Is Gazprom Pushing East? Exploring Gazprom´s Behavioural Patterns in the Asian Market

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Authors

KOĎOUSKOVÁ Hedvika JIRUŠEK Martin

Year of publication 2016
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source The Central European Journal of International and Security Studies (CEJISS)
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Faculty of Social Studies

Citation
Web http://static.cejiss.org/data/uploaded/1463656130627300/Article%2005.pdf
Field Political sciences
Keywords Russia; Eastern Energy Policy; Strategic Approach to Energy Security; Gazprom; Power of Siberia
Description This article examines whether the Russian Eastern Energy Policy (EEP) corresponds to the widely shared perception that Russia uses energy resources as part of its domestic and foreign policy goals and to assess the role of Gazprom in Russias overall governmental strategy. For this purpose, we have developed an ideal energy policy model grounded in the theoretical premises of realism—a so-called strategic approach to energy security. We will specify major features of strategic behaviour and their manifestations in reality (indicators), which are then searched in the Russian EEP in general and in Sino-Russian gas supply negotiations in particular. Research has shown that the Russian EEP largely corresponds with the theoretical model. One distinctive feature of this policy includes strengthening the role of state in the energy sector through Russias state-owned energy companies, to the detriment of foreign players. The Russian government has also significantly interfered in Gazproms external energy policy, especially after Putins 2012 reelection. However, Moscows policy framework is not the only factor which affects the future direction of Gazprom, as the company cannot be considered to be solely an instrument of the Russian government. Despite governmental pressure during negotiations with China, Gazprom has repeatedly demonstrated its determination to gain adequate profits from projects running eastward. The company also took into account both its position vis-a-vis domestic and overseas rivals as well as negative consequences in case of loss of future markets, if negotiations with China would be unsuccessful.
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