Energy security, sustainable use of energy resources, as well as introduction of energy efficient and non-polluting technologies are key principles of development and operation of the Belarusian energy sector.
Reliable functioning and development of fuel and energy complex determines social and economic progress of the country. Belarus has limited domestic primary energy resources. Therefore, improvement of fuel and energy complex structure and upgrading of old and construction of new energy facilities including energy efficient technologies are focus points for energy policy in Belarus.
The basic principles of modernization and development of the Belarusian energy system are as following: