A delegation of the WPC Energy Russian National Committee returned from Belgrade, Serbia, where it participated in WPC Energy Programme Committee meeting and held several meetings with the leadership of the World Petroleum Council and colleagues from member-countries. After a three-year absence, the official Russian delegation has resumed its participation in the working bodies of the WPC Energy. Following extensive consultations, the RNC WPC ensured the full restoration of Russia's position within the organization. The delegation emphasized that significant international energy cooperation is impossible without Russia as a leading global supplier of oil and gas.
Key achievements:
Alexey Gromov has been confirmed as the official representative of Russia in the WPC Energy Programme Committee for two terms until 2028.
Four Russian experts have been appointed as chairs and deputy chairs of Forums at the 25th World Petroleum Congress, which will take place in April 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The topics of these forums include geoscience innovations, the LNG market, smart infrastructure, and human capital development.
Anna Svetkovskaya from AO "Zarubezhneft" has joined the International Planning Committee for the 8th WPC Energy Youth Forum, which will be held in October 2025 in Kuwait. A quota of five Russian speakers has been approved, and discussions are underway to increase this number.
During the delegation's visit to Serbia, they met with the Russian Ambassador, A.A. Botan-Kharchenko, to discuss energy cooperation and broader bilateral relations. In a gesture of respect for our shared history and the memory of Soviet soldiers' heroic deeds during World War II, delegation members laid a wreath at the monument to Belgrade's liberators, and also paid tribute to General P.N. Wrangel, a graduate of St. Petersburg's Mining Institute.
The visit highlighted Russia's continued influence in the global energy dialogue, despite geopolitical challenges. These appointments, increased quotas, and strengthened ties with Serbian partners have paved the way for expanded cooperation. Russia remains dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector through multilateral collaboration.
Key achievements:
Alexey Gromov has been confirmed as the official representative of Russia in the WPC Energy Programme Committee for two terms until 2028.
Four Russian experts have been appointed as chairs and deputy chairs of Forums at the 25th World Petroleum Congress, which will take place in April 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The topics of these forums include geoscience innovations, the LNG market, smart infrastructure, and human capital development.
Anna Svetkovskaya from AO "Zarubezhneft" has joined the International Planning Committee for the 8th WPC Energy Youth Forum, which will be held in October 2025 in Kuwait. A quota of five Russian speakers has been approved, and discussions are underway to increase this number.
During the delegation's visit to Serbia, they met with the Russian Ambassador, A.A. Botan-Kharchenko, to discuss energy cooperation and broader bilateral relations. In a gesture of respect for our shared history and the memory of Soviet soldiers' heroic deeds during World War II, delegation members laid a wreath at the monument to Belgrade's liberators, and also paid tribute to General P.N. Wrangel, a graduate of St. Petersburg's Mining Institute.
The visit highlighted Russia's continued influence in the global energy dialogue, despite geopolitical challenges. These appointments, increased quotas, and strengthened ties with Serbian partners have paved the way for expanded cooperation. Russia remains dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector through multilateral collaboration.