... is reaching a new peak in production in 2025, although the pace of consumption growth is slowing. According to the latest IEA forecast, global coal production this year may reach around 9.2 billion tons — a historic maximum. The primary contribution ... ... companies, although the government carefully monitors to ensure that tariff policy does not accelerate overall inflation or hinder economic growth. Geopolitics and Energy Resource Trade: Restructuring Global Flows Geopolitical factors continue to exert significant ...

..., asserts Ekaterina Kosareva, managing partner of “VMT Consult”. “The instability in decision-making and, essentially, economic leverage should influence European countries as well. I foresee that in the future, the EU may abandon such an unstable ... ... gas, it is likely that they will receive exemptions from the embargo on these resources. “In this context, the base scenario forecasts a potential reduction of Russian pipeline exports to the EU by 2–3 billion cubic meters directed to countries outside ...

... Growth: The pace of global oil consumption is decreasing. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its demand growth forecast for 2025 down to around 0.7 million barrels per day (compared to over 2.5 million in 2023). Even OPEC's estimates have ... ... meters, a 37% increase compared to the previous year. A potential risk ahead is heightened competition for LNG from Asia if economic growth accelerates in the Asia-Pacific countries. However, at the moment, the balance in the European gas market seems ...

... government agencies and local businesses are looking for new ways to support innovation. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a special "Innovation Territory" was organized for the first time, where startups in which ... ... startups from the CIS are increasingly targeting the Middle East and Asia to attract capital and ensure business growth. Trends and forecasts: cautious optimism By mid-2025, the global venture market is demonstrating a confident recovery after the decline of ...

... educational programs, and "green" projects. This enhances social capital and reduces potential regulatory risks. 8. Forecast Until the End of 2025 Conservative Scenario: maintaining commodity price levels could add an additional $5-7 billion ... ... Broad Audience The increase in the wealth of Russian billionaires demonstrates the adaptability of major companies to current economic realities. For investors, this confirms the potential of domestic assets; for entrepreneurs, it underscores the importance ...