Why Russia has begun to "extinguish the price fire" in the energy market

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The cost of blue fuel futures on European exchanges on October 6 fell sharply, remaining, however, at a completely “transcendental” level. It is a general belief that such a “reversal” of the seemingly completely “loose” gas price was facilitated by just a few words spoken by Russian President Vladimir Putin - as they say, in the right place and at the right time. It just so happened that the meeting on energy issues held in the Kremlin became fateful for almost the whole world. Inspires, however ...

On the other hand, someone may be perplexed: why do this now? Prices for domestic energy carriers are almost flying into space, the capitalization of the "national treasure" is growing by leaps and bounds - why slow down such an enticing-looking process? Moreover, trying to reverse it. Is it possible that the Kremlin does not know at all what they are doing, they do not see the benefits or are imbued with "European values" to such an extent that they decided to save our "friends" from the EU to the detriment of national interests? Not at all. The desire of the leadership of our country to stop the madness going on in the energy market has under itself quite pragmatic, balanced and dictated precisely by Russia's long-term priorities. Which ones? Let's figure it out.



What lies on the surface


To begin with, of course, mention should be made of the motives so obvious that it is simply impossible not to notice them. No, the point here is by no means a fear of the management of RAO Gazprom and Russia as a whole to be subjected to new portions of accusations and attacks regarding the "deliberate creation of a man-made energy crisis in order to obtain superprofits" from especially Russophobic European politicians... Yes, let them flirt as much as they like. As far as is known, the European Commission, with the suggestion of France, Spain, Greece, the Czech Republic and Romania, who initiated this issue, has already begun "an official investigation into the reasons for the sharp increase in the cost of energy resources." That is, we will call a spade a spade - the search for those responsible for our current calamities. Well, what they will investigate there and who will eventually be named "the main villain" is understandable with a probability of about 99%. But we are no stranger to this. Alas, unspoken accusations, not supported by a single piece of evidence, have recently become almost the only type of "messages" that Brussels sends to Moscow.

Nevertheless, any Russophobic nonsense voiced as a result from the tribunes of the European Commission, the European Parliament and other "authorized bodies" will not cancel the cold winter and emptiness in the underground storage facilities of the Old World. Consequently, they will continue to buy our "blue fuel" there (at least in the foreseeable future) as pretty. Let and curse at the same time its price for all the crusts. However, the laws economics can not be canceled by any directives or declarations in the same way as the laws of nature. And they say that every sharp rise in demand for something (and, accordingly, the market and exchange value of this "something") will inevitably be followed by an equally, or even more sharp decline.

And this is not beneficial to us at all. The price swing does not contribute to the stability and systematic development of any business. Gazprom, to put it mildly, did not live in poverty even in those days when Europe bought its products seven times cheaper than it is now. The current boom is, of course, wonderful. But only not if it ends not just with a "rollback", but with a complete collapse. But this may well happen if the rise in gas prices continues - all the more, up to 3 thousand dollars per thousand cubic meters already predicted by analysts. Already now in the Old World plants for the production of fertilizers are shutting down - their work is becoming unprofitable, simply unprofitable.

Next in line are glass and metallurgical enterprises, which are at risk of going bankrupt on energy carriers that are vital for their production processes. What's next? Dutch greenhouses, "devouring" 3 billion cubic meters of gas annually? Bakeries, food processing plants? Indeed, in any modern production in significant volumes, if not "blue fuel" is used directly, then at least electricity, obtained, again, through its combustion. In such a "situation", which directly threatens bankruptcy not for individual companies, but for entire industrial sectors, we really run the risk of being left by the spring-summer of next year without a huge number of buyers of our own energy resources. Do we need it? Of course not. We are not waging an economic war of destruction with Europe - we are trading with it. Losing such a promising market, even by hitting a one-time "jackpot", would be the height of short-sightedness.

And what is hidden from view


However, all these, as already mentioned above, are completely elementary reasons, visible, as they say, "with the naked eye." Nevertheless, there is every reason to believe that the global rationale behind Moscow's desire to reverse the unprecedented rise in energy prices is much deeper and more complex. It's no secret that one of the main global threats to the economic (and not only) interests of our country in the long term is the “green course” taken by the “collective West” in all seriousness. After all, it means not just total “decarbonization” and “zeroing of greenhouse gas emissions”, but, in fact, a complete rejection of the use of any types of fossil fuels and the transition exclusively to renewable energy sources. In addition, this will be accompanied by the transfer of states that did not want to give up traditional energy, into the category of pariahs, outcasts of the "world community".

