On Modern Approach to Assessing National Energy Security in Russia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25729/esr.2026.01.0005Keywords:
energy security, indicative analysis, integrated assessmentAbstract
The current approach for assessing national energy security is based on monitoring the state of the indicative analysis objects as established in the Energy Security Doctrine of the Russian Federation (2012). The limitation of this approach is that the critical aspects of certain objects exhibit significant overlap in their impact on the operability of energy systems and their facilities. Furthermore, there is no direct link between certain objects and the key priority of ensuring reliable fuel and energy supply to consumers. This study provides a rationale for adjusting the composition of the objects of indicative analysis to align integrated assessments with the goal to protect consumers from fuel and energy shortages at the national level. The paper presents the findings of the 2024 assessment regarding the state of the objects of indicative analysis within the national energy security framework.
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