Development of the Western Siberia HC potential in the light of the predictions specified in the Russian Federation Energy Strategy for the period up to 2035
The paper highlights the concepts of the Russian Federation Energy Strategy for the period up to 2035 providing for maintenance of stable oil production in amount of 525 MMt/year, and gas production growth up to 885 BCM/year in the country. The West Siberian Oil and Gas Province will be the leader in achievement of the performances specified in the Energy Strategy. Priority tasks related to research and development support focused on the Energy Strategy implementation in the part of HC resources base rehabilitation have been disclosed.