... historical highs and may even hit a new record. World coal production is expected to reach ~9.2 billion tons this year – largely supported by rising consumption in Asia. In India and several Southeast Asian countries, coal-fired power generation continues to expand to meet the growing demand for electricity. China , being the largest coal consumer, is likely to keep its consumption around last year’s levels or slightly reduce it ( by less than 1% according to IEA forecasts), but this slight decline will be offset by increases in other regions. In Europe , coal usage, on the contrary, is declining compared to the peak levels of 2022. Thanks to stable gas supplies ...

... clusters and technology parks. Special zones have been created in Russia where startups receive preferential conditions. For example, the Skolkovo center is an innovation cluster whose residents are exempt from a number of taxes, have access to mentoring support, and can apply for mini-grants. Similar technology parks and innovation centers exist in different regions (IT parks in Tatarstan, Sirius in Sochi, etc.). The state directly finances the infrastructure and individual programs in these clusters to help startups survive at the initial stage. Tax incentives for investors. Recognizing the importance of ...

... stay updated with Open Oil Market! Friday, November 15, 2024: Key Economic Events for Investors 1. European Market Events Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI, October)... ... Published at 10:00 GMT The Eurozone CPI provides a critical look at inflation across the region. High inflation may pressure the European Central Bank to consider tightening... ... and European equity markets. Lower-than-expected inflation could ease concerns and support equity growth. United Kingdom Retail Sales (October) — Published at 07:00...

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... companies remains close to record levels, and under sanctions, the coal industry is actively redirecting to Asian markets. The state supports exporters by developing port infrastructure in the Far East and subsidizing rail transportation to increase supplies to the Asia-Pacific region. In the future, despite the continued significant role of coal, the industry will need modernization and increased environmental ... ... increasing challenges in the context of the "green" transition, although in the coming years, coal will remain in demand for providing base energy supply in several countries. Renewable Energy: Accelerated Growth of Capacity and Environmental Impact ...