Regional institutions are central to managing Russia's and China's energy interests, two of the world's largest powers with complementary economic and geopolitical interests. Providing multilateral platforms of dialogue, cooperation, and conflict management, regional institutions facilitate potential tensions while securing mutual interests in the energy sector. This article explains how regional institutions facilitate cooperation and manage competition, promoting stability in one of the world's most strategic sectors. The study also emphasizes major regional institutions such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), examining their mechanism of harmonization of Russian and Chinese energy policies. It argues that these institutions not only advance collective energy security but are also power-bargaining platforms, thereby sustaining regional stability and enabling sustainable economic development.

Regional organizations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, energy sector

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