Soviet Union's Energy Situation
The Soviet Union is a country of vast sources of energy supply including oil, natural gas, coal, uranium, and hydropower, all of which are used in varying degrees to supply its energy needs. In spite of this wealth of resources, the Soviet Union has difficulty meeting its demand for energy. Opinions on the situation vary, from those who claim the country is in the midst of an energy crisis to those who argue that distribution is the only difficulty. But in any event, the unfortunate fact is that in some areas of the country, energy needs exceed its availability. Until recently, soviet energy policy concentrated on supply. With the release of its 1983 Energy Program however, the Soviet Union acknowledged the necessity of a fundamental shift in energy policy from the supply side to the demand side in order to curb energy consumption.
- OSTI ID:
- 5507161
- Journal Information:
- Nuexco. Monthy report to the Nuclear Industry; (United States), Journal Name: Nuexco. Monthy report to the Nuclear Industry; (United States) Vol. 273; ISSN 0742-4582; ISSN NUEXD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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