International Forum Opens in Moscow
The International Forum 'Russian Energy Week 2025' (REW-2025) officially began today in Moscow, Russian Federation, bringing together global leaders, experts, and industry representatives to address pressing issues in the energy sector. The event is scheduled to run from October 15 to 17, 2025. The forum's business program is hosted at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall, while an accompanying exhibition of equipment and technologies for the fuel and energy complex is showcased at Gostiny Dvor.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests, underscoring the forum's significance as a platform for discussing global energy challenges. President Putin traditionally attends the plenary session, highlighting the event's importance for fostering dialogue on technological advancements and international cooperation in the energy sphere.
Key Themes and Extensive Program
Under the theme 'Building the Energy of the Future Together', REW-2025 is set to cover a broad spectrum of topics crucial to the global energy landscape. The business program includes approximately 30 events structured around key thematic blocks such as 'International Cooperation', 'Technologies as a Key Driver for Energy Development', 'Sustainable Development: Adaptation to the New Reality', and 'Russia's Fuel and Energy Complex: Development Strategy'.
Discussions will delve into various segments of the energy industry, including:
- Oil and gas and coal industries
- Electric power industry
- Digital technologies and scientific and technological development
- The climate agenda and energy security
- A special focus on nuclear energy, commemorating the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear power industry
- Strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty and the energy transition in national economies
Diverse Participation and Side Events
The forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, and the Government of Moscow. It attracts a diverse range of participants, including top officials from states and governments, representatives of major international energy companies, leading global experts, and media. This year, approximately 5,000 participants from 84 countries and territories are expected to attend.
In addition to the main business program and exhibition, REW-2025 will host several significant side events:
- The 'Territory of Energy Dialogue 2025' scientific and practical conference
- The Global Energy International Prize ceremony
- The 'Energy of the Pen' media competition awards
- A dedicated 'Youth Day', offering energy university students a platform to engage with professionals and present their ideas
7 Comments
eliphas
While it's important to have international energy discussions, the forum's location and Russia's current policies make true, unbiased collaboration challenging.
paracelsus
Focusing on technological advancements in energy is critical, yet the emphasis on 'Russian technological sovereignty' might hinder broader, collaborative solutions.
eliphas
Acknowledging Russia's long history in nuclear energy is valid, but the overarching theme of 'Building the Energy of the Future Together' feels somewhat aspirational when trust is so low among many nations.
paracelsus
More Russian propaganda, trying to normalize their image.
eliphas
Finally, a platform for real energy dialogue! Russia plays a crucial role.
paracelsus
The sheer number of participants suggests a continued need for energy dialogue, but one must question the genuine impact on global energy policy given the political context.
Katchuka
Essential for global energy stability. Dialogue is always the answer.