Manege Business Programme

September 26, 2024
09:00-10:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Technology and Data as the Foundation of Leadership

Will Robots Replace Humans?

The Russian Federation has set the goal of becoming a top 25 country in terms of robot density by 2030. In the fuel and energy industry, robots are already successfully performing complex and dangerous jobs, such as inspecting explosive areas, detecting leaks, working underwater, as well as welding and cleaning industrial facilities. However, the incorporation of robotic solutions into the fuel and energy sector remains at a low level, although it has enormous growth potential. In the future, large-scale robotization will affect the oil, gas, coal, and electric power industries that comprise the country’s fuel and energy industry. Yet, the active introduction of robotic technologies in the fuel and energy industry raises questions about the future of human labour in these industries. The target benchmarks and long-term priorities need to be clearly defined, taking into account the current geopolitical situation and the goals related to achieving technological sovereignty. Is there a risk of robotization causing job losses? What regulatory and technical barriers to robotization in the fuel and energy sector exist in Russia? What government support measures are needed to accelerate robotization in the fuel and energy industry? How can we get technology startups as well as small and medium-sized businesses involved in solving the problem of creating robotic solutions?

Moderator:
Eduard Sheremetsev — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

Speakers:
Vladimir Vorkachev — Director for Digital Transformation and Information Technology, Raspadskaya
Stanislav Korchivoy — Deputy Head, Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision
Dmitry Kyrnaev — Head of Digital Transformation Department, Zarubezhneft
Alexander Lopota — Director, Chief Designer, The Russian State Scientific Center for Robotics and Technical Cybernetics
Alisa Melnikova — Director of Digital and Information Technology, SIBUR
Oleg Tretyak — Head of the Digital Transformation Department, Gazprom Neft

September 26, 2024
09:00-10:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

To Drill or Not to Drill: Development Strategy for the Oil Industry for the Next 10 Years

Despite recent forecasts about the world abandoning the use of oil, global demand has shown steady growth in recent years and has now reached an all-time high of 102 million barrels per day. And it will continue to grow for at least the next 10 years. To cover this growing demand, major investments are needed to create reserve capacity to produce oil around the world. Russia has the unique resource potential to increase production volumes and maintain its role as a leading global supplier. However, this could be difficult to do given the deteriorating mineral resource base and substantial tax burden. Sales markets are also changing, which means that the industry essentially needs to build new infrastructure. How can the Russian oil and gas industry overcome the challenges it is currently facing? How can we continue to balance the interests of the budget and industry in the long term? What development strategy should Russia choose?

Moderator:
Daria Kozlova — Head of Analytical, Russian Energy Agency of the Russian Federation; Advisor to the General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia

Speakers:
Dmitriy Vitman — Operations Director of Corporate and Investment Business, Alfa-Bank
Orest Kasparov — Deputy Head, Federal Agency for the Subsoil Use (Rosnedra)
Andrey Klepach — Chief Economist, VEB.RF
Sergey Kudryashov — General Director, Zarubezhneft
Ruslan Kukharuk — Governor of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Territory - Ugra
Alexey Sazanov — State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation
Pavel Sorokin — First Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

September 26, 2024
09:00-10:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Reform of the Distribution Network Complex: What’s Next?

In an effort to ensure the smooth operation of the power distribution grid, Russia has enacted a federal law and legislative acts to introduce the institution of backbone local grid companies. This is a new and serious step in reforming the national energy system, as evidenced by the frequency and intensity of discussions at the stage of preparing legislative and regulatory acts. Until now, the Russian regions have determined the backbone local grid companies for each region. What’s next? What do we need to do to accelerate the pace of reform and ensure the anticipated effects? What short-term and long-term goals should be set for backbone local grid companies in the run-up to the autumn and winter season? What are the results of the selection process for backbone local grid companies in the regions? What further steps are needed to ensure the coordinated work of all parties and stakeholders in the ongoing reforms?

Moderator:
Irina Vasilyeva — Chief Expert, Technical Inspection of the Unified Energy System

Speakers:
Evgeny Grabchak — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Sergey Kondratyev — Member of the Board, First Deputy General Director - Chief Engineer, RusHydro
Daniil Krainsky — Deputy General Director for Legal Support, Rosseti
Vladimir Malyushitskiy — Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Primorsky Krai
Valery Seleznev — First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Energy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Lyudmila Shelyakina — Minister of Tariff Regulation, Government of the Voronezh Oblast

September 26, 2024
09:00-12:15

Manege 3nd floor, conference hall E

International Agenda: Cooperation for Development

Meeting of BRICS Energy Ministers

September 26, 2024
11:00-12:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Sustainable Energy Development

Low-Carbon Energy: The Foundation of a Sustainable Future

In partnership with the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom

In the current geopolitically turbulent conditions, stopping climate change and dealing with energy market imbalances remains a global challenge. Low-carbon energy has the potential to create an ideal energy balance that makes eco-friendly electricity production compatible with price stability, secure power generation, and the sustainable use of exhaustible natural resources. Each region has its own path to clean energy, and the preferred energy mix is determined based on a particular country’s conditions and needs. In addition, many countries in the modern world have fundamentally different capabilities for implementing a full-scale energy transition due to differences in their socioeconomic status and access to modern technologies and innovations. Cooperation between countries, business, and society as a whole is crucial to a successful energy transition. Only by joining forces and exchanging technological solutions, scientific knowledge, and experience can we create the basis for a sustainable future, while preserving the planet and improving the quality of life here. How should cooperation be structured on a global scale to ensure a successful energy transition? Should we completely abandon traditional energy sources? How can we ensure the technological independence of the energy sector? What innovative solutions will ensure an effective energy transition?

