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hot commodities

Russian Energy Exports to U.S. Set 8-Year Record in October

Russia ramped up its oil and petroleum sales to the U.S. after Washington imposed sanctions on Venezuela last year.

Barred from business

$740Bln U.S. Defense Bill Targets Russian Pipelines

The NDAA also calls for sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of a Russian S-400 missile defense system.

Stone age

Putin Says Zero-Carbon Energy Will ‘Send Us Baсk to Caves’

The Russian president says civilization needs to consume hydrocarbons, nuclear energy and hydropower to survive.

Arctic emissions

Arctic's Biggest Air Polluter Nornickel Shuts Down Smelter at Infamous Factory

Pollution from the factory has been a thorn in Norway-Russia relations since the days of the Soviet Union.

LOSING ENERGY

Russia Considers Banning Foreign Companies from Renewable Energy Projects

Clean energy production could become even more expensive if Russia blocks foreign companies, experts warn.

opinion

Japanese Investment in Russia Floundering Despite Arctic Energy Deal

Without improvements to Russia’s business climate, cases of Japanese investment into Russia will continue to be the exception, not the norm.

COAL CONCERNS

Russian Energy Giants Suffer Under Anti-Coal Campaigns

In the absence of a government drive to reduce the use of coal, Russian companies are becoming targets of divestment campaigns from international investors...

Oil Strategy

Russia Joins the Ranks of Oil Swing Producers

Energy Minister Alexander Novak explains Russia’s response to the attack on Saudi Arabia and the future of oil.

Tax cuts

Energy Minister Calls for Reform of Oil Taxes

Energy minister says that without tax reform, Russia will not be able to sustain its current level of oil production

Carbon Footprint

The Cost of Carbon in Russia

Russia is the world's fourth-largest polluter, but has ratified the Paris climate accord.

energy agreement

Uganda Says Russia to Help it Develop Nuclear Energy

Uganda's energy needs are expected to jump in coming years.

oil deal

Russia Says There's Enough Oil in Global Stockpiles to Replace Lost Saudi Barrels

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities have raised concerns about a global shortfall of supplies.

north exploration

Russia Open to Private Companies Developing Energy-Rich Arctic Shelf, Minister Says

"Of course we would like to study it more, but the government cannot allow itself to make such investments. It's very expensive."

Icebreaker project

'We Want to Change the Course of History,' Northern Sea Route Operator Says

With new icebreakers, Russia's Arctic route could compete with the Suez Canal in shipping and trading.

Renewable reservations

Wind Turbines Ignore Birds' Interests, Putin Says

"This is not a joke," he added.

Arctic energy

Floating Nuclear Power Plant Will Be Key Element on Northern Sea Route

The Akademik Lomonosov power station has been officially handed over to the Russian state nuclear power company.

energy project

Japan Teams Up With Russia in Big Arctic LNG

The deal gives Japanese companies a 10 percent stake in the major LNG project being developed on Russia’s Arctic coast.

Shale basins

U.S. ‘Freedom Gas’ Aims to Loosen Russia's Grip on Europe’s Market

Russia is Europe’s biggest and lowest-cost gas supplier.

Gas politics

Trump Considers Sanctions on European Firms Over Russia's Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline

Many German politicians support Nord Stream 2 because the country needs steady gas supplies.

Strong words

Russia’s Sechin Accuses U.S. of Using Energy as a Political Weapon

The Rosneft CEO told the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that a third of global oil reserves are restricted by U.S. sanctions.

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