Russia is steering its long-term energy development through a comprehensive plan set to 2050. This strategic document was highlighted by Mikhail Khardikov, the General Director of En+ energy and metallurgical holding, during a working session with Nikolai Shulginov, the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation. The exchange underscored the energy strategy as the foundational blueprint for shaping the country’s fuel and energy complex over the coming decades.
During a focused discussion on shaping the nation’s energy trajectory, Khardikov outlined En+’s proposals for shaping the Energy Strategy through 2050. The emphasis was on aligning corporate initiatives with national aims to secure resilient, sustainable growth across Russia’s energy sector.
One central point was the creation of mechanisms to support the construction of large hydroelectric plants. Such projects are viewed as multipliers for regional development, generating economic activity, jobs, and improved energy reliability in diverse regions.
Participants also addressed the pressures facing electrical and heat networks under extreme demand and stress. The conversation covered modernization needs, investment pathways, and technology adoption to maintain stability in the grids and ensure reliable service for consumers and industry alike.
A key strategic direction involves advancing production technologies tied to supercritical and ultrasupercritical steam parameters. Alongside this, the use of ash and slag waste in construction and the expansion of coal chemistry were identified as pivotal to strengthening domestic capabilities and reducing import dependence.
The meeting placed particular emphasis on measures aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Beyond emissions targets, the discussion highlighted requirements for a skilled workforce—professionals who can operate, innovate, and maintain the country’s evolving energy infrastructure.
In addition, Khardikov and Shulginov reviewed results from the most recent competition for constructing next-generation facilities in Siberia. It was noted that En+ played a decisive role in the competitive process, securing an 88 percent share of the submitted applications. This outcome is expected to mobilize substantial private investment, with resources exceeding 100 billion rubles allocated to new projects, including facilities with a capacity of 460 MW. Such investments are projected to alleviate regional energy deficits and strengthen power supply resilience across the region.
The conversation reinforced the belief that a coordinated strategy—combining large-scale renewable and conventional energy developments, modernization of networks, and advances in technology—will anchor Russia’s energy security in the decades ahead. Stakeholders agreed that sustained collaboration between government bodies and key industry players will be essential to translate the strategy into tangible outcomes for communities and industrial sectors across the country.