Moderator:
Nikki Aaron — Journalist, TV presenter, RT TV Channel

Speakers:
Azim Axmedxadjayev — Director, Agency for the Development of Nuclear Energy under the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Alexey Likhachev — Director General, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Aisen Nikolaev — Head of Sakha Republic (Yakutia)
Jitsai Santaputra — Co-Founder, Youth for Energy Southeast Asia
Alousseni Sanou — Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Mali
Pavel Sorokin — First Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Nyan Htun — Union Minister of Electrification of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Amged El-Wakeel — Chairman of the Board, Nuclear Power Plants Authority of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Gergely Jakli — Chairman of the Board, Paks-II

September 26, 2024
11:00-12:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

Technology and Data as the Foundation of Leadership

The Dawn of the ‘Ash and Slag’ Century: Technological Sovereignty

Over the past five years, the proportion of ash and slag from thermal power plants involved in the stream of commerce in Russia has doubled and currently accounts for about 30% of the total amount generated annually. Russia has set the target of utilizing 50% of ash and slag by 2035. Achieving this target is inextricably linked with the development of technologies to utilize and process ash and slag, as well as system to store and ship them. Technological growth, the development of human capital, an effective regulatory system, and the creation of extensive scientific infrastructure will make it possible to build an entire ecosystem that can utilize secondary energy raw materials. It is crucial to ensure the sustainable development and operation of this new economic sector that is being created, which is dependent on Russia achieving technological sovereignty in the use of secondary energy and industrial raw materials. Ash and slag are actively used in road construction, land reclamation, and the production of building materials. This makes it possible to replace natural resources, which is particularly important in regions that have a shortage of high-quality non-metallic materials (sand, crushed stone, and gravel). How can we ensure the technological sovereignty as well as the stable and economically efficient operation of the secondary energy resource utilization industry? What is the best way to build chains of scientific and industrial cooperation with friendly countries? How can we ensure a balance between the government’s goals in ash and slag utilization and the demands of related industry markets? How should projects be provided with long and cheap loans for technological sovereignty?

Moderator:
Vadim Kovalev — Deputy Chairman of the Commission on Economics and Labor Relations, Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation

Speakers:
Maksim Ermakov — Minister of Industry and Trade of the Krasnoyarsk Territory
Irina Zolotova — General Director, National Association of Secondary Material Application
Igor Kobzev — Governor of Irkutsk Region
Vladimir Kolmogorov — General Director, En+
Alexander Lunev — Director of the Competence Center "Use of Secondary Material Resources in the Construction Industry", SibADI
Andrey Maximov — Head of the Department of Electric Power Development, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation
Wen Peng — Chairman, SRON Silo Engineering (online)
Andrey Yatskin — First Deputy Speaker, Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation

Front row participants:
Olga Golub — Head of Resource Saving Methodology Department, Environmental Industrial Policy Centre
Anton Zubkov — Deputy General Director for Strategy and New Businesses, Rosatom Smart Solutions; Executive Director, Digital Energy Association
Petr Sankov — Director of Sales of Ash and Slag Materials, Siberian Generating Company
Meng Zhang — Technical Director, Xenan Xing’an New Building Materials Co., Ltd (online)
Igor Shelukhin — Director of Operational Efficiency and Strategic Projects, Unipro

September 26, 2024
11:00-12:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall A

Technology and Data as the Foundation of Leadership

Testing Grounds for Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are expected to be introduced in order to achieve digital maturity in key sectors of the economy by 2030. Global trends in the development of such technologies show that they can be effectively applied, including for the creation of digital twins, in many sectors of the economy, which also includes the fuel and energy sector. One example of this is the successful use of AI and cloud computing of big data arrays to optimize operations in geological exploration, drilling, and oil production. However, the oil and gas industry and other sectors of the fuel and energy industry have restrictions on the testing of AI technologies at production facilities, such as technical and regulatory barriers to the introduction of AI solutions, the need for business continuity, and the lack of the ability to conduct testing on operating equipment. These limitations could be mitigated by creating an inter-industry site that can test AI in real conditions. How can we determine whether a technology can be used at an existing fuel and energy facility, and how can we assess the risks involved? What is the ideal and optimal scenario for integrating advanced technologies into the fuel and energy industry, and which ones should be introduced? If an AI testing ground is created, what principle should be used to admit projects to it? How scalable is the practice of setting up AI testing grounds?

Moderator:
Eduard Sheremetsev — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

Speakers:
Vladimir Voloshin — Director of the Digital Economy Development Department, Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation (online)
Ilshat Karamov — Director, TatITneft
Stanislav Korchivoy — Deputy Head, Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision
Maxim Kuznetsov — Director of Strategic Development and Partnerships, AIRI – Artificial Intelligence Research Institute
Nenad Popovic — Minister Without Portfolio, Government of the Republic of Serbia
Olga Rassokha — Head of Project Group, TVEL
Alexey Shpilman — Professor, ITMO National Research University

September 26, 2024
11:00-12:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Infrastructure Constraints: A Limiting Factor in the Development of Megacities

In large cities with a population of over a million, the industrial and social infrastructure is actively developing amidst economic growth throughout the country as a whole. To ensure the accelerated development of the fuel and energy industry, it is crucial to not only solve the problems of today, but also take into account the prospects of tomorrow. This means that the energy industry needs to introduce additional generating capacity, modernize the existing electric power grid industry, and build new electric grid facilities to transmit power to the end consumer. We will examine a possible solution to this problem based on the example of the Moscow agglomeration, where the electric power industry also has a major influence on overcoming imbalances in economic development. To this end, large-scale energy projects are already being implemented to accelerate the pace of economic growth in the Moscow region and in the country as a whole. The session participants will discuss current issues concerning the development of Moscow. How does energy affect the development of the future Moscow agglomeration? What technologies and innovative solutions in the fuel and energy sector are currently in demand in a modern city? What kind of energy system should the future Moscow agglomeration have to maintain and improve the comfort of its citizens’ lives? Can residents’ own initiatives contribute to the ongoing processes of the city’s energy transformation?

