Is Gazprom Pushing East? Exploring Gazprom´s Behavioural
Patterns in the Asian Market

J 2016

Is Gazprom Pushing East? Exploring Gazprom´s Behavioural Patterns in the Asian Market

KOĎOUSKOVÁ, Hedvika and Martin JIRUŠEK

Basic information

Original name

Is Gazprom Pushing East? Exploring Gazprom´s Behavioural Patterns in the Asian Market

Authors

KOĎOUSKOVÁ, Hedvika (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and Martin JIRUŠEK (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

The Central European Journal of International and Security Studies (CEJISS), 2016, 1802-548X

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50601 Political science

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14230/16:00089720

Organization unit

Faculty of Social Studies

Keywords in English

Russia; Eastern Energy Policy; Strategic Approach to Energy Security; Gazprom; Power of Siberia

Abstract

V originále

This article examines whether the Russian Eastern Energy Policy (EEP) corresponds to the widely shared perception that Russia uses energy resources as part of its domestic and foreign policy goals and to assess the role of Gazprom in Russias overall governmental strategy. For this purpose, we have developed an ideal energy policy model grounded in the theoretical premises of realism—a so-called strategic approach to energy security. We will specify major features of strategic behaviour and their manifestations in reality (indicators), which are then searched in the Russian EEP in general and in Sino-Russian gas supply negotiations in particular. Research has shown that the Russian EEP largely corresponds with the theoretical model. One distinctive feature of this policy includes strengthening the role of state in the energy sector through Russias state-owned energy companies, to the detriment of foreign players. The Russian government has also significantly interfered in Gazproms external energy policy, especially after Putins 2012 reelection. However, Moscows policy framework is not the only factor which affects the future direction of Gazprom, as the company cannot be considered to be solely an instrument of the Russian government. Despite governmental pressure during negotiations with China, Gazprom has repeatedly demonstrated its determination to gain adequate profits from projects running eastward. The company also took into account both its position vis-a-vis domestic and overseas rivals as well as negative consequences in case of loss of future markets, if negotiations with China would be unsuccessful.

Links

MUNI/A/1113/2015, interní kód MU

Name: Evropa v měnícím se mezinárodním prostředí II

Investor: Masaryk University, Category A

Citovat

KOĎOUSKOVÁ, Hedvika and Martin JIRUŠEK. Is Gazprom Pushing East? Exploring Gazprom´s Behavioural Patterns in the Asian Market. The Central European Journal of International and Security Studies (CEJISS). 2016, vol. 10, No 1, p. 110-133. ISSN 1802-548X.

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KOĎOUSKOVÁ, Hedvika and Martin JIRUŠEK. Is Gazprom Pushing East? Exploring Gazprom´s Behavioural Patterns in the Asian Market. \textit{The Central European Journal of International and Security Studies (CEJISS)}. 2016, vol.~10, No~1, p.~110-133. ISSN~1802-548X.

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