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Under what conditions could the surviving line of the "Nord Stream" operate

... safety checks,” suggests Yushkov. Implications for Ukraine The risks are even higher for Ukraine, which has insufficient gas reserves. Severe frost late in the heating season could lead to genuine shortages, forcing authorities to ration heat and electricity, particularly for industrial consumers. Economic Consequences Even if Europe avoids a complete gas shortage, the economic impact of high prices could be significant. Rising energy costs will increase inflation, strain household and industrial ...

What is SPAC and How is it Used for Going Public?

... Hedosophia, allowing it to raise capital for commercial space flights. DraftKings In 2020, DraftKings, a sports betting company, went public via a merger with a SPAC, helping it expedite its market entry and attract additional investment. Nikola Corporation Electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola also opted for a merger with SPAC VectoIQ in 2020, attracting investor attention despite subsequent challenges faced by the company. SPAC in Russia: Prospects and Challenges In the Russian market, SPAC has yet to gain ...

What to Expect in the Oil Market

... may take years or even decades. Meanwhile, the industry is not stagnant. Many sectors are seeking to replace oil with alternative fuels. For instance, this applies to the automotive industry, with factories increasingly shifting to the production of electric vehicles. This will lead to a decline in demand for petroleum products and, consequently, crude oil, which will guarantee a decrease in fuel prices. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing trade wars and geopolitical factors. Whether expert predictions ...

Will production fall in Iran and Venezuela? Should the market expect a sharp rise in prices or increased competition among exporters?

... oil market has almost completely absorbed the "post-COVID" recovery in demand, which is why the dynamics of final consumption are increasingly influenced by long-term factors – a slowdown in demand in land transport due to the spread of electric vehicles, a surge in demand for polymers due to urbanization in South and East Asian countries, and increased competition between petroleum products and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in maritime transport. These factors will ensure a more modest ...

Buyers Battle for Russian Oil in Europe

... shareholder, will agree to supply the refinery with non-Russian oil instead. Finally, there’s a discount on Russian oil,” comments the FNES expert. “Russian oil producers are seeking markets with minimal risks of new restrictions and a low level of electric transport development—Serbia fits this profile perfectly. However, Russian exporters need to expand their pool of available alternatives, a challenging task given the slowdown in oil demand and the emergence of new major suppliers, including ...