Geological sector’s goals in managing the development of hydrocarbon mineral resources clusters

Authors: S.E. Donskoy (RF Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), M.N. Grigoryev (Center for Geological Consulting «Gecon»)

In planning oil and gas sector development and the development of Russia’s regions, the Natural Resources Ministry is taking the new target-oriented approach based on cluster analyses. The paper tells about the main principles of the new approach, describes practical experience of various regions in breaking up oil mineral resources clusters (oil production technological centers) and its results, and sets forth the top-priority goals for the geological sector.