The paper uses an example of the Russian Gas Society (RGS) activity to describe the role and functions of industrial non-profit organizations in the formation of a national industry policy and industry-specific legislation. The author presents his view of main development trends and objectives for the domestic and European gas markets. The RGS’s role in depoliticizing the Russian natural gas issue and resuming the EU-Russia Energy Dialogue is also discussed.

Key words: non-profit organizations (NPO), Russian Gas Society (RGS), gas industry, gas markets, Fuel and Energy Complex regulatory support, EU-Russia Energy Dialogue.