Moderator:
Dmitriy Gvozdev — First Deputy General Director – Chief Engineer, Rosseti Moscow Region

Speakers:
Evgeny Grabchak — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Konstantin Zaycev — Chairman of the Irkutsk Region Government
Ruslan Izmaylov — Scientific and Technical Center of the Unified Energy System
Vladimir Koshelev — First Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation for Construction, Housing and Communal Services
Alexey Molsky — Member of the Board, Deputy Director General for Investment and Capital Construction, Rosseti
Semen Tegentcev — Director of the Department of Housing and Public Utilities of the Tyumen Oblast
Alexander Fedyakov — Director of the Department for Development of Housing and Communal Services, Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation

Front row participants:
Gorbacheva Irina — Deputy Chairman of the Government for Infrastructure, Government of the Khabarovsky Krai
Sergey Kiryuhin — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Moscow Region

September 26, 2024
13:00-14:30

Manege, 1st floor, Plenary conference hall

Plenary Session

Address by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
Address by the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo

September 26, 2024
15:00-16:30

Manege, 1st floor, Plenary conference hall

International Agenda: Cooperation for Development

Global Energy as the Foundation of Economic Growth and Well-Being: In Search of Balance

Energy is a key factor that dictates how civilizations develop. In the modern world, we cannot imagine our lives without light, heat, smartphones, computers, or travelling by car or plane. For all these things to be manufactured and work properly, we need complex, labour-intensive, and high-tech work in all segments of the fuel and energy industry, from the extraction and processing of energy resources to the direct production and distribution of energy. The unlawful sanctions against Russia and other producer countries have destabilized the entire global energy market, which has led to increased price volatility and local shortages of various types of energy resources. This not only directly affects consumers in the countries that initiated this turmoil, but also in the countries of the Global South that do not support it. It is also slowing down prospects for economic growth and the well-being of the global economy. In these conditions, what tools exist for cooperation between our countries to mitigate the side effects of these processes? What is the future of the global energy industry? Will cooperation and common sense prevail?

Moderator:
Sergey Brilev — President, The Global Energy Association

Speakers:
Abbas Aliabadi — Minister of Energy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Boglarka Illes — State Secretary for the Development of Bilateral Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary
Viktor Karankevich — Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus
Jurabek Mirzamahmudov — Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Alexander Novak — Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Kgosientso Ramokgopa — Minister of Electricity and Energy of the Republic of South Africa
Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez — Executive Vice President and Minister of Oil of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Mohamed Hamel — Secretary General, Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)

September 27, 2024
09:00-10:30

Manege 3nd floor, conference hall E

Business breakfasts

The Gold Standard of Exchange Trading in the Context of the Energy Strategy 2050

In partnership with the St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange

Russia’s Energy Strategy 2050 should be the first to include proposals for developing a mechanism for exchange sales to ensure that consumers have equal access to resources, market pricing, the creation of national indicators, and improvements to the market positions of Russian fuel and energy companies that are engaged in foreign economic activity. The gold standard of exchange trading has already proven its effectiveness in petroleum products, the most developed exchange market, and in the near future it may be included in legislation on organized trading. How do these two factors influence the growth of exchange potential on the markets for petroleum products, natural gas, coal, and petrochemicals?

Moderator:
Igor Artemiev — President, St. Petersburg International Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange

Speakers:
Mikhail Arakelyan — Head of the Department of Supervision of Trading and Clearing Infrastructure Organizations, Financial Market Infrastructure Department, Central Bank of the Russian Federation (Bank of Russia)
Maksim Ermolovich — Member of the Board (Minister) for Competition and Antimonopoly Regulation, Eurasian Economic Commission
Pavel Zavalny — Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Energy; President, Russian Gas Society
Vadim Zakrevsky — Director of the Energy Department, Eurasian Economic Commission
Arzybek Kozhoshev — Member of the Board, Minister in Charge of Energy and Infrastructure, Eurasian Economic Commission
Vitaly Korolev — Deputy Head, Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation
Leonid Lozhechko — Chairman, Russian-Iranian Business Council at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
Evgeny Mozhaev — Deputy General Director, TEK-Torg
Sergey Mochalnikov — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Alexander Charikov — Deputy General Director, RusHydro

September 27, 2024
09:00-10:30

Business breakfasts

Energy of a New Day: Symphony of Light

Electric power is a core sector of the economy that supports industrial operations and the implementation of Russia’s large-scale goals. The sector has historically been considered technologically independent and crisis-resistant. However, such challenges as a significant increase in the output of manufacturing industries and the rapid growth in energy consumption amidst rising costs for the construction and modernization of energy infrastructure, a budget deficit, and a tight monetary policy are forcing us to take a fresh look at Russia’s energy strategy and prioritize the issue of finding a balance in the sector. What needs to be done to attract investment? Where are the bottlenecks that require special attention? When do we expect the investments that have already been made to produce long-term positive effects for consumers?

Moderator:
Alexander Vedyakhin — First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board, Sberbank

Speakers:
Maxim Bystrov — Chairman of the Board, Association "NP Market Council"
Vladimir Kolmogorov — General Director, En+
Kirill Komarov — First Deputy General Director, Director of the Development and International Business Unit, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Alexey Molsky — Member of the Board, Deputy Director General for Investment and Capital Construction, Rosseti
Fedor Opadchy — Chairman of the Board, System Operator of the Unified Energy System
Pavel Snikkars — Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Association "NP Market Council"
Sergey Terebulin — Deputy General Director for Financial and Corporate Legal Management, RusHydro
Mikhail Chudakov — Deputy Director General, Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

September 27, 2024
09:45-11:00

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Sustainable Energy Development

Hydrocarbons in the Energy of the Future: Using Them Without Damaging the Climate

Carbon neutrality is a new goal of the global energy community. For decades, hydrocarbons have served as a reliable tool for the development of the global economy, however irreversible climate change is dictating the need to change our approach to the use of fossil fuels, which will entail significant growth in the market for low-carbon and clean energy sources. The novelty of these technologies is creating major uncertainty in the economic assessment of their usage, while the projected investment needed to implement the energy transition is beyond the capabilities of the world economy. For most developing nations, such investments would be impossible without external subsidies. The burgeoning energy transition must not run counter to the key goals of socioeconomic development or hinder the achievement of the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal to ensure access to affordable energy for all. This contradiction means that the global community must ensure the creation and subsequent sustainable development of an eco-friendly and neutral fuel and energy industry without harming economic development. How can we find a balance between climate goals and the economy when structuring the fuel and energy industry? Are low-carbon technologies an effective tool for ensuring energy security? What prospects does Russia and the world have for the long-term development of the fuel and energy industry during the energy transition?

