... supply interruptions. Thus, the energy transition reaches new heights while requiring a delicate balance between green technologies and traditional resources. Coal: Market Stability Amid High Demand Despite the rapid development of renewables, the global coal market remains substantial and continues to be an integral part of the energy balance. Demand for coal is particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region, where economic growth and electricity needs sustain the intense consumption of this fuel. China – ...

... renewable energy (RES), changes in the electricity sector, and geopolitical factors reshaping the global trade in energy resources. This information will be valuable for investors and market participants — from oil and gas companies to electricity, coal, and RES specialists. Oil Market: Price Growth Amid Trade Optimism and Supply Control By the end of the week, oil prices maintain relative stability: Brent is hovering around $69–70 per barrel. The dynamics of the market are shaped by a balance between positive signals and restraining ...

... strengthen its energy security. Coal Energy: Rising Demand and a "Coal Renaissance" The global energy sector is demonstrating a remarkable trend: after several years of decline, demand for coal is once again on the rise. Prices for thermal coal in Asian markets have been increasing for the third consecutive month. In July, the average cost of Australian coal reached ~$113 per ton—its highest since the beginning of the year—while coal from South Africa traded around $94 per ton. Price increases are ...

... economies are offset by increases in developing ones. Additionally, recent events (energy crisis, geopolitical tension) have forced some states to increase coal burning for generation temporarily for energy security reasons. As a result, the global coal market remains stable. Prices for energy coal are maintained at levels favorable for exporters, although they are below the peaks of 2022. Major producers (Australia, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa) continue to actively supply coal to international markets....

... 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: Demand and ...