Alexander Novak held a meeting on the development of the Siberian energy system and new generations in the south of the country
17.07.2025
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting dedicated to the development of the Siberian energy system until 2030, as well as the construction of new generation facilities in southern Russia in response to the increased needs of the economy. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Economic Development, the authorities of the Republic of Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory, as well as representatives of Gazprom PJSC, energy companies and industry associations.
During the discussion, an analysis of electricity and capacity needs was carried out based on new investment projects planned for implementation in southeastern Siberia by 2030. Applications for technological connection to electric grids submitted in the region were also evaluated. Based on these data, solutions to meet future electricity demand were clarified.
The main scenario is the development of direct current electric networks with a capacity of 1,500 MW and the introduction of new generation capacities in the amount of 1,050 MW by 2030.
The Deputy Prime Minister instructed the federal authorities, together with energy companies, to assess the capabilities of domestic enterprises to form and place orders for the production of energy equipment needed for new generation facilities.
Representatives of the Ministry of Energy, Gazprom, generating companies, as well as the authorities of the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea informed the Deputy Prime Minister about the current state of the gas infrastructure and the availability of territories for the construction of new generation facilities in southern Russia. In particular, they discussed the construction of thermal power plants (TPPs) in the Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Crimea with a total capacity of 2.25 GW.
Alexander Novak instructed the Ministry of Energy, Gazprom and the regional authorities to promptly prepare proposals for the gas supply of these generation facilities, as well as to identify locations for individual thermal power plants.
