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Old and new routes of Russian gas to Europe: Belarusian scenario for Ukraine

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:32:20 +0400

The dénouement of the gas transit play on the post-Soviet area in nearing.

Gazprom�s policy on bringing gas prices for former Soviet republics to the European level and implementation of projects on bypassing traditional transit states for Russian natural gas made Belarus agree to give away its pipeline system to Gazprom. Ukraine is about to make the same decision.

State regulation in the oil and gas sector in 2011 and prospects for 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:00:58 +0400

The year 2011 turned out to be rather contradictory for the oil and gas industry. On one side, preliminary results of basic parameters seem quite satisfactory. On the other side, the depletion of oil production growth potential is becoming more obvious. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin several times mentioned that the oil industry reached its peak. This was described as an ordinary event, although in reality it reflects recognition of strategic mistakes once made.

Announcement of a series of analytical reports �The fuel and energy complex of Russia� - 2012

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:02:11 +0400

The Present and Future of Gazprom

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:19:52 +0400

Gazprom�s 2010-2011 financial results were phenomenal. An employment contract of Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller, who has been managing the gas giant for 10 years, was prolonged ahead of time for another five years. However, the country�s main company found itself under powerful pressure both on the domestic and external markets.

State management in the oil and gas sector: Last autumn of current political cycle

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:38:43 +0400

The main political intrigue of the upcoming election cycle would seem to be over. Vladimir Putin is set to return to the president�s office, while Dmitry Medvedev is to chair the Cabinet. But in reality, everything is just about to begin. Some scenarios of reformatting Russian state authorities are indeed ruled out. Yet, there are many unclear things, including the question of the oil and gas sector management. Changes in the system are unavoidable. There is temptation to fix the rules of the game for the next six years, which adds a special connotation to the upcoming transformation.

Central Asia and Caspian Region: Problems of Development and Transportation of Hydrocarbons

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:22:28 +0400

Despite problems related to signing contracts on purchasing gas from the Caspian region countries, the European Commission is fully determined to implement Southern Corridor projects to reduce dependence on Russia. In its turn, Moscow keeps steadily promoting its alternative South Stream project. But the price of the question puts both sides into a difficult position.

Export Strategy of Russia�s Oil and Gas Sector

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:01:46 +0400

In 2010 the Russian oil industry set an absolute record in terms of production. An oil pipeline to China has been launched this year expanding our potential of oil supplies to Asia. Diversification of export routes seemed to be quite a reasonable strategy on the background of growing production. However, there are certain factors that should be taken into account.

Rearrangement of Property in the Oil and Gas Sector

Fri, 13 May 2011 16:36:52 +0400

Preparations for the elections are accompanied by quite serious changes in the structure of property of oil and gas companies. Liberal experts have formed a firm opinion that the state presence in the sector is growing. In reality there is an opposite process. The matter is that new owners of assets are loyal people.

New Legal and Fiscal Procedures in the Oil and Gas Industry

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:07:48 +0400

There are rather contradictory developments in the Russian oil and gas industry. However, this is not surprising: the role this sector is to play in the current and most importantly in the future structure of the Russian economy has not been finally defined yet. Besides, there are active preparations for the introduction of changes in the legislative framework of the Russian oil and gas sector. A new bill on oil is to be soon submitted to the State Duma; the document is to become almost a new oil constitution.

Prospects of Third Legislative Package Implementation, Future of European Gas Market

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:57:43 +0300

The European Union remains Russia�s key gas market. Therefore, in Russia they take a close interest in any changes therein. The new EU legislation, as contemplated by its authors, is intended to destroy vertically integrated monopolies in the transport and storage of gas. Gas suppliers with Russia at the helm are expressing increasing concerns about the introduction of the Third Package and insist on additional consultations.