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4 implied HN points 01 Jun 23
  1. Russia explored exporting gas to China due to limited options in Europe.
  2. Power of Siberia 2 project appears economically viable, offering potential natural resource rent extraction.
  3. There are challenges like fixed upfront costs and future demand stability, but it could provide energy security for China.
2 implied HN points 15 Jul 23
  1. The Russian oil industry is facing many challenges and uncertainties for the next decade.
  2. Some predict a collapse similar to what happened in Iran and Venezuela, while others believe past crises have made the industry stronger.
  3. There is complexity and resilience in the Russian oil industry that both insiders and outsiders may be underestimating.
1 implied HN point 13 Sep 23
  1. European energy security depends on internal demand, global LNG production, and China's energy imports.
  2. Russia has been compensating for lost gas sales to Europe by increasing exports to China, impacting the global gas market.
  3. Central Asian countries struggle to maintain winter sales volumes, while Russia serves as a swing supplier for the region.
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