Chinese Agency Grants AAA Rating to Russian Oil Giant Gazprom
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 08 2025
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Source: Reuters
Gazprom's Credit Rating: Chinese rating agency CSCI Pengyuan assigned a domestic triple A rating to Gazprom, reflecting its strategic importance and ties to the Russian government, despite the company facing high geopolitical risks due to U.S. sanctions.
Support for Russian Energy Firms: The rating comes as China prepares to reopen its bond market for major Russian energy firms, with recent discussions indicating support for their plans to issue renminbi "panda bonds."
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
