Russia is concerned about the energy crisis in Europe
Russia not interested in endless price increases for energy resources. More likely consequences of the crisis on the European market, including the likely rise in prices for products from energy-intensive regions. This statement was made on October 20 Vladimir Putin… Events in European energy markets were another topic of his meetings with members. How will Moscow react to these events, and why does it think that state alone is no longer enough?
On the calendar only October 20, and entry into Russia is ahead of schedule. With this wording, the head of the Ministry of Construction reports to the president about the national average temperature in the homes of Russians.
“The heating season has begun at this stage throughout the country. Upon completion of preparation for the heating season.
Under the special control of the Ministry of Construction – Primorye, Jewish Autonomous Region, Voronezh Region and Krasnodar Territory. These are the regions where previously there were serious interruptions in the supply of heat. Last year, a system for monitoring and eliminating communal accidents was launched in all regions. The repair time was reduced on average from 10 to 8 hours. Putin demands to bring the readiness of housing and communal services systems to 100 percent and asks officials for the situation in reality, and not on paper.
“Look, we have a total readiness of the main equipment of 99.4 percent. And the fuel reserves are 98.5. I hope these are real numbers, not paper reports. In the second case, Vladimir Putin agrees. If necessary, lend his shoulder and help the regions “.
Power grids are also preparing for peak winter loads. It has not yet been possible to reduce the number of accidents, including due to global climate change.
“The number of hurricanes, cyclones and other anomalous phenomena has increased,” says Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov. century, not designed for such climatic conditions.
The Ministry of Energy proposes to tighten the requirements for the owners of networks in the regions – to deprive the status of those who endanger the energy supply of consumers.
“It is necessary, of course, to pay special attention to territorial grid companies, which are very unable to cope with the load. They, as a rule, are suitable for small settlements.
Who you definitely won’t envy today – it is for consumers in Europe. Electricity prices have increased 5-6 times in less than a year. Even in European Europe, they paid $ 50 per megawatt / hour, today – 300. Gas has risen in price three and a half times, coal – four times. Large production facilities are suffering, and global supply chains that have been debugged for decades are collapsing.
“As of today, about 40-50 percent of ammonia capacities have been shut down in Europe. Alexander Novak.
Putin has repeatedly warned about mistakes in European energy policy. Hopes that coal and nuclear power could easily be replaced by wind have been dashed. As a result, there is a shortage and half-empty underground gas storage facilities in the EU. But there are also deeper reasons: for example, the growth of inflation in the leading economies of Europe due to not fully calculated support measures.
“That’s right, of course, people need to be supported,” agrees Vladimir Putin. What will this lead to in practice? Will lead to a reduction in industrial consumption. In the end other goods will rise in price“.
Russia is a part of the global economy, which means that the growing world prices will sooner or later reach us. We do not offer endlessly expensive energy resources, explains Putin and asks to protect consumers in advance.
“As soon as prices rise, our producers will be tempted to sell at high prices. Mikhail Vladimirovich, Mikhail Vladimirovich, the president, is carrying out this work, restraining the rise in prices for food.
“Acknowledged, Vladimir Vladimirovich,” confirms Mikhail Mishustin.
Unlike Europe, Russia does not face a fuel shortage. Our underground gas storage by November 1, they will be 100 percent full.