Abstract
The article investigates the energy balance of Georgia. For this purpose, the production and consumption of fuel and energy resources are analyzed for the 25-year period of independence of Georgia. The analysis is done by categories of energy resources and main sectors of industry. The data regarding the export and import of energy resources and level and dynamics of covering country's consumption by local production is provided.
It is shown that, traditionally, the energy balance of Georgia is in deep deficit. The suggestions for its improvement are provided in the Article. The country imports almost all amount of oil and natural gas. Electricity balance is relatively stable. In the recent years, some amount of electricity is exported to the neighboring countries. Generally, the country satisfies only 30–35% of own energy consumption by local generation, and the rest amount of resources are imported from abroad. The reason of deficit to some extent is irrational and wasteful consumption of energy resources. The article examines the organizational difficulties in drawing up energy balance of Georgia and statistical problems of recording of energy production and consumption at the initial stage of market economy.