Timor-Leste energy storage warehouse design

Under Decree-Law No. 1/2012, of 1 February, the Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP) has generic powers to approve the technical requirements, principles and conditions to be met in the installation and operation of Storage Facilities for Fuels in Timor-Leste.

Fossil fuels in Timor-Leste are imported from neighbouring countries such as Indonesia and Australia. Seventy-five percent of oil imports are used for electricity production, with the remaining 25 percent consumed in the transport sector. Other sources of energy. Lighting needs are met by the use of kerosene, plant oils and batteries.

The final report was delivered in May 2010, and it estimated the nationwide hydro-electric generation potential at 252 MW, rising to 352 MW if pumped storage is applied. National wind energy generation capacity was estimated at 72 MW, bringing the total potential for installed renew-able energy capacity in Timor-Leste to 451 MW.

In the context of Timor-Leste, part of the policy is promoting the use of renewable energy resources that are indigenous to rural locations and are environmentally benign. Another key part is promoting programs that replace fuel-wood with modern liquid fuels that are cleaner to handle and produce fewer harm-ful emissions.

Electricity generation in Timor-Leste is state-owned. Most of the electricity is produced by diesel generators, the operation of which is subject to availability of financial resources for fuel, maintenance and staffing. These facilities are not being used to their full capacity, and power outages are frequent even in Dili.

In Timor-Leste, as well, the diesel systems managed by EdTL serving district capitals have been found to be expensive and dificult to operate and maintain, particularly with the low tariffs charged. The problems experienced with large systems are likely to be exacerbated with small, suco-scale diesel systems scattered in relatively remote areas.