Russia’s Sechin says China, not OPEC, calls shots on global energy markets

Rosneft boss Igor Sechin said China — not OPEC — has stabilised oil markets by cutting its crude imports by about 5.5 million barrels per day this year.
He predicts China’s growing reserves will boost its sway in energy markets as OPEC’s influence wanes (the UAE left OPEC earlier this year).
Sechin made the remarks at a Russia‑China business forum in Vladivostok, underscoring closer Moscow‑Beijing energy ties.