Overview of Russian Oil and Gas Legislation
Article from: OGEL 2 (2005), in Roundup of Articles
Introduction
Russia is the world's largest producer of natural gas, the second largest crude oil producer after Saudi Arabia, and the third largest energy consumer. In recent years Russia has increased and solidified its oil and gas trading relations with Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and its Central Asian neighbors. Russia's oil and gas industry is also expanding beyond its traditional borders and becoming an energy source for China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and North America. The following topics are highlighted in this overview: Legislative and Regulatory ...