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The current structure and parameters of energy supply and fuel consumption in the Arctic zone of Krasnoyarsk Krai reveal specific features of energy provision. The Arctic zone of the region is predominantly urban, with 88% of the population under study residing in cities. Its majority is concentrated in Norilsk, where the energy supply is supported by local resources and closely tied to the extraction and processing of non-ferrous and precious metal ores. The Arctic zone of Krasnoyarsk Krai hosts a large, technically isolated energy system comprising thermal and hydroelectric power plants, power transmission lines, and a gas pipeline. In contrast, remote and hard-to-reach areas, where the population mainly lives in rural settings, rely on diesel power plants for energy. These areas also have small boiler houses that supply thermal energy to social facilities such as schools, hospitals, and kindergartens. The development prospects of the Arctic zone in Krasnoyarsk Krai are linked to mineral resource development projects. These projects necessitate the enhancement and expansion of the energy infrastructure, which will drive not only industrial growth but also improvements in the social environment. As a result of our analysis, a change in the structure of energy generation capacity is expected to support both production processes and a higher quality of life for the population. Socio-economic and environmental assessment have been conducted to evaluate the current state of the region's Arctic zone and the potential impacts of promising projects.