Moderator:
Alexey Kulapin — General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia

Speakers:
NJ Ayuk — Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber
Maria Bagreeva — Deputy Mayor of Moscow; Head, Department of Economic Policy and Development of the City of Moscow
Alok Kumar — Honorary Director, BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Ivan Lobanov — Rector, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Sergey Machekhin — Deputy General Director for Project Engineering, Sustainable Development and International Cooperation, RusHydro
Antonio Oburu Ondo — Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Pavel Sorokin — First Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Mohamed Hamel — Secretary General, Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)

September 27, 2024
10:00-11:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

Technology and Data as the Foundation of Leadership

Improving Efficiency in Technology

The modern Russian fuel and energy industry needs to improve its own efficiency to meet the growing demand for energy resources. The main goals for achieving this are to introduce innovative technologies, maintain the reliability and safety of energy systems, and optimize production processes. Achieving technological leadership is becoming an essential condition for the sustainable development of the industry and ensuring the country’s energy security. Addressing these challenges requires the development and introduction of advanced technical solutions and the active integration of advanced technologies into the production process, such as AI technologies. How can we stimulate the development of innovations that could significantly improve the efficiency of the fuel and energy industry? What are the main obstacles to the introduction of advanced technologies in the energy sector and how can we overcome them? Which domestic technologies are being successfully incorporated into the Russian energy sector, and what are the prospects for their scaling? How crucial is international cooperation for the technological development of the Russian energy sector?

Moderator:
Oleg Zhdaneev — Advisor General Director – Head of Import Substitution in Oil and Energy Complex Competence Center, Russian Energy Agency of the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

Speakers:
Yakov Ginzburg — General Director, Irkutsk Oil Company (INK)
Andrey Zarenin — Deputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation
Dmitry Livanov — Rector, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (National Research University)
Anton Maximov — Director, Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis named after A.V. Topchiev of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Viktor Martynov — Rector, National University of Oil and Gas "Gubkin University" (Gubkin University)
Alexander Frolov — Deputy General Director for Technical Policy and Engineering, T Plus
Vasily Shpak — Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Front row participant:
Petr Bobylev — Director of the Coal Industry Department, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

September 27, 2024
10:00-11:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall A

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Development of Energy Infrastructure and Environmental Law: Legislative Requirements and Issues of Law Enforcement

Russia’s pivot to the East along with the corresponding diversification of hydrocarbon export routes to international markets and accelerated timelines for the construction of infrastructure have become new strategic objectives that require the prompt adoption of sufficient and effective response measures. To optimize the timeframe for the siting of infrastructure facilities, the Russian government is systematically working to reduce administrative barriers that are constraining the development of cities, land, and property. However, in matters concerning environmental legislation, on the contrary, there has been a steady trend of legal regulation becoming more complex and new requirements being imposed on the companies that are building the country’s infrastructure, which greatly diminishes the effectiveness of the changes being made to urban development and land legislation. In addition, the regulation of individual environmental legislation issues is fragmented and contradictory, which also negatively affects the timeline for the completion of infrastructure facilities. What kind of problems are infrastructure companies currently facing? How are they resolved in practice? What legislative initiatives could serve as a reliable platform for accelerating the construction timeframes for infrastructure projects?

Moderator:
Zhunus Dzhakupov — Deputy Chairman of the Board, Association of Lawyers of Russia

Speakers:
Stanislav Alexandrov — Deputy Chairman of the Board, Russian Lawyers Association; State Secretary – Vice-President, Synergy Corporation
Petr Bobylev — Director of the Coal Industry Department, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation
Natalya Ershova — Deputy Head of the Capital Construction Department, Russian Railways
Vadim Popov — Head of Directorate, Rosseti
Mikhail Tserkovnikov — Head of the Department of Law of Obligations, S.S. Alexeev Private Law Research Centre under the President of the Russian Federation
Nikita Yatsenko — Deputy Director of the Legal Department, Transneft

Front row participants:
Nikolay Isakov — Executive Director, Union of Oil and Gas Industry Organizations Russian Gas Society
Vyacheslav Leonov — Director of the Department of Land Policy, Property Relations and State Property, Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation

September 27, 2024
10:00-11:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Socially Oriented Fuel and Energy Industry

10 Years of the National Qualifications System: Results and Prospects for the Fuel and Energy Industry

In 2024, Russia’s National Qualifications System (NSC) will mark 10 years since its establishment. It was created to improve the quality of labour resources and provide personnel to solve problems related to Russia’s scientific and technological development. The NSC was used to launch the process of updating the structure and content of vocational education based on the labour market’s demand for workers, which is conveyed through professional standards and requirements for qualifications. Russia’s Energy Strategy 2035 has enshrined the development of an industry-based system of professional qualifications as a strategic priority. In 2023, roughly 70% of workers were covered by professional standards for the main types of activities in the electric power and oil and gas industries. And this is primarily due to companies that are fully or partly owned by the state. However, the landscape of the industry segment of the NSC is currently heterogeneous. The coal industry, where only private businesses operate, still has no council for professional qualifications. Why (or for whom) is it essential to develop an industry-based system of professional qualifications? What value does it have for employers? What can and should be done to level out the situation in the fuel and energy industries while continuing to develop the NSC. What are the most significant results of the activities of industry councils on professional qualifications? What are the current problems with the development of an industry-based system of professional qualifications and what prospects exist for solving them?

