... countries while simultaneously ramping up purchases of Russian raw materials at reduced prices (Urals crude is trading at a discount). A similar pattern is unfolding in the gas sector: substantial volumes of LNG are arriving in China from Qatar and Australia, effectively bypassing American gas. Concurrently, Washington is intensifying pressure on Russia and its partners in energy trade. U.S. President Donald Trump this week threatened to impose high (up to 100%) tariffs on countries buying Russian ...

... as Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc.) continue to build new coal-fired power plants to meet the growing demand from the populace and industry. Global coal production and trade have adapted to sustained high demand. Major exporters – Indonesia, Australia, Russia, South Africa – have increased production and exports of energy coal in recent years, which has helped keep prices relatively stable. Following price spikes in 2022, energy coal prices have returned to more normal levels and have fluctuated ...

... 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. Investors in the coal industry are taking regulatory risks into account: tightening environmental policies in the future may reduce demand. However,...

... balance of factors: on one hand, global demand for coal remains high (especially during heat waves when coal is used to cover peak loads); on the other hand, market supply is adequate, and consumers have built substantial stocks. Major exporters—such as Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa—maintain stable supply volumes. In developed countries, the trend towards reducing coal generation continues: environmental regulations and tax policies make new coal projects less attractive. However, ...

... one hand, global demand for coal remains high (especially during periods of extreme heat when coal is used to meet peak loads); on the other hand, supply in the market is adequate, and consumers have built significant reserves. Major exporters like Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa are maintaining stable supply volumes. In developed countries, the trend to reduce coal generation continues: environmental regulations and tax policies are making new coal projects less attractive. However,...