Enhancing regional energy connectivity and energy trade through cooperation is a critical factor to improve the resiliency of the energy system and the energy security in Central Asia and the Caucasus. An integrated and interconnected energy system, that encompasses electricity and gas grid, and is also compatible for transport and trade of low-carbon and green hydrogen, can help create a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply and allow deep decarbonization as well as more effective integration of scaled renewable energy capacity into the energy system.
UNECE and ESCAP joined forces to implement a number of projects on enhanced energy connectivity across the region. The main activities will include:
- development of scenarios and a roadmap for a regionally interconnected energy system in Central Asia
- development of a subregional roadmap to inform multilateral power trading linked to sustainable cross-border trade of renewable energy resources
- development of tools and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships for a resilient and interconnected power systems