Moderator:
Arkady Zamoskovny — General Director, Association of Electric Energy Employers

Speakers:
Anastasiya Bondarenko — State Secretary, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Darya Borisova — Director for Human Resources and Organizational Development, Rosseti
Yulia Kuznetsova — Deputy General Director - Chief of Staff, Rosseti Scientific and Technical Center
Pavel Svistunov — First Deputy General Director, National Agency for the Development of Qualifications
Alexey Tkachev — Director of Human Resources, RusHydro
Sergey Yungblyudt — Director, Saint Petersburg Energy Institute for Advanced Studies

September 27, 2024
10:00-11:15

Manege, 1st floor, Plenary conference hall

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry: The Future Begins Today

The Russian fuel and energy industry currently plays a key role in the global energy sector and serves as a guarantor of the development of the national economy. As the primary source of budget revenue and a major customer for related industries, the fuel and energy sector accounts for a fifth of the country’s GDP and 65% of Russian exports. It is difficult to overstate the importance of developing and ensuring the competitiveness of the Russian energy sector. However, it has increasingly been dealing with both external and internal challenges in recent times. Such challenges include the growing demand for traditional energy resources until at least 2035, increased competition from exporters, the global energy transition, technological sanctions, the deterioration of the country’s mineral resource base, as well as the need for substantial investments to modernize infrastructure and to introduce digital solutions, technologies, and equipment. Despite these challenges, the Russian fuel and energy sector remains stable for now and provides energy resources to domestic and external consumers. What is the development strategy for the Russian fuel and energy industry in the coming years and in the long term? How can it overcome external and internal challenges, while meeting the goal of ensuring the accelerated growth of the Russian economy? What will be the Russian fuel and energy industry’s role in the global energy sector, considering the global community’s focus on achieving carbon neutrality and reducing the use of hydrocarbons?

Moderator:
Alexandra Suvorova — Anchor, Russia 24 TV Channel

Speakers:
Kirill Dmitriev — Chief Executive Officer, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)
Sergey Dregval — Chief Executive Officer, Inter RAO
Aisen Nikolaev — Head of Sakha Republic (Yakutia)
Andrey Ryumin — General Director, Chairman of the Management Board, Rosseti
Yakov Sergienko — General Director, Yakov & Partners
Viktor Khmarin — Chairman of the Management Board, General Director, RusHydro
Sergey Tsivilev — Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

Front row participant:
Vasily Savin — Partner, Head of Power and Utilities, Kept

September 27, 2024
12:15-13:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Electrification 2.0: Modern Challenges and Possible Solutions

A sharp increase in manufacturing, the exponential growth in energy consumption in the ‘new’ economy (the electrification of transport, crypto mining, and the development of data centre computing capacities), and the pivot of transport and logistics chains to the East have led to a growing deficit of electric power in various regions of Russia. The current technological sanctions, increased investment in new power plants, structural deficit in the federal budget, tight monetary policy, and other factors may result in the inability to fulfil the development plans and programmes for the Unified Energy Sytstem, increased volatility in electricity prices, the diminished competitiveness of the Russian economy, and risks of power outages. The public discussion about the draft General Plan for the Siting of Energy Facilities may lead to an additional 90% increase in the electricity tariff, taking into account the projected RUB 35.7 trillion deficit in tariff revenue by 2042. The average annual tariff growth could exceed 5%. How can regulators, electricity producers and consumers, and financial institutions reach balanced joint decisions to establish an acceptable cost for electricity that ensures sustainable economic growth, a return on investment in the development and modernization of power generating facilities, and an increase in the amount of extra-budgetary funding for the industry?

Moderator:
Oleg Barkin — Deputy Chairman of the Board, Member of the Board, NP Market Council; General Director, Energy Certification Center

Speakers:
Alexey Zhikharev — Director, Russia Renewable Energy Development Association; Director, ENSOLVE
Ruslan Izmaylov — Scientific and Technical Center of the Unified Energy System
Alexey Ilchuk — Head of the Department for Analytics in the Electric Power Industry, Analytical Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Ministry of Energy of Russia
Maksim Moshkov — Managing Director of the Analytical Hub, Sberbank (online)
Natalya Nevmerzhitskaya — Chairman of the Board, Association of Energy Suppliers

September 27, 2024
12:15-13:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

The Role of Centralized Heating in the Infrastructure Development of Cities

The reliable operation of public utility infrastructure is essential to a comfortable urban environment. Reducing the accident rate and the proportion of dilapidated grids, ensuring reserve capacity, and using the best available technological solutions on the market are all key components for maintaining the operability of infrastructure and the long-term development of the heat supply sector as a whole. However, the current high level of wear and tear on heat supply systems requires a significant amount of investment to renovate fixed assets. The estimated need for funding ranges from RUB 4.5 to 7 trillion over five years. The current system used to regulate the cost of heat supply and hot water supply services is not capable of raising this amount of investment. In the current situation, large-scale modernization is only possible with the use of budget funds at all levels. The high capital costs and long payback periods of projects require long-term financial resources from both the state and the banking system. Financial institutions need guarantees of return and profitability for the funds they invest. How can we improve the reliability and quality of centralized heat supply systems in cities? What technological solutions can be used to modernize heat supply and heat consumption infrastructure? What is the best way to effectively plan the development of existing infrastructure and new construction projects? How can we ensure the availability of long-term financial resources for the modernization of public infrastructure and an optimal ratio of public and private investments? Are the current funding mechanisms sufficient for the modernization of public infrastructure?

Moderator:
Alexey Kulapin — General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia

Speakers:
Anna Baginskaya — Managing Director, Head of the PPP Center, Sberbank
Roman Berdnikov — First Deputy General Director, Member of the Management Board, RusHydro
Alexander Vilesov — General Director, T Plus
Elena Deputatova — Managing Director, VEB.RF
Alexey Yeresko — Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation
Lada Linker — Director of Thermal Business Development, Siberian Generating Company
Andrey Maximov — Head of the Department of Electric Power Development, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation
Ruslan Pakhomov — Deputy General Director, Head of the Thermal Power Engineering Division, Power Machines
Kseniya Sukhotina — General Director, Rosatom Smart Solutions

September 27, 2024
12:15-13:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

Socially Oriented Fuel and Energy Industry

Improving Approaches to Labour Compensation and Staff Motivation in the Electric Power Industry

The electric power industry, on the one hand, is the leader among the country’s fuel and energy sectors in terms of the number of personnel, while, on the other hand, it is the sector with the biggest manpower shortage. The greatest shortage in the sector is for general trade workers. The structure of supply and demand for labour in the energy sector highly depends on the specifics of regional labour markets. One of the most important factors in attracting and retaining workers is wages. The average monthly wage in the electric power industry is lower than in other fuel and energy sectors, and the rate of wage growth in the industry is also lower than that of the oil and gas sector and the coal industry. How are energy companies resolving the problem of increasing wages? How is the ‘wage race’ affecting the staffing of companies, and can companies simply not take part in it? Apart from wages, what tools are effective in attracting and retaining specialists?

