Will Equals Way: Unconventional Gas in Russia
Will Equals Way: Unconventional Gas in Russia

Author(s): Zuzanna Nowak, Sonia Boczek
Subject(s): National Economy, Governance, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; gas industry; energy market; energy resources; international trade; gas export; geopolitics; maintaining leading position among gas producers;
Summary/Abstract: Although the present conjuncture is not conducive to investments in the still locally unproven and expensive methods of obtaining energy resources, Russia is developing its unconventional gas industry more and more boldly. However, catching up on the significant technological lag in comparison to other countries is not Russia’s only goal. The change in Moscow’s strategy is essential if the country is to maintain a strong leadership position among gas producers, as well as for the attainment of Russia’s geopolitical aspirations. Russia’s room for manoeuvre is limited to three options, which, while running in parallel, could each have different international ramifications.

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