Analysis Of External Conditions Of Functioning Of Russian Oil And Gas Companies

Abstract

Actively changing environmental conditions interpret the need for enterprises to respond quickly to them. The influence of various environmental factors has a significant impact on the functioning process of enterprises. One of the leading sectors of the Russian economy is the oil and gas industry. It is largely dependent on different state structures. One of the problems of the oil and gas industry functioning is a high dependence degree on environmental factors that affect it. Therefore, it is important for the enterprises of this industry to respond to challenges of the external environment in a timely and accurate manner. The study provided answers to questions about specific environmental factors that affect the functioning of the oil and gas industry, the degree of influence of these factors, as well as the question of what factors have the greatest impact on the industry. The purpose of the study is to identify the influence degree of environmental factors on activities of oil and gas companies. In the course of the study, the main theoretical methods of research were used: analysis and synthesis of information relevant for the research issues, PEST analysis. It is concluded that Russian oil and gas enterprises are largely dependent on political and technological factors of the external environment.