Moderator:
Anastasiya Bondarenko — State Secretary, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

Speakers:
Arkady Zamoskovny — General Director, Association of Electric Energy Employers
Yuriy Ofitserov — Chairman, All-Russian Electric Trade Union Public Organization
Bayrta Perveeva — HR Director, System Operator of the United Power System
Alexey Tkachev — Director of Human Resources, RusHydro
Vladimir Kharitonov — Deputy General Director – Chief of Staff, Rosseti
Yulia Chernyavskaya — Deputy General Director, T Plus

September 27, 2024
12:15-13:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall A

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Coal Industry: New Challenges and Opportunities

In recent years, the Russian coal industry has faced unprecedented external challenges, including the withdrawal of Western companies from joint projects, successive restrictions on the supply of Russian energy resources, and bans on the export of foreign equipment and technology to Russia. Despite negative forecasts, the Russian coal industry is coping with these limitations and continues to demonstrate stable, reliable performance. Further diversification of Russian coal export flows is taking place. In 2023, coal deliveries to the euro area countries nearly dropped to zero, while exports of Russian coal to Asia-Pacific countries increased by 17.8% compared to 2022. Coal is a key driver of development for many economies worldwide, and its significant economic importance is likely to persist in the future. This is why the Russian coal industry continues to maintain its competitiveness. What challenges does the Russian coal industry face today? What goals and pathways does the industry foresee across various planning horizons? What new opportunities exist for the development of Russian coal mining? What difficulties does the transport infrastructure encounter, and what solutions do industry experts propose to overcome them?

Moderator:
Alexander Grigoryev — Deputy General Director, Institute of Natural Monopolies Research

Speakers:
Roman Golovin — Director of Strategy, SUEK
Dmitry Islamov — First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Energy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Sergey Mochalnikov — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Aisen Nikolaev — Head of Sakha Republic (Yakutia)
Natalya Porokhova — Head of the Price Index Center, Gazprombank
Ilya Seredyuk — Governor of the Kemerovo Region – Kuzbass
Elena Tsyshevskaya — Director of the Fuel and Energy Complex and Chemical Industry Department, Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation (FAS Russia)
Andrey Chertkov — First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Donetsk People's Republic
Denis Yarosh — Minister of Fuel, Energy and Coal Industry of the Lugansk People's Republic

Front row participants:
Ksenia Klimko — Director of Infrastructure and Project Finance, Technologies of Trust - Consulting
Vadim Sergeev — Deputy Chairman, Federal Environmental, Industrial and Nuclear Supervision Service (Rostechnadzor)

September 27, 2024
12:15-13:30

Manege, 1st floor, Plenary conference hall

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

The Energy of a Megacity: How to Create a Comfortable Urban Environment for Everyone

Urban citizens, for whom cities are a space for life and development, are playing a greater role in shaping the appearance of modern megacities today than ever before. Everybody wants to live where life is more comfortable and this places new demands on the urban environment, which should be convenient, accessible, eco-friendly, and functional. One of the key components in the development of the modern urban environment is a stable fuel and energy sector that meets the basic needs that residents of megacities have for electricity and heating, as well as fuel for transport and the economy. However, the energy sector of large cities is currently facing new challenges: the growing population density and intensive construction are putting significant pressure on infrastructure, increasing energy consumption, and expanding the burden on the environment. This is becoming increasingly important in light of global climate change. In this regard, the introduction of new digital technologies, the modernization of equipment, and the transition to new energy-efficient solutions and sustainable energy sources are crucial. This all shapes the quality of life of urban residents. How does the fuel and energy industry influence the development of a city’s infrastructure and make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of urban residents? What technologies and innovative energy solutions are essential for megacities today? Does the climate and environmental policy affect the supply of fuel and energy for cities? What will the megacities of the future look like and how can energy be transformed to meet the needs of urban residents?

Moderator:
Irina Rossius — Reporter, Russia 1 TV Channel

Speakers:
Kirill Dmitriev — Chief Executive Officer, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)
Hongpeng Liu — Director of Energy Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Zwanani Titus Mathe — Chief Executive Officer, South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)
Sergey Sobyanin — Mayor of Moscow
Denis Fedorov — Chief Executive Officer, Gazprom Energoholding

September 27, 2024
14:00-15:15

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Russian Electrical Power: A New Cycle of Investment

In partnership with En+

You must make the electric power industry more attractive to investors if you are going to meet growing demand for electricity and keep the industry competitive. This idea drove the structural reform of RAO UES, though the necessary long-term capital investment remains largely out of reach. Where is the balance between what consumers can handle and the investment we need? How can we make the industry more attractive to foreign investors? How can we identify sources of financing for projects that will satisfy future demand and ensure there is enough energy for all consumers? What role should regional authorities play in this process? What support measures – including state support – are necessary for large-scale power projects to get off the ground? Will this require changes to current legislation?

Moderator:
Andrey Levchenko — Anchor, RBC Сhannel

Speakers:
Konstantin Artemyev — Deputy General Director - Director of Energy Policy, Russian Concern for Production of Electric and Thermal Energy at Nuclear Power Plants
Roman Berdnikov — First Deputy General Director, Member of the Management Board, RusHydro
Maxim Bystrov — Chairman of the Board, Association "NP Market Council"
Timur Verdiev — Managing Director, Head of Electric Power Department, Sberbank
Evgeny Grabchak — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Vladimir Kolmogorov — General Director, En+
Aleksandra Panina — Member of the Management Board, Inter RAO
Vladimir Tupikin — Director for Energy and Resources Support, SIBUR; Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Association "Community of Energy Consumers"

September 27, 2024
14:15-15:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

International Agenda: Cooperation for Development

Russia–Africa: Unleashing the Potential of Energy Cooperation

Serious demographic potential and the need for accelerated economic growth are among the factors that dictate the need for the rapid development of the African energy market, which requires a substantial amount of investment, as well as the construction of new and modernization of existing energy infrastructure. Given the traditionally friendly ties between Russia and African countries, Russian fuel and energy companies are implementing a number of promising projects on the continent, which help contribute to the achievement of the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal: ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all, primarily by increasing the level of electrification in African countries. Russian companies offer a wide range of modern technological solutions in traditional and renewable energy, which will enable African nations to develop their economies and improve people’s quality of life. What are the strategic priorities for the development of energy in African countries? In what areas do Russian companies have the best prospects to participate? How do the activities of Russian companies fit into this vision? What are some of the difficulties that may be encountered along this path?

