Spatial Variations in Energy Accessibility in the Soviet Union, 1960- 1975
Abstract
The emphasis in coal, oil, and natural gas production in the Soviet Union shifted dramatically eastward after 1960, but spatial patterns of energy accessibility remained fairly stable from 1960 to 1975. Utilizing annual coal, oil, and natural gas production data expressed in terms of standard fuel units and distances measured along railroad and pipeline routes, an energy potential model permitted the computation of energy potential indices based on distance and distance modified by generalized transport costs for 129 major administrative and industrial centers for 1960, 1970, and 1975. A general purpose contouring program mapped relative energy potential indices, and these maps showed that the areas with the highest energy accessibility were also among the most important industrial areas. A correlation analysis between energy accessibility and urban population growth revealed that changes in energy accessibility have had a modest influence on urban population growth rates. Soviet industrial location and urban population growth have been relatively unrestrained by the location of energy resources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA086573
Entities
People
- Russell V. Olson Jr.