... Coupled with high tariffs on European goods, this could entirely strip the Old World of its remaining competitiveness and cement its role as a Washington satellite, believes the expert. Alexey Grivach, Deputy Director General of the National Energy Security Fund, asserts that the U.S.-EU agreement is primarily a public relations maneuver. “During his previous presidential term, Trump negotiated similar agreