Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
It gives me great pleasure to write to you on the occasion of the opening of the Russian Energy Week.
The Forum venue will once again play host to representatives of government agencies, major companies and the expert community from Russia and abroad. There are a number of issues related to current trends on the global energy market on the agenda, including efforts to improve the industry’s infrastructure and introduce cutting-edge digital technologies.
The efficiency of energy production and consumption is the most important factor in the growth of national economies and has a significant impact on people’s quality of life. Many countries have already adopted policies to accelerate the development of clean energy technologies. The Forum business programme is therefore set to look in detail at the possibility of developing green energy based on renewable sources and the transition to new, more environmentally friendly fuels.
I am confident that the events of the Russian Energy Week will allow you to learn more about the achievements of the country’s fuel and energy sector, and that your initiatives will be put into practice.
I hope that you are able to take full advantage of the networking opportunities at the Forum and wish you all the very best.
Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation
“Alternative energy will occupy a considerable niche in a diverse generation portfolio. It will most certainly continue to develop and replace less efficient technologies. This trend will continue, but its pace depends on regulations and the competitiveness of available technologies. As these technologies become commercially appealing, their cost goes down. In time, renewable sources of energy like wind and sun will largely edge out traditional energy sources. Of course, the traditional sources will remain, but will function in a somewhat different capacity: as a tool for balancing the system, providing electricity during peak periods.”
“Enterprises working in the fuel and energy sector continue to demonstrate steady growth despite the difficult market situation and artificial external constraints. In order to effectively implement Russia’s Energy Strategy until 2030, it is extremely important to maintain our competitive advantages and outline future ways to develop. Meeting these challenges requires coordination between government bodies, state corporations, and independent producers. The Russian Energy Week International Forum will help create the conditions for such coordination and, I believe, will also become a platform for constructive dialogue between experts in the fuel and energy sector.”
In the years 1988-2000 Worked at the Norilsk Mining and Metallurgical Combine.
In 2000-2002 - Deputy Head of Norilsk on financial and economic issues.
In 2002-2008 - in the administration of the Krasnoyarsk Territory: Deputy Governor.
In 2008-2012 - Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
In 2012-2020 - Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation.
Since November 2020 - Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
