... attractive option for generation, particularly in base-load capacities. Reliability of Energy Systems: To avoid disruptions, authorities and companies are keeping coal plants on standby to compensate for the inadequate stability of renewable energy sources. Political Support: The Trump administration rolled back a number of environmental restrictions and promotes fossil fuel production, including coal, as part of a push for energy independence. These measures have provided additional momentum for the coal ...

... generation, especially for baseload capacities. Reliability of the Energy System: In an effort to avoid interruptions, authorities and companies maintain coal plants on standby to compensate for the insufficient stability of renewable energy sources. Political Support: The Trump administration has rolled back various environmental restrictions and encourages the extraction of fossil fuels, including coal, as part of its drive for energy independence. This has provided fossil fuel sectors with a further ...

... energy sector. The pressure from the United States on India is becoming increasingly noticeable in light of recent changes in the global energy market. While the export of petroleum products continues to be in the spotlight, oil prices fluctuate amid political and economic turmoil. OPEC+ also contributes to price-setting, remaining a key player in the global market. In this article, we will thoroughly analyze the impact of Trump's sanctions, supply and demand dynamics, and how this affects the energy ...

... Overall, geopolitical risks remain one of the main drivers of the reconfiguration of global energy trade routes. While the current market conditions—prices for oil, gas, and coal—are primarily determined by fundamental factors of supply and demand, political decisions can significantly impact the availability of certain energy carriers for individual regions. In conclusion, the energy sectors have reached the midpoint of summer 2025 in a state of relative balance, but with clear signals of forthcoming ...

... around $12 per MMBtu , closely aligned with prices at the European TTF gas hub ($11–12). This is significantly lower than last year's peaks, indicating a balance in the global gas market. Additional downward pressure on prices has been applied by political news: reports of possible direct negotiations between the U.S. and Russia aimed at reducing geopolitical tension have been interpreted as a factor mitigating risks for gas supplies. Amid these rumors, early August European gas futures dropped ...