... significant role, despite global decarbonization efforts. Thus, the coal sector is currently experiencing a period of relative equilibrium: demand is consistently high, prices are moderate, and the industry continues to be one of the pillars of global energy. Russian Fuel Market: Measures to Stabilize Fuel Prices In Russia, emergency measures are being taken in the domestic fuel segment to normalize the price situation. In the first half of August, wholesale exchange prices for automotive gasoline reached new historical ...

IPO of "Lambumiz" attracts investor attention amid the exit of key market player Tetra Pak. The leader in the Russian market of aseptic packaging for dairy products sets ambitious goals of expanding and capturing up to 10% of the aseptic packaging segment by 2028. In this article, we will analyze how "Lambumiz" plans to utilize the raised funds, assess its ...

... Experts doubt the EU will impose a full ban on Russian LNG in the near term. "Even if the EU includes a ban in the 15th sanctions package, its implementation might be delayed until 2026," Yushkov predicts. Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of Open Oil Market, adds that a complete LNG ban is unlikely before the end of the winter season (March 31), as Russian LNG helps Europe mitigate supply risks. For instance, France imported 4.98 million tons of Russian LNG in the first ten months of 2024, followed by Spain (4.18 million tons), Belgium (2.20 million tons), and the Netherlands (1.05 million tons)—a ...

... approximately at the level of a week ago. Rate cuts support shares of companies oriented towards domestic demand (banks, developers, retailers), due to the prospects of lower credit costs for the economy. Simultaneously, the commodity segment of the Russian market feels secure due to relatively high prices for oil and metals: although global quotes have corrected, they remain at comfortable levels for Russian exporters. Investors in the CIS region continue to monitor the external backdrop—sanction risks ...

... Disruptions for Europe This Winter: Causes and Measures for Ensuring Energy Security Energy security has always been a priority for European Union countries, especially in the lead-up to the winter months. However, given the complexities in global energy markets and the reduction of Russian gas supplies through pipelines, the EU may face significant challenges this winter. This article examines the reasons for these risks, the current situation regarding alternative supplies, and the measures EU countries are taking to stabilize ...