Borisov opposed following the path of the West in Russia's fuel policy

This was stated at the plenary session "New industrial policy: the world in an era of global changes" during the Tyumen Oil and Gas Forum.

“It seems to me that Russia (in the development of its fuel policy. -

) should go its own way, and not the way that Western partners, in particular, impose on us.

Of course, Russia will take into account all trends, but I want to emphasize that we should not be deprived of our natural advantages, ”Borisov said.

The transition to green energy in Europe and North America could happen “much earlier,” he said.

At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed that there remains another world where traditional products will be in demand.

He named India, China, “Asia as a whole” and Africa as examples.

"This is the sovereignty of our path: taking into account these world trends, it is verified and sensible, not galloping (walking) along this path," Borisov quotes TASS.

In August, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Europe intends to achieve climate neutrality.

This means that in 25 years, countries will need much less gas than they do now, she said.

In March, Gazprom delivered the first shipment of carbon-neutral liquefied natural gas to Europe.