More efficient use of energy is top priority for Russia, Gazprom’s Oleg Aksyutin said in a recent conference, a company press release reads.
Mr. Aksyutin underlined that the Russian economy’s energy consumption is far above the world average and highlighted that energy-saving measures are of the highest significance for the national economy.
He maintains that alone measures like the more efficient use of gas turbines and the introduction of new technology in the housing sector would help Russia save more than 90 billion cubic meters. The company representative also maintained that Gazprom itself over the last seven years has saved 20,8 billion cubic meters of gas following energy efficiency measures.
