Russia, ASEAN in Talks on Gas Swap Trade - Russian Energy Minister

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Russia and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states are prioritizing commodity swap agreements in discussions on energy industry cooperation, Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak said Friday.

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SOCHI (Sputnik) — Commodity swaps, mostly used on the oil market, enable both producers and consumers to hedge risks from fluctuating prices. Under a swap contract, the producer usually receives a fixed rate stipulated by the contract, while the consumer pays a rate tied to the market price of the commodity.

“Swap deliveries to those countries which need gas supply,” he told Rossiya 24 TV channel when replying to a question regarding the projects to be prioritized in energy cooperation between Russia and ASEAN.

On May 19-20, the Russian resort city of Sochi hosts the Russia-ASEAN summit, marking the 20th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN partnership. ASEAN comprises Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.

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