Technology And Soviet Energy Availability

The Soviet Union is the world's largest oil producer and a major exporter of both oil and gas. This book examines the significance of U.S. petroleum equipment and technology for Soviet energy development, the opportunities and problems faced by the U.S.S.R. in its five primary energy industries, and the equipment and technology needed by the U.S.S.R. in these areas. It also considers how much difference the West could make to Soviet energy availability by 1990.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Soviet Union, blessed with vast energy resources, holds the prestigious title of being the world's largest oil producer and a significant exporter of both oil and gas. These energy exports account for over half of the Soviet Union's hard-currency receipts, making them a crucial tool in exerting influence in Eastern Europe. Despite this enviable position, recent indications suggest that the U.S.S.R. may soon encounter an energy shortage. This book delves into the significance of U.S. petroleum equipment and technology for the Soviet energy development agenda. It also addresses several key questions. Firstly, it explores the opportunities and challenges faced by the U.S.S.R. in its five primary energy industries, namely oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and electric power. Secondly, it examines the equipment and technology required by the U.S.S.R. in these sectors, the extent to which they have been or are likely to be purchased from the West, and the role of the United States as the sole or preferred supplier. Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, it assesses the potential impact that the West, as a whole or the United States alone, can have on Soviet energy availability by 1990. The implications of providing or withholding such assistance for both the Soviet bloc and the West are also examined.

Weight: 770g
ISBN-13: 9780367305130