Inter RAO asks Georgia, Azerbaijan about possibility of supplying electricity to Russia - exec

SOCHI. Oct 15 (Interfax) - Inter RAO is thinking of importing electricity from Georgia and Azerbaijan during emergency situations, Inter RAO management board member Alexandra Panina told journalists on the sidelines of the All-Russian Tariff Conference.

"We have asked two countries. Azerbaijan and Georgia were asked about the possibility of supplies. So that they can supply us during emergency situations," Panina said.

"[Supplies of] 300 MW [by each country]. They have not responded yet," she said when asked about potential supply volumes.

Energy consumption was restricted temporarily in southern Russia in July due to generating equipment malfunction at the Rostov nuclear power plant.

The Energy Ministry's scheme and program for the development of electric power systems in 2024-2029 identifies three regions where new generating capacity will need to be built against the backdrop of a power shortage. These include the southwestern part of the Southern energy system with a deficit of 857 MW, potentially increasing to 1.29 GW.

System Operator was unable to select a project that met the selection requirements at a competitive selection tender for the construction of new generating capacity in southern Russia in the middle of August. The capacity of the selected facilities should have been 855-941 MW with commissioning in July 2029.