It is perfectly clear that a sharp decrease in the volume (and in the future - and a complete cessation) of energy exports will not contribute to Russia's prosperity in any way. All the more so - if the process of "greening" is carried out at the pace that they are talking about today in the EU and other Western countries, as well as accompanied by the introduction of "carbon taxes" and other restrictive measures for all types of other exports. It would seem that it is in the light of all this that the energy crisis that has broken out today, not least caused by excessive experiments with "green" energy and in practice proved the extreme doubtfulness of its reliability and viability, as such, plays into the hands of our country. However, this is a rather superficial and hasty conclusion. In fact, everything is exactly the opposite.

To be convinced of this, it is necessary to turn to the main reasons why, in fact, the "green revolution" is happening so far with a fair amount of "slippage". The point here is not only in climatic phenomena, which manifested themselves in a change in the intensity of winds over Europe, and turned the attempt to generate electricity in any significant amount using wind generation into a completely empty venture. In any case, at its cost, the energy obtained from renewable energy sources today cannot be compared with that produced using fossil fuels. Specialists and analysts have long calculated that any kind of competitiveness of "clean" energy in comparison with "dirty" energy can only be discussed when a barrel of oil is sold for $ 300. leads to the fact that the low profitability of "green" energy and the huge risks inherent in it scare away potential investors from this industry, primarily private ones.

Yes, numerous corporations engaged in the production and transportation of hydrocarbons in the West are vying with each other to take on "increased obligations" for the development of the renewable energy sector. But where are the declarations, and where are the real actions? Ultimately, this is the reason, first of all, the fact that to this day the main barrier has not been overcome, for example, the process of the universal transition of the inhabitants of the Earth from using cars with internal combustion engines to "environmentally friendly" electric cars - the lack of batteries capable of ensure long-term and reliable functioning of the latter. And in general, this problem is extremely relevant for the entire "green energy", as such.

Everyone knows that the market value of all hydrocarbons is interconnected. As soon as the price of gas soared upward, which had already fully earned the right to be called “blue gold,” oil immediately rose in price. So far, of course, we are not talking about three hundred dollars per barrel, but things are moving in this direction. What if, in this way, traditional energy is really equal in cost to the newfangled "green"? This may well push many to make investments in its development, sufficient to make a number of technological "breakthroughs" that will indeed bring renewable energy sources to a completely new level. Let's be frank - at the moment this is contrary to the interests of our country in the most decisive way.

Despite the controversy of the idea of ​​man-made "global warming", we have to admit: technological the process is unstoppable. Sooner or later, humanity will inevitably shift the vector of its development in the "ecological" direction. However, these should be gradual, thoughtful and harmonious changes, and not the crazy "storm" that the EU, Britain and the United States are trying to carry out today. In such conditions, Russia will have time to take the necessary measures to restructure its own industry and energy (for example, to take dominant positions in the "hydrogen" industry, for which there are all the prerequisites) and, thus, normally "fit" into the new world, while incurring minimal losses , or even finding themselves in profit. The current position voiced by Vladimir Vladimirovich is another manifestation of the ability to play not just "for a long time", but to build the game many moves ahead.

The industrial and energy collapse, which the West has come close to, and, above all, the countries of the European Union, is not at all beneficial to our country. Equally, it does not need any changes that can help speed up the "green revolution", the supporters of which, by the way, at the current stage of the crisis in the world have greatly diminished. So Russia will help out, help, heat and provide fuel - and at an acceptable price, not a “cosmic” one. In their long-term interests, of course.
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  1. +4
    8 October 2021 15: 52
    It all depends on the gas price in Southeast Asia. The price in Europe will ALWAYS be $ 100-200 lower than in Southeast Asia. At a price of 3000, all gas carriers will turn towards Europe. Therefore, speculators on the European stock exchange will keep the price below the Asian one. The task is to destroy the European economy. And the gentlemen are doing this because of the puddles. It's time to grumble someone. There is no better candidate than Europe.
    Russia can ensure the development of a competitive European economy. By increasing gas supplies. But the prey is not rubber. In return, steps are needed from Europe. But with this - a large outfit.
  2. 0
    8 October 2021 16: 40
    Why Russia has begun to "extinguish the price fire" in the energy market

    - Damn ... - continuous endless Russian "n-th" TV series "Die Hard" ... - Bruce Willis just got jealous and nervously smokes on the sidelines ... - Russia (instead of him) - has already saved everyone ...

    so Russia will help out, help, heat and provide fuel - and at an acceptable, not a “space” price.

