UDC 339
DOI: 10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2025.06.09.012
Authors
Tatyana G. Krotova,
Elena B. Zavyalova,
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University)
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia
Maxim A. Potapov,
Center for Asia Pacific Studies, Primakov National Research Institute of World
Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences
Abstract
The article discusses the development of the Chinese energy industry. The analysis of the dynamics of China’s energy consumption structure is carried out, special attention is paid to the current situation in the Chinese coal industry, gas production and consumption in the country, the specifics of pricing in the Chinese electric power industry, and the priorities of the PRC’s energy strategy. The Chinese initiative “One Belt– One Road” is highlighted separately. The main focus is on determining the prospects for gas cooperation between Russia and China. The article describes the key Russian-Chinese projects in the gas sector, taking into account the factors that contribute to strengthening cooperation and complicate it. It was emphasized that the further deepening of the strategic partnership between Russia and China in the energy sector largely depends on the development of investment cooperation and industrial cooperation with the participation of companies from our two countries, and mutual energy integration forms a solid foundation for a long-term strategic partnership in a changing global energy architecture.
Keywords
Russia, China, strategic partnership, energy cooperation, global energy transition, energy consumption structure, renewable energy sources, gas production and consumption, “One Belt– One Road” initiative, gas pipeline construction projects.
