Belarus, Russia Sign 2025-2030 Energy Cooperation Roadmap Amid Nuclear Uncertainty
Belarus and Russia have signed a cooperation roadmap for 2025-2030, focusing on fuel and energy sectors. Viktor Karankevich and Alexei Miller approved the plan, which aims to boost industrial sectors and modern energy equipment production. Meanwhile, the future of nuclear energy in Belarus remains uncertain.
The roadmap seeks to strengthen ties between Belarus and Gazprom, the Russian energy giant. Despite reducing natural gas consumption by 14 billion m3 through the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant, Belarus still requires gas for production and gasification. In 2024, Belarus' electricity consumption surpassed 43 billion kWh, underscoring the need for diverse energy sources.
The roadmap's approval comes amidst uncertainty about the future of nuclear energy in Belarus. No candidate has been identified to decide on the next steps for the nuclear project. Despite exploring alternative energy sources and reducing gas consumption, Belarus remains interested in gas supplies from Russia.
Belarus and Russia have agreed on a cooperation roadmap for 2025-2030, focusing on fuel and energy sectors. Despite the progress in reducing natural gas consumption, Belarus still requires gas for its economy. The future of nuclear energy in Belarus remains undecided, with no clear candidate to lead the project.