Russian Energy Policy During President Putin's Tenure: Trends and Strategies (Business & Investment Review)

This important report looks at the policies and strategies President Putin has developed in the field of energy and at the current climate for foreign investors in the sector. Russian energy policy is at an important watershed. A substantial increase in the output of oil & gas, has led some analysts to view Russia as a reliable, alternative to global dependence on energy supplies from the Gulf. On the other hand, there are concerns that current Russian energy strategy comes closer to the Venezuelan 'energy state-capitalism' model where foreign energy companies are welcome to invest, but only on Moscow's terms and in partnership with a state-controlled national energy company. How are these strategies unfolding and what are the lessons for private sector investors? Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 About the author......Page 6 Introduction......Page 8 1. The energy sector as a geopolitical lever......Page 12 2. The new legal environment of the Russian energy sector......Page 20 Oil reserves and production......Page 22 Gas reserves and production......Page 30 Oil transportation issues......Page 34 Far East oil pipeline: a political case?......Page 35 Gas transportation issues......Page 37 Energy dependence of foreign states on Russian gas exports......Page 40 Conclusion......Page 42 Notes and references......Page 44 About the series: Russian foreign energy policy reports......Page 46 Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1. The energy sector as a geopolitical lever; 2. The new legal environment of the Russian energy sector; 3. Russian production units; 4. Infrastructure strategy: main issues; Conclusion; Note and references; About the series: Russian foreign energy policy reports.