... for competition would be economically inexpedient. Regulation of this natural monopoly allows the state to set tariffs and monitor the quality of services so that consumers can receive a stable supply of electricity at affordable prices. 2. Gas supply Gazprom is the largest Russian gas company, and is also a natural monopoly. Gazprom controls the production, transportation, and export of gas from Russia, and its infrastructure includes thousands of kilometers of pipelines. Transporting gas over such ...

... due to the potential cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine’s pipeline system. This threat is quite real, as Kyiv has repeatedly stated that gas transit via Ukrainian territory will cease starting January 1, 2025, when its contract with Gazprom expires. While alternative gas transit options exist beyond this agreement, the possibility of a full halt in supplies through the Sudzha Gas Transmission System (GTS) at the start of the new year cannot be ruled out. Scenarios and Risks Several ...

... market and why Europe is considering alternative measures to ensure reliable energy supplies. The U.S. Fails to Meet LNG Contracts with Europe: What This Means for Europe’s Energy Security As global energy markets face unprecedented turbulence, Gazprom has publicly raised concerns that the United States is failing to meet its liquefied natural gas (LNG) commitments to Europe. With tens of billions of dollars worth of LNG contracts allegedly left unfulfilled, Europe faces potential shortfalls ...

... in August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, and by 10.7% in the first eight months of this year, reaching 377 billion cubic meters, according to Rosstat data. "The driver of this growth remains the restoration of supplies to Europe. Gazprom's exports to EU countries (European Union — Ed.) — including transit supplies to Serbia and North Macedonia — increased by 36% in the first eight months of 2024, reaching 97 million cubic meters of gas per day (m³/day), of which 54 million ...

... indicate significant growth in infrastructure by 2030, with over 72,000 ECS expected across the country. An important factor will be the expansion of fast-charging networks. Major players in the market include large energy companies such as RusHydro, Gazprom Neft, and Rosneft, which are investing in the development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Details are available on Sergey Tereshkin's website. The development of the electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) network in Russia ...