Import Substitution of Technology and Equipment in the Russian Energy Sector

Abstract

This article examines the cycle of technological implementation and application in the fuel and energy industry, analyzes technological security in its various sectors, and identifies the issues complicating the development of Russian technology (import substitution) at the current stage.

Keywords:

• “technological learning”
• oil and gas sector
• sanctions
• import substitution
• engineering

Notes

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9. This section of the article is based on the opinions and assessment of V.V. Kolmogorov, to whom the author expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude.

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