... of fuel shortages has been pushed back, although it is still too early to relax completely. Coal Energy: Price Increases and the Return of Traditional Fuel The global energy sector is displaying a remarkable trend: after several years of decline, the demand for coal is on the rise once again. Prices for thermal coal in the Asian market have been climbing for three consecutive months. In July, the average price of Australian coal reached approximately $113 per ton—the highest since the beginning of the year—while ...

... optimism: the threat of fuel shortages has been pushed back, although it is still too early to relax. Coal Energy: Price Increase and the Return of Traditional Fuel The global energy sector is noting a remarkable trend: after several years of decline, demand for coal is rising once again. Prices for thermal coal in the Asian market have been climbing for the third consecutive month. In July, the average price of Australian coal reached ~$113 per ton—the highest since the beginning of the year—while South ...

... fuel (for example, the electricity cost is important for electric vehicles and oil refining). Coal. The global coal market experiences contradictory trends: on one side, countries are gradually transitioning to cleaner energy sources, and on the other, demand for coal remains high in Asia. For Russia, coal remains a significant export item and an important resource for thermal energy. Coal prices have been volatile in recent years, but for the domestic market, fuel coal remains relatively inexpensive and regulated....

... oil products remains active to support the domestic fuel market. Meanwhile, Europe is rapidly replenishing gas reserves ahead of winter, diversifying supplies, and strengthening its energy security. Despite a strategic shift towards energy transition, demand for traditional energy resources such as coal remains high in certain regions due to a need to ensure reliable energy supply. Below, we outline the details of key news from the commodities and energy sectors. The West Tightens Oil Sanctions The Western coalition countries have taken new steps ...

... Amur Gas Processing Plant. Energy expert Kirill Rodionov, however, does not expect a sharp increase in energy exports to China in the near future, especially after the Power of Siberia pipeline reaches full capacity. China is investing heavily in coal production (from $78 billion in 2019 to $100 billion in 2023 in 2023 prices) and renewable energy, which is likely to slow the growth of oil and gas demand. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), China accounted for 63% of global solar panel capacity additions (216.9 GW out of 345.5 GW) and 65% of global wind power capacity additions (75.9 GW out of 116 GW) in 2023. Thus,...