian Federation. The Project Team was given unprecedented access to design and economic data of existing and planned hydropower projects in the Russian Federation. This paper presents the methodology of the hydropower generation assessment for Russia, focusing on the partnering of American and Russian engineers, which led to a mutual transfer of technology and a successful project.

• OSTI ID: 220123
• Report Number(s): CONF-9507190--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

13 HYDRO ENERGY
BILATERAL AGREEMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
MODIFICATIONS
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
USA