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Russia Proposes Realistic Global Energy Transition Concept to BRICS Countries, Says Expert

Rússia propõe aos países do BRICS conceito realista de transição energética global, afirma especialista
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptIndiaIranRussiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
Cooperation areas
Institutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

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.
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