Moderator:
Alexey Gromov — Principal Director on Energy Studies, Institute for Energy and Finance

Speakers:
NJ Ayuk — Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber
Vladimir Demyanov — Deputy Director – Head of Hydro Power Division, Power Machines
Bruno Jean Richard Itoua — Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of the Congo
Bintou Camara — Minister of Energy and Water of the Republic of Mali
Sergey Machekhin — Deputy General Director for Project Engineering, Sustainable Development and International Cooperation, RusHydro
Sergey Mochalnikov — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation
Grigory Nazarov — General Director, Rosatom Renewable Energy
Dmitry Khandoga — Head of Department, Gazprom; General Director, Gazprom Export

Front row participant:
Oleg Shutkin — Deputy General Director, Director of Business-Unit "Generation and Development of International Projects", Unigreen Energy

September 27, 2024
14:15-15:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Distributed Generation and Russia’s Energy Security in the New Reality

Much of Russia’s territory is isolated and remote, which makes it more difficult to provide it with centralized power supply and creates potential conditions for an energy deficit. However, these areas, primarily Siberia, the Far East, and the Far North, are home to major transport corridors, hydrocarbon deposits, as well as vast amounts of timber and fish. One possible way to solve this problem is distributed generation, which involves the use of various types of fuel, primarily from local sources, without being tied to a centralized system, by using small generating facilities built in close proximity to consumers. The localization of generating facilities negates the network component and has a positive effect on energy prices for consumers. Today, distributed generation facilities in Russia produce a relatively small share of the total volume of generated electricity. This figure is significantly lower than it is in other countries that face the problem of providing energy to isolated areas, but it has been actively increasing in recent years. In direct contrast to the 20th century, decentralized energy is becoming one of the drivers of the economy of the 21st century. What new fiscal policy measures could improve incentives for distributed generation? What energy sources for distributed generation are best suited for the realities of the Russian energy system? What engineering and technical personnel are needed to build and operate small-scale energy systems based on modern technologies and available energy resources?

Moderator:
Vladimir Litvinenko — Rector, Saint-Petersburg Mining University

Speakers:
Ilya Vergizaev — President, Rusatom Overseas
Eduard Volkov — Chairman of the Scientific Council on Complex Problems of Energy Development, Russian Academy of Sciences
Vasily Savin — Partner, Head of Power and Utilities, Kept
Valery Seleznev — First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Energy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Valery Yazev — Chairman, Association "Russian National Committee of the World Petroleum Council"; President, NP "Miners of Russia"

September 27, 2024
14:15-15:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall A

Technology and Data as the Foundation of Leadership

Development of Information Technologies in the Energy Sector

In partnership with RusHydro

As the domestic information technologies market develops and the import substitution policy for software and electronic products is implemented, energy companies are dealing with the need to increase IT costs. In the current realities, energy companies also face the risk of ensuring that the hardware and software systems that are replacing imports are compatible with foreign energy equipment and installations that are still in operation, which can only function using foreign-made software that is adapted through bench testing in factory conditions and several years of operating experience. How should import substitution measures be included in the investment programme? Where can we find additional sources of funding for IT import substitution programmes? What are the general principles and rules for the creation of trusted hardware and software systems? Is a price/quality balance possible for software? How can we ensure that IT costs make up a reasonable amount of the total expenses of energy companies? What are the optimal approaches to calculating the economic efficiency of IT projects prior to their implementation? What decisions need to be made to ensure that import-substituting software is compatible with foreign equipment that is already in operation? Would it be advisable to fully switch to import-substituting equipment before the end of the life cycle of energy equipment and installations? How can we meet the deadlines and possible transition plans?

Moderator:
Alexander Charikov — Deputy General Director, RusHydro

Speakers:
Pavel Gontarev — Managing Director, VK Digital Technologies
Mikhail Ermolaev — General Director, Greenatom
Anton Zubkov — Executive Director, Digital Energy Association
Konstantin Kravchenko — Deputy General Director for Digital Transformation, Rosseti
Stanislav Terentyev — Director of Digital Transformation, System Operator of the United Power System
Alexander Frolov — Deputy General Director for Technical Policy and Engineering, T Plus
Eduard Sheremetsev — Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation

September 27, 2024
15:00-17:00

Manege 3nd floor, conference hall E

Meeting of the Commission of the State Council of the Russian Federation on Energy

September 27, 2024
16:15-17:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall A

International Agenda: Cooperation for Development

Annual Meeting of the BRICS Energy Research Platform

The BRICS Energy Research Platform (Energy Platform) was launched in 2019 pursuant to a joint decision of the BRICS Energy Ministers. Its first research paper, aimed at a wide range of experts, was published the following year. Studies on the functioning and development of the BRICS energy sectors have been published on a regular basis ever since. As part of Russia’s BRICS presidency in 2024, Energy Platform experts have prepared a report entitled ‘Study into the Just Energy Transition in the BRICS Countries’, the main findings of which will be presented at the meeting. This will be followed by a discussion of key areas of cooperation between the BRICS countries with regard to the energy transition.

