Germany expressed hope for further cooperation with Russia in the field of “green” energy. This was stated by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy of Germany Andreas Fayakht during the online speech on the Russian energy week, reports RIA Novosti.
According to Fayacht, Russia has all the possibilities in the future produce “green” energy. He also saw in this challenge for the country, which exports fossil fuels, but noted that in the future the development of alternative energy will give new chances. “The development of a neutral economy means the development of hydrogen energy, the development of renewable sources and technologies. This means high investments and close cooperation,” said State Secretary of the Ministry.
Fayakht recalled that the Hydrogen Energy Development Program adopted in Germany involves financial support for relevant projects both in Germany and abroad. “It is necessary to do a lot in terms of hydrogen. Here we are talking not only about production, but also transportation, its use. In Germany, we want to use it in industry, transport, but also in heating, – he said. – Such a country How Russia should look at this technology. Because, in the end, this is a promising market, and Russia has the opportunity to become a major player on it. “
Stattto Secretary of the Ministry of Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany also stated that Germany appreciates Russia as a reliable supplier of oil and gas. He noted the importance of imports for the European Union.
In 2021, Europe faced the energy crisis against the background of reduction of gas supplies and increased demand due to economic recovery after a pandemic. On October 6, the cost of Gaza almost reached a mark of two thousand dollars per thousand cubic meters, but then prices dropped after Vladimir Putin’s statement about the possible expansion of the sentence.