In a changing world and geopolitical tensions, energy security is becoming increasingly important at both national and regional levels. This study aims to develop recommendations for improving energy security. This research builds on the results of a previously conducted assessment using the author's methodology and a set of energy security indicators verified for consistency. The object of the study is 85 regions of the Russian Federation, the subject is their energy security. A review of the use of spatial analysis tools for assessing the links between objects in the field of energy security was conducted. Emphasis is placed on the selection of weighting matrices and the nature of the identified connections. The use of such tools for the subject of this study is not widely available in Russian works. The methods of generalization, analysis and synthesis were used, as well as the method of spatial autocorrelation analysis – the global Moran's index, the weights for which were set using the energy systems matrix. The scientific novelty of this study is determined by the use of spatial analysis tools and the development of recommendations separately for each security level (crisis, pre-crisis, and normal). The analysis revealed statistically significant positive spatial relationships between Russian regions based on key energy security indicators: the share of electricity losses in consumption, the share of electricity generation from renewable energy sources, and the rate of industrial injuries. Recommendations were developed for regions at different security levels: universal recommendations for regions at all three levels; specific general – for regions with pre-crisis and crisis levels; specific private ones – for regions in crisis situations. The results can be used by government agencies (in particular, the Russian Ministry of Energy) in developing and implementing measures to improve energy security in Russia's regions.
Elena Alekseevna Osadchenko (Sun,) studied this question.