On Monday evening, Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University hosted the second major roundtable in collaboration with the G.O.R.K.I. Centre SPbU. This session delved into data, forecasts, and the continued reliance of Russian energy companies on certain Western consultancies and databases. There is clear potential—and need—for Russian-led data collection efforts in strategic commodities such as oil, gas, and rare earth minerals. Karin Kneissl, head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre was engaged in a dynamic and insightful debate with students and industry professionals, covering topics such as pricing, emerging trade platforms, and the diverse landscape of agencies involved in energy data.