Energy & Sustainability in Russia
Geography: KS3, topic 21.2.3
Energy and Sustainability in Russia
Russia produces a lot of oil and gas, and is one of the world's largest energy consumers.
Energy production and consumption
- Russia is one of the largest oil and gas exporters in the world.
- Oil production accounts for 12% of the world’s total production.
- Alongside being one of the key energy producers, Russia is the 4th largest energy consumer behind China, the USA and India.
Oil
- The region of West Siberia is key oil-producing region.
- West Siberia contributes 4.8 million barrels per day of liquid production.
- Samotlor field is one of the oldest oil-producing fields.
Renewable energy
- In recent years Russia has been developing its production of energy by renewable resources through foreign-direct investment (FDI).
- The government have targeted 4.5% of energy production to be produced from renewable sources by 2024.
- Some of the key projects have included developing hydroelectricity.
- E.g. Several plants operate in southern Siberia.
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