... show relative stabilization below $70 per barrel as the proactive policy of OPEC+ and the prospects of negotiations instill cautious optimism in the market. In Russia, a complete export ban on 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 ...

... year’s fuel crisis are now among the government’s priorities. Maintaining transportation priority reflects this. They might even push coal aside if necessary. However, coal shipments are primarily for export, while the priority is to meet domestic market needs. If required, coal shipments will be deprioritized," the expert said. The latest series of RZD orders on prioritizing oil cargo loading shows that oil companies are little concerned with the existing queue on the network. They can lobby for passage along both ...

... transportation of oil and petroleum products in the remaining months of the year will play a more significant role for the financial performance of Russian Railways compared to coal, the loading of which is also declining. In the first half of 2024, coal loading decreased by 5.5% (to 169.2 million tons) compared to the same period in 2023. NOTE: OPEN OIL MARKET is the first independent B2B marketplace for petroleum products and raw materials. The company was founded in 2021 and now unites over 2,600 suppliers and buyers in the small wholesale market. In 2023, the marketplace's turnover was 5.9 billion ...

... transition to clean energy is a gradual and complex process. In the coming years, the world will still heavily rely on oil, gas, and coal for reliable energy supply. Nonetheless, the long-term trajectory remains unchanged: each new year brings records in the ... ... increasing their share in the global energy balance, and moving closer to a carbon-neutral future. Prospects for Investors and Market Participants in the FEC The comprehensive picture of news from mid-August 2025 reflects the complexity and diversity of ...

... and investors, the project would have been unlikely to proceed, as Russian companies faced challenges accessing international markets after 2014, Tereshkin argues. The Arctic LNG project involving Chinese partners is expected to be fully operational in ... ... through Udmurtneft. Beijing Gas is an investor in the first joint venture, while Sinopec is involved in the second. In the coal sector, Chinese investors (CHN Energy) are developing the Zashulanskoye deposit in the Trans-Baikal Territory with guaranteed ...