... from coal power plants, and absolute consumption rises in tandem with the economy. Other developing countries in Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc.) continue constructing new coal power plants to meet the growing needs of their populations and industries. Global coal supply is keeping pace with demand, which keeps prices within a relatively narrow corridor. Major exporters – Indonesia, Australia, Russia, and South Africa – have increased their production and export of thermal coal in recent years. After price ...

... volumes in storage reduce the likelihood of sharp price spikes this coming winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial consumers alike. Market participants are also closely monitoring the EU's further steps to enhance energy security ... ... generated through "green" technologies – a record figure. Thus, wind and solar energy in America have overtaken coal in significance for the first time and are gradually closing the gap with nuclear energy. For Europe, increasing the share ...

... electricity generation from coal will gradually decline after 2025, yet the current year demonstrates how challenging it is to immediately abandon coal without risking energy systems. For investors in the FES, this signals that traditional segments — coal, oil, and gas industries — will remain significant in the coming years, although they will modernize under environmental pressures. For FES Investors Overall, Wednesday’s news paints a comprehensive picture of the global energy landscape: geopolitical factors ...

On the last Friday of August 2025, global energy sector news once again plunges us into relevant issues of resource costs and availability. Sanctions and legislative changes regarding petroleum products, gas, and coal continue to significantly impact the energy market. Given the current geopolitical situation, energy companies face new challenges in resource extraction and export. We will cover trends and changes in the oil and gas industries, as well as the influence of renewable energy sources on traditional fuels. Stay with us to explore market tightness and important events in the energy world. Current News of the Fuel and Energy Complex as of August 22, 2025: Sanctions Against ...

... electricity sector, and geopolitical factors reshaping global energy trade. This information will be valuable to investors and market participants in the oil and gas sector—ranging from oil, gas, and fuel companies to representatives of electricity, coal, and renewable energy industries. Oil Market: Price Stability and OPEC+ Output Increase As the week begins, oil prices remain relatively stable, with Brent trading around $69-$70 per barrel. Market balance is sustained by the interplay of positive factors and mitigating risks: ...