What caused the gas conflict with Ukraine in January 2009? Why are residents of many European countries freezing this winter? How does Russia plan to change the routes of gas exports? What do gas prices depend on and how are they calculated? What consequences for Russia and the whole world will lead to the construction of new gas pipelines? What is the new world energy order and "gas OPEC"? The book "Gas Emperor" tells about the strategic Russian energy resource - gas and its role in Russia's relations with Ukraine, Belarus, Western Europe, the United States and Asian states.