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Mineral sector technologies : policy implications for developing countries (Английский)
New technologies in the mineral sector have dramatically improved mine health and safety as well as making possible control of water and air pollution. Improved communication and transport have stimulated...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 17633 Дата подготовки документа: 30 ноября 1992 года Тип раскрытия информации: Disclosed Автор: Andrews,Craig B.
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Steam coal for power and industry issues and scenarios (Английский)
This working paper provides a comprehensive overview of the status of world steam coal production and use. It reviews current reserves and forecasts, production, consumption, and pricing. The issues that...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 17687 Дата подготовки документа: 31 октября 1992 года Автор: Jechoutek, Karl G.,Chattopadhya,Sadhan,Khan,Riaz,Hill, Forrest,Wardell,Christopher
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Understanding fuelwood prices in developing nations (Английский)
Deforestation and the extensive use of wood fuels have raised concern about the future price of wood fuels in developing nations. Although wood is a renewable resource, population growth has caused a decline...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11347 Дата подготовки документа: 31 июля 1992 года Автор: Barnes, Douglas F.,Industry and Energy Departmen
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Managing risks of investments in developing countries (Английский)
This paper presents the key considerations for managing the risks of investments in developing countries. These considerations are important for the assistance strategies of the World Bank and other official...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11344 Дата подготовки документа: 31 мая 1992 года Автор: Besant-Jones, John E.,Hylan, Lori [eidtors],Indu
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The trade - off / risk method : a strategic approach to power planning (Английский)
Power sytem planners must determine type and timing of major investments in the presence of great uncertainty in future values of major planning parameters. Furthermore, power investment decisions are...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11328 Дата подготовки документа: 31 мая 1992 года Автор: Crousillat,Enrique O.,Merrill, Hyde,Industry and Energy Department
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Electricity pricing : conventional views and new concepts (Английский)
Ever since electric power was generated, pricing of electricity proved to be a thorny issue. Thanks to the inputs of professional economists who did not enter the debate until the 1910s, there are two...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 10495 Дата подготовки документа: 31 марта 1992 года Автор: Teplitz-Sembitzky,Witold
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Energy issues in Central and Eastern Europe : considerations for the World Bank Group and other international financial institutions (Английский)
This paper reviews the principal institutional, economic/financial, and technical issues related to energy sector rehabilitation and development which the countries of Central and Eastern Europe face in...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11337 Дата подготовки документа: 31 марта 1992 года Автор: Richter,Joerg-Uwe,Industry and Energy Department
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Accounting for traditional fuel production : the household energy sector and its implications for the development process (Английский)
A fundamental proposition of modern economics is that to the extent that the prices of goods and services are established through exchanges in well-functioning markets, efficient allocations are likely...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 10497 Дата подготовки документа: 31 марта 1992 года Автор: Pskin, Henry M.,Floor,Willem M.,Barnes, Douglas F.
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CO2 emissions by the residential sector : environmental implications of inter-fuel substitution (Английский)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) accounts for 55% of the buildup of greenhouse gases based on radiative equivalence and atmospheric residence time. The most important emitters of CO2 are fossil fuels and deforestation...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 10496 Дата подготовки документа: 31 марта 1992 года Автор: Floor,Willem M.,Van Der Plas,Robert J.
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Urban interfuel substitution, energy use, and equity in developing countries : some preliminary results (Английский)
The dramatic growth of urban populations in developing countries has caused a rise in the demand for energy, food, water, and other resources. The growing number of people living in urban areas of developing...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11336 Дата подготовки документа: 31 марта 1992 года Автор: Barnes, Douglas F.,Liu Qian,Industry and Energy Department
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Assessment of biomass energy resources : a discussion on its need and methodology (Английский)
This paper points out the importance of woody and non-woody biomass from an energy perspective in developing countries. It then considers the dearth of reliable data on the standing stock and sustainable...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11338 Дата подготовки документа: 31 декабря 1991 года Автор: Ryan, Paul,Openshaw,Keith,Industry and Energy Department
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Kerosene stoves : their performance, use, and constraints (Английский)
The household energy sector is the largest of all energy consuming subsectors in most developing countries. Households account for 40%-80% of total energy use, mainly dpeending on the level of development...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11345 Дата подготовки документа: 31 октября 1991 года Автор: Floor,Willem M.,van der Plan, Robert,Industry and Energy Department
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Core report of the electric power utility efficiency improvement study (Английский)
This report summarizes a two-year study of the major problems found in diesel power plants in 17 developing countries, explores in some detail the causes of these problems, and suggests possible solutions...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11331 Дата подготовки документа: 30 сентября 1991 года Тип раскрытия информации: Disclosed Автор: Industry and Energy Department
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Guideline for diesel generating plant specification and bid evaluation (Английский)
This report was prepared as a guideline for use by Bank staff and consultants on power generating projects which employ large diesel engines as prime movers. It explains the characteristics and comparative...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11335 Дата подготовки документа: 30 сентября 1991 года Автор: Industry and Energy Department
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A methodology for regional assessment of small scale hydro power (Английский)
A methodology is presented for the regional assessment of small scale hydroelectric potential which covers procedures for both new sites where no developments currently exist and existing sites such as...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11334 Дата подготовки документа: 30 сентября 1991 года
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Health and safety aspects of nuclear power plants (Английский)
The objective of these studies is to provide a precise compendium of factual, up-to-date information on the aspects of nuclear power that are needed in sector reviews of countries with existing or planned...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 10064 Дата подготовки документа: 31 августа 1991 года Автор: Gaunt, J.,Numark, N.J.,Adamantiades,Achilles G.
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Decision making under uncertainty - an option valuation approach to power planning (Английский)
This paper addresses the problem of irreversibility of investments, a topic related to the recently evolving "real options" literature. In the presence of alternatives, the opportunity to invest in a large...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11330 Дата подготовки документа: 31 августа 1991 года Автор: Martzoukos, Spiros,Industry and Energy Department,Crousillat,Enrique O.
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A review of international power sales agreements (Английский)
This report identifies and analyzes the issues and options involved in the design of electricity export contracts. A well-designed contract is an important component of realizing the objectives of inter-utility...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11332 Дата подготовки документа: 31 августа 1991 года Автор: Minogue,Diane Catherine,Industry and Energy Department
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Summary 1988 power data sheets for 100 developing countries (Английский)
This working paper comprises a compilation of one-page data sheets summarizing the available power sector data for the year 1988 for 100 developing countries. It is intended to be a ready reference for...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11339 Дата подготовки документа: 31 августа 1991 года Автор: Escay, Jose R.,Industry and Energy Department
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A study of the transfer of petroleum fuels pollution (Английский)
Production and use of poor quality petroleum fuels is a widespread problem in developing countries, one that contributes to degradation of the environment. Despite the increasing concern over global warming...
Типу документа: Рабочий документ департамента Номер отчета: 11341 Дата подготовки документа: 31 июля 1991 года Автор: McKeough,Kay,Industry and Energy Department