Russia Proposes Realistic Global Energy Transition Concept to BRICS Countries, Says Expert
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Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-06-30 16:40:09 UTC
Key Points
- Russian Energy Agency Director Aleksei Kulapin advocates for a 'rational technological choice' scenario, maintaining hydrocarbons as key while expanding renewables.
- A global 'net zero' by 2050 is deemed unfeasible by the agency due to prohibitive annual costs of $7-8 trillion and immature technologies.
- BRICS members support a 'just energy transition' principle, allowing each country to determine its own path and timeline to climate neutrality.
- The BRICS Energy Research Platform, coordinated by Russia, involves over 100 experts and publishes annual energy panoramas for member states.
- Cooperation includes joint infrastructure projects with India and China, and standardization agreements with the United Arab Emirates.
- New initiatives focus on young specialists through the BRICS International Young Energy Agency and female leadership development proposed by South Africa.