Russia’s energy mix is heavily dominated by fossil fuels, which account for approximately 88% to 90% of its total primary energy consumption. Natural gas is the cornerstone of the Russian energy system, providing over half of the country’s total energy supply.

Russia aims to become a major global player in the hydrogen market, targeting up to 20% of global market share by leveraging its massive energy infrastructure, with a particular, though sometimes secondary, focus on green hydrogen alongside blue and nuclear-based production. While heavily investing in blue hydrogen (using natural gas with carbon capture), Russia is exploring green hydrogen using its vast hydro and nuclear power resources.

As of February 2026, there is no information indicating that Russia is producing green hydrogen from electrolysis of seawater.

White hydrogen: Gazprom has started extracting white hydrogen in East Siberia.