St.
Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov and Russian Deputy Prime Minister
Alexander Novak discussed the development of St. Petersburg’s energy industry
and preparations for the 25th World Energy Congress at a meeting in
Smolny. The Congress will take place in Russia’s northern capital on 24–27 October
2022.
“The city
will ensure that the Congress is held at the highest level. We have extensive
experience in organizing major international events. A plan has already been
created based on which all the necessary infrastructure is being prepared,” Beglov
said.
Beglov said
that proposals have been sent to World Energy Council Secretary General and CEO
Angela Wilkinson to hold preparatory events for the Congress in the city. In
particular, during the Russian International Energy Forum in April 2022, a summit
will be held to model scenarios for the transformation of the city’s energy
infrastructure. A videoconference is scheduled between representatives of the
World Energy Council, the Government of St. Petersburg, and the Russian
National Committee of the World Energy Council.
St.
Petersburg has sent the Russian National Committee of the World Energy Council
a list of 88 proposals from leading universities and major industry
organizations of the city and the country concerning the events of the Congress’s
business programme.
“We are
working with our partner cities that could take part in the Congress. In
addition, more than 50 proposals have already been received from St. Petersburg
energy and industrial companies as well as scientific organizations to set up
their exhibits at our official booth,” Beglov said.
A concept
for the development of the energy industry of a city of the future will be
presented at the Congress based on the example of St. Petersburg. The draft
concept has been discussed with experts and authorities, and the terms of
reference for its drafting have been prepared.
