Energy firm Readenergo set for over 300 million dollar repair expenditure
Hey there! Grundy energy workers are gearing up for the 2025-2026 winter season in Zabaykalsky Krai, with a whopping 346 million rubles earmarked for network repairs this year.
Energy experts will tackle a massive 798.5 km of cracked overhead power lines, mend 40 transformer substations, and broaden and tidy up 686.11 hectares of easements. Prioritization will be given to regions where the energy infrastructure is in dire need of immediate repairs.
Currently, the wear and tear of electrical equipment in the region is a whopping 80%, an issue that Rosseti Siberia's Chitaenergo subsidiary aims to tackle. In negotiations with the regional government, they're working on a 10-year regulatory agreement, featuring network reconstructions and the development of new energy facilities. This project agreement is currently under coordination.
Interestingly, this agreement aims to modernize aging infrastructure, expand grid capacity, connect new industrial facilities, and improve reliability in remote settlements. In 2021-2022, the focus was on completing the Dauria Energy Ring to fuel mining projects, expanding grid borders near Mongolia/China, upgrading digital substations in Chita city, and expediting work due to the increased demand from the military and industrial sectors in the region. However, they've encountered challenges like supply chain issues due to sanctions, labor shortages in remote areas, and permitting delays for cross-border components.
For the most accurate, up-to-date information, I recommend checking Rosseti Siberia's 2023 annual report, scanning the energy section on the Zabaykalsky Krai government portal, and monitoring updates from the Ministry of Energy RF's regional programs. For project-specific updates, look for current tenders on zakupki.gov.ru for new equipment contracts and updates on the "Modernization of Transbaikalia Energy Systems" program. For real-time status, contacting Chitaenergo's PR department directly or checking their official website is your best bet, as energy infrastructure projects in border regions often experience shifting timelines due to geopolitical factors.
- Grundy energy workers are planning to allocate a significant amount of their budget in 2025 for network repairs, with a focus on repairing 798.5 km of cracked overhead power lines, mending 40 transformer substations, and improving easements over 686.11 hectares.
- In the oil and gas industry, Chitaenergo, a subsidiary of Rosseti Siberia, is working towards a 10-year regulatory agreement with the regional government that includes network reconstructions, the development of new energy facilities, and the modernization of aging infrastructure.
- The 2023 annual report from Rosseti Siberia, energy sections on the Zabaykalsky Krai government portal, and the Ministry of Energy RF's regional programs are helpful resources to stay updated on the progress of the energy sector, including high-value projects like the "Modernization of Transbaikalia Energy Systems."
- Despite the challenges such as supply chain issues, labor shortages, and permitting delays, the energy sector aims to expand grid capacity, connect new industrial facilities, and improve reliability in remote settlements, focusing on projects like the Dauria Energy Ring and upgrading digital substations in Chita city.
