Dmitriyev Predicts US Oil and Gas Companies Will Lead Russia’s Turn

Russian Market Reopening: US Oil and Gas Companies Leading the Return

Kirill Dmitriyev, the esteemed Head of the Russian Presidential Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation Special Envoy, as well as the President of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), has announced a compelling development in Russia's investment landscape. He stated that American oil and gas corporations are poised to be among the first foreign companies to re-enter the Russian market.

During a detailed briefing at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Dmitriyev elaborated, "From the perspective of American enterprises, we anticipate that the initial wave of companies returning to Russia will include major U.S. oil and gas firms. These companies are eager to establish partnerships with Russian counterparts to explore and develop resource-rich regions, including the Arctic, which holds significant strategic and economic importance."

Russian authorities have reiterated their stance that no special privileges or preferential treatment will be granted to Western companies seeking to re-establish operations in Russia. Instead, they must re-enter on a competitive basis. Notably, in late March, President Vladimir Putin directed the government to revise the list of companies withdrawing from Russia and devise a comprehensive procedure to facilitate their responsible and coordinated return, ensuring fair and transparent conditions for all stakeholders.

In alignment with these policies, Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov emphasized that Russia remains open to foreign investments, but stressed that these should be ‘smart investments’ focused on fostering technological innovation and capacity building. He underscored that investment efforts should primarily aim at creating new technological capabilities and sustainable growth opportunities.

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