Alexander Novak announced a forecast on oil demand
Oil
consumption in the global market will grow until at least 2040, said Deputy
Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak during the plenary session "Leadership
and Sustainability of the Russian Energy Sector". It was held at the
RUSSIA EXPO during the National Achievements Forum: Energy.
"According to expert forecasts, oil consumption will continue to grow for a long time - at least until 2040. The growth rate will be about 14%, which is the additional demand of about 1 million barrels a day per year. Overall, over the fifteen-year period, the additional demand will be about 700 million tons. These are huge indicators, which are very important for our industry," said Alexander Novak.
Now Russia produces about 10% of oil in the world, said the Deputy Prime Minister. About two thousand oilfields are being developed in the country, and the oil industry accounts for about 15% of Russia's gross domestic product. Oil brings an average of 7 trillion rubles a year to the Russian budget, concluded Alexander Novak.
During the all-Russian survey "What does the Motherland begin with?", people across the country are answering this question in their own way, opening up the innermost corners of their souls.
Souvenir nevalyashkas (traditional Russian roly-poly dolls), are attracting particular attention, with guests choosing them for their harmonious combination of Russian colour and traditional Chinese symbols.
Under the guidance of artisans, each guest made an unusual souvenir that can become either a personal talisman or a gift with a special story.
