2023年俄罗斯北极能源开发政策的新调整

Abstract:Russia’s energy policy for 2023 is generally consistent with that of the previous year，but has been partially adjusted in light of the new situation. On the one hand，in the face of the EU’s energy sanctions as the key target of the fight and the continuation of sanctions，Russia maintains the use of energy leverage against international sanctions，and adjusts energy policy to shift the center of gravity of energy exports and cooperation to Asia；On the other hand，in the face of the eastward expansion of NATO，Russia’s Europe strategic environment is extremely deteriorating. A new round of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict erupted，Yemeni Houthis blockaded the Red Sea，and the Suez Canal announced the upward adjustment of 15% increase in canal tolls for some ships，leading to increased risks and costs for traditional energy transportation routes. The above factors have prompted Russia to make partial adjustments to its energy policy and further strengthen energy development in the Arctic region. This is reflected in accelerating the development and utilization of the Northern Sea Route for Arctic energy transportation and expanding the production and transportation of Arctic LNG. At the same time，in order to meet the energy needs of the Arctic region and realize the long-term goal of energy transition，Russia has also begun to explore the development and utilization of new energy sources. The adjustments of Russia’s energy policy have had a far-reaching impact on the global energy market，transportation channels and energy structure.

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