The article covers the broad interpretation of the term «energy security» (ES) as part of national security (NS) of the energy factor dependent country. This provides for a consistent approach to the reliability and durability assurance problem as regards energy supply systems, physical, process, information and environmental safety of energy facilities, economic, social and geopolitical risks for Russia when choosing the strategy of its energy development. The project of conceptual statements of the new Energy Security Doctrine of Russia is provided with regard to new external and internal challenges and risks jeopardizing general national security of the country.

Key words: energy sector, energy security, new challenges, Energy Security Doctrine, conceptual provisions.