In December 2021, a historical record for energy consumption was reached in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said. His words reports TASS. The head of state also proposed to discuss how the country’s energy complex passes the period of peak loads.
“This year, it passes against the background of economic recovery, energy consumption is growing in general. In December, a historical record for this indicator was reached,” Putin said. The president also asked the head of Gazprom Alexei Miller to report on gas filling the Nord-2 gas pipeline gas, which should be completed today. Miller said that the pipeline is fully ready for work.
Putin also stressed that abroad there was a difficult situation with gas supplies, and Russia has the ability to increase fuel exports.