Speakers:
Gulnara Bikkulova — Deputy General Director - Director of International Initiatives and Partnerships, Rosatom Corporate Academy
Karin Kneissl — Head, Center G.O.R.K.I. (Geopolitical Observatory for Russia’s Key Issues) SPbU; Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria (2017–2019)
Alexey Kulapin — General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia
Hongpeng Liu — Director of Energy Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Mohammed Amin Naderian — Head of Energy Economics and Forecasting Department, Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Evgeny Khilinsky — Vice President, Head of the Centre for Implementation of Sustainable Development Principles, Gazprombank

September 27, 2024
16:15-17:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall C

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Fuel and Energy Industry: A Driver of Development for New Regions of the Russian Federation

The energy system of Russia’s new regions was set up taking into account the needs of the energy-intensive metallurgical industry of the Donbass region. Consequently, the new regions have enormous potential to generate electric power. The region is home to numerous coal plants, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, as well as wind and solar generation facilities. The coal, electric power, and metallurgical industries are all inextricably linked with the economy of the new regions. However, due to the major destruction of infrastructure during the special military operation, the regions do not currently have the ability to independently provide themselves with all the electricity they need. State energy holdings are actively working to support the energy sector of Russia’s new regions, investing in the restoration and repair of electricity generation facilities and the power grid, and building trunk gas pipelines. The authorities are currently preparing plans for the development of the economy of the new regions and assessing the prospects for housing construction as part of master plans for the cities and agglomerations of the new regions. However, these plans need to be synchronized with the programme for the development of the electric power industry of the new regions and the gas supply system. The development of the fuel and energy industry is crucial to ensuring economic growth and improvements in the quality of life in the new regions. Is the rapid development of electric power a must for the economic recovery of the new regions? Could electricity generation in the new regions be developed while the special military operation is still ongoing? Is there a way for the industry to achieve self-sufficiency?

Moderator:
Peter Vorontsov — Deputy Director of the Department for the Implementation of Special Projects, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation

Speakers:
Mikhail Govorun — Director of Management of the Unified Energy System Modes - Chief Dispatcher, Russian Power System Operator
Oleg Knyazev — General Director, Trading House Donskie Ugli
Petr Konyushenko — General Director, Atom Energy Trade
Igor Makovskiy — General Director, Rosseti Centre – Managing Organization of Rosseti Center and Volga Region
Andrey Chertkov — First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Donetsk People's Republic

Front row participants:
Denis Epifanov — Acting Minister of Coal and Energy of the Donetsk People's Republic
Dmitriy Stepanov — General Director, Vozrozhdenie

September 27, 2024
16:15-17:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall B

Socially Oriented Fuel and Energy Industry

Engineering Workforce to Ensure Technological Sovereignty and Global Leadership in the Domestic Energy Sector

A decree signed by the Russian president defines ‘technological leadership’ as one of Russia’s national development goals. To achieve this goal, highly qualified engineering and technical specialists need to become involved in the tasks related to ensuring the country’s technological development. During previous stages of technological development, the prestige of engineering as a profession was greatly diminished, which led to increased manpower shortages, including due to brain drain. The Concept of Technological Development for the Period until 2030 emphasizes the need to overcome the ‘manpower shortage’ and restore the prestige of professions in this industry, while also taking into account technological priorities in the process of staff training. The presidential decree initiated a pilot project to improve the higher education system for the training of skilled professionals in order to meet the long-term needs of the Russian economy. It is essential to not only provide engineers with broad fundamental knowledge, but to also consolidate it with a sufficient scope of practical skills and modern production experience. The Russian fuel and energy industry has companies with an extensive technological, scientific, and educational base. Without the required number of highly professional engineers, however, it would be impossible to accomplish the goal of achieving technological sovereignty and maintaining leading positions in global energy markets. What demands do fuel and energy companies currently have for universities when training engineering personnel to solve the country’s technological leadership problems? How important is the experience of corporate educational organizations in terms of improving the qualifications of the workforce? What are some of the current development and communication trends with specialized universities? What new educational tools and mechanisms are universities offering to train engineering personnel and improve their qualifications to achieve the goals of ensuring Russia’s technological leadership in the fuel and energy sector?

Moderator:
Vladimir Litvinenko — Rector, Saint-Petersburg Mining University

Speakers:
Natalia Albrecht — Deputy General Director for Human Resources, En+
Dmitry Afanasiev — Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Oksana Dmitrieva — Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Nikolay Rogalev — Rector, National Research University "Moscow Power Engineering Institute"
Yury Shafranik — Chairman of the Board, Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Russia

September 27, 2024
16:15-17:30

Manege, –2nd floor, conference hall D

Development of Russia’s Fuel and Energy Industry Sectors: Strategy and Regulation

Gas Motor Fuel: New Challenges and Solutions

Given the instability on global energy markets and the fluctuating prices for petroleum fuels, one of the top priorities is to switch vehicles and equipment to the use of gas motor fuel, which has the advantage of relatively low prices and a high level of eco-friendliness. At present, gas motor fuel only accounts for 2% of total motor fuel consumption in transport vehicles in Russia, while existing petrol station infrastructure has the capacity to refuel five times more cars and buses. How can we encourage owners and operators of motor vehicles, sea and river vessels, the locomotive fleet, as well as quarry, agricultural, and special equipment to convert their rolling stock to methane? What is the best way to increase the utilization rate of existing petrol station infrastructure? Should we expand the network of petrol station infrastructure and build new CNG and LNG filling stations considering the low utilization rate of existing stations? What government support is needed to develop the gas motor fuel market?

Moderator:
Pavel Zavalny — Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Energy; President, Russian Gas Society

Speakers:
Artem Verkhov — Director of the Gas Industry Development Department, Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation
Renat Gainetdinov — Director of the Strategic Development Department, Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
Sergey Komissarov — General Director, Gazprom Gazomotornoye Toplivo
Kirill Molodtsov — Chairman of the Editorial Board, Oil & Gas Vertical Journal
Andrey Panov — First Deputy Governor - Chairman of the Government of the Kemerovo Region - Kuzbass
Andrey Razin — Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation
Andrey Savin — Deputy Head of Department, Gazprom
Alexander Khrikulov — Deputy Director of the Department of Gasification and LNG Marketing in the Domestic Market, NOVATEK

Front row participants:
Svetlana Vorontsova — Associate Professor, Department of Regional Economics and Environmental Management, St. Petersburg State University of Economics
Sergey Romanov — Deputy General Director, Russian Energy Agency (REA) of the Ministry of Energy of Russia