... currently hold unprecedented reserves of "dry powder"—over $300 billion in uninvested capital ready for deployment as market confidence returns. Such a powerful influx of "big money" is flooding the ecosystem with liquidity, providing fuel for new rounds and supporting the growth of valuations for promising companies. The return of mega funds and large institutional investors not only intensifies competition for the best deals but also instills confidence in the sector regarding future ...

... declined (~104 billion rubles compared to 125 billion rubles a year earlier), likely due to reduced condensate production or redirection to domestic processing needs. Gas processing products. Revenue from gas processing products (e.g., helium, motor fuel, chemical products) remained virtually at last year's level (~168 billion rubles), reflecting stable domestic demand. Transportation service revenues. A noticeable decline occurred in the transportation services provided to third-party organizations—approximately ...

... volumes amounted to 87.6 million tons (−5.3%), while petroleum products reached 42.9 million tons (−5.2%), indicating moderate decline in the energy segment. In contrast, coal handling increased to 60.8 million tons (+2.2%), reflecting a shift in fuel flow direction toward exports in the Far East. Containerized cargo flows saw negligible changes, totaling 18.2 million tons (−0.6%), indicating relative stability in global trade. Notably, the grain segment experienced a dramatic collapse, with ...

... contract terms with U.S. suppliers to include stricter penalties for noncompliance. These adjustments could help secure consistent deliveries to Europe, even when other regions offer more attractive terms to suppliers. Enforcing adherence to contracted volumes ... ... wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Developing alternative energy sources would reduce dependency on LNG and other fossil fuels, while simultaneously strengthening Europe’s ability to achieve climate targets. Additionally, implementing widespread ...

... cubic meters in 2023. In February 2024, Gazprom surpassed Turkmenistan, the long-time leader in pipeline gas supplies to China. Deliveries via the Power of Siberia pipeline increased from 15.5 billion cubic meters in 2022 to 22.7 billion cubic meters in ... ... Maxim Malkov, head of the oil and gas sector practice at Kept. Chinese partners' equity involvement ensures stable supplies of fuel and energy resources to China. For instance, in Novatek's Yamal LNG project, Chinese CNPC and the Silk Road Fund hold 20% ...