Following the recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali by the Russian Federation in August 2008, Moscow actively began the process of integration of the occupied regions of Georgia, including in the field of the energy. See Ani Zirakashvili`s article on Russia’s Energy Policy in the Tskhinvali Region published on the website of Rondeli Foundation.

On September 23, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Anatoly Bibilov, de facto Leader of Tskhinvali Region, met with Alexey Miller, Chairman of „Gazprom“ Management Committee, and discussed cooperation development as well as prospective. At the working meeting parties discussed Russian gas export in Tskhinvali Region and issues related to gasification project implementation dates in the Region settlements.