In the near future, despite the development of alternative…
“In the near future, despite the development of alternative energy, when you look at the economics and environmental standards, then there's no other source of primary energy in the world than natural gas. Well, perhaps there is nuclear energy but there are also a lot of issues there and there are opponents of nuclear energy. Gas doesn't have those opponents. But there is a country that is, obviously, the world leader in gas reserves. That's our country, the Russian Federation.”
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Natural gas is the most viable primary energy source despite alternatives, with fewer opponents.
In simple terms: Gas is the main energy source now.
Invest in gas infrastructure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- national energy planning
- environmental regulation
- alternative energy debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the long‑term risks of focusing on gas?
- How can opposition to nuclear be addressed?
Reliance on gas may hinder renewable transition.