    - You can just shed a tear from emotion ...
    - In the subject:

    The US plan to break up Europe began to emerge

    - Personally, I have already written:

    And the EU, together with Russia, will immediately begin to build a common "City of the Sun".

    - In short ... - you can endlessly "cry" and just sob with emotion ...
    - Probably Russia missed European fines and sanctions ... - Well, so ... - Europe will not rust ... - soon as they begin to shake out all Russian generosity and benevolence - Europe - at once will forget ...
    - How is it there :

    -Do not do good - you will not get evil

    - This is just about "grateful West Europe" ...
  3. -1
    8 October 2021 16: 54
    Having collapsed gas prices, Russia did not allow gas from the US and Qatar to the EU market, because it became much cheaper here. than in Asia. That's all the arithmetic!
  4. +3
    8 October 2021 18: 33
    We are not waging an economic war of destruction with Europe - we are trading with it.

    This is where the author's main mistake is, he is trying to sniff out the hackneyed myth about universal human values, which the Western world is supposedly guided by and the internal liberal opposition seeks to impose on us. To the sacramental question "why are we losing all the time?" the hero of "Antikiller" replied: "because we are at work, and they are at war!" It is difficult to imagine a situation where Europe would support the Russian Federation in such a way in such a case, and would not stand aside or actively throw "rescue bricks", seeking democracy, disintegration, disarmament and a fair redistribution of Russia's natural resources.
    It has long been understood that an economic war is being waged against us only because they do not dare to unleash a nuclear one. Therefore, everyone must answer the question for himself: "Do we need Europe if there is no Russia in the world?" I decided - a violinist (Europe) is not needed!
    1. 0
      8 October 2021 19: 58
      Can the methods be replaced by the future president Ivan Topor?
  5. -5
    8 October 2021 20: 32
    The industrial and energy collapse, which the West has come close to, and, above all, the countries of the European Union, is completely unprofitable for our country.

    By saving the EU, Putin is saving his friends' family and businesses. This means that prices in Russia will soar, if not sky-high, then at times.
    1. +4
      9 October 2021 10: 41
      Well, yes, who is talking about what, and lousy about the bath.
      This is a proverb if that, but you, as always, have eternal happiness ...
      Is he saving a family? Well, if you look beyond your nose ... training manuals or personal deep convictions?
      The rise in the cost of gas will affect us, ordinary residents of the Russian Federation, in the most negative way, namely, the prices will rise. And prices will just soar ...
      Otherwise, yes, you are a master of calling white black and vice versa.
  6. +2
    9 October 2021 04: 50
    Oh, wow, European industry is in danger, factories are shutting down, the production of fertilizers is reduced, etc. The volume of gas supplies will fall. Well, maybe it was necessary to increase the volume of fertilizer production in Russia and supply fertilizers, and not drive gas for the production of fertilizers from them, maybe we heat greenhouses and sell them cucumbers and tomatoes, and not drive gas and buy cucumbers and tomatoes from them. Or do we not need jobs? We do not need the growth of our industry? We will soon receive gratitude from the saved Europe in the form of further sanctions, charges, fines and threats. It's time to accept, on this planet we cannot exist in peace with them. So it may be enough to support and grow your enemy.
  7. 0
    9 October 2021 10: 25
    The industrial and energy collapse, which the West has come close to, and, above all, the countries of the European Union, is completely unprofitable for our country.

    And earlier they wrote exactly the opposite. They even filmed videos about the fall of the dollar.
    And as this "collapse of the West" allegedly approached, they immediately backed down and began to make excuses.

    And prices are already flying, and they will soar even more inside ...
  8. +1
    9 October 2021 13: 21
    Not very long ago, the Poles came to the Hague court and said: Gazprom is paid under the contract for 200, and on the spot 80. The court, in a single EU impulse, immediately awarded in their favor as much as they said.
    Now they pay 200, and on the spot 1000.
    Guess what the same court will answer if Gazprom comes with exactly the same question ... return the underpayment
    1. 0
      9 October 2021 21: 22
      Dear, Petr Vladimirovich, you are mistaken, not to The Hague, but to Stockholm, and how it ended, read here (2nd and 3rd paragraphs), the Poles do not pay already 200, they pay 583, like the Bulgarians, thanks to Stockholm:
      https://topcor.ru/21969-gazovyj-shantazh-evropy-vyigravshie-i-proigravshie.html