....69 million barrels per day (b/d) in January 2024 to 2.13 million b/d in June 2024. Exports only began recovering last month. In July 2024, the volume of seaborne exports to foreign markets increased by 140,000 b/d to 2.27 million b/d. Overall, regulating the industry is always a balance between 'carrot and stick.' It's no coincidence that the latest export ban coincided with the Finance Ministry’s draft law on splitting the fuel damper mechanism. Currently, oil companies may lose damper ...

... Investors should be prepared for the fact that the liquidity of investments may be limited until the public offering of shares. 6. Legal risk Startups may face legal issues, including violation of intellectual property rights, disputes with partners or regulators. Legal issues can have a significant impact on the value of the company and its future. For Open Oil Market, it is important to consider all aspects of the legislation related to oil product trading and e-commerce, as well as monitor possible ...

... December 31. Another source confirms that the embargo could be in place for six months, but the effective date might be delayed due to regulatory approval procedures. In mid-June, the Ministry of Energy's press service confirmed to Vedomosti that the draft regulation must be approved by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economic Development, and the Federal Customs Service. One source noted that the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service supports the diesel export ban. Vedomosti sent inquiries to the above-mentioned ...

... traditional PFAS: it does not accumulate in organisms and is found in the environment only in minuscule concentrations. Proponents of this view suggest that the majority of TFA gradually washes into the global ocean and disperses there without harm. Thus, regulators face a dilemma: on one hand, the precautionary principle calls for restricting the emissions of any "forever" chemicals without waiting for a dangerous threshold; on the other hand, stringent measures against TFA could impact entire ...

... profitability. However, decisions to close factories and relocate departments abroad are complex and potentially perilous. In recent years, the company has already faced challenges such as the transition to electric vehicles, tightening environmental regulations, and increased competition from Asian manufacturers. Against this backdrop, Volkswagen is being compelled to adjust its production processes, but how justified is this policy? Risks to Brand and Trust Forced measures, such as mass layoffs ...