In addition to the existing oil and gas regions of the world, the Arctic is becoming a large oil and gas province and is entering the international economic exchange. Of the non-renewable fossil fuels, coal is the most abundant resource. Due to the abundance, coal will retain its role in the world energy system. The extraction and use of coal is an important task of public and private structures. It is necessary to concentrate efforts on the development and implementation of technologies for effective and environmentally acceptable use of coal.
Nuclear fusion remains a promising solution of the energy problem.
Due to the exceptional complexity of mastering this energy source, the transition to commercial use of nuclear fusion would be possible only under the condition of close and effective international cooperation. Energy conservation policy is today s must for both developed and developing countries. The development and implementation of energy conservation technologies should be one of the priorities in the energy policy. Timely implementation of energy efficient technologies is especially important for developing countries in view of the expected fast growth of energy consumption. Most of strategic energy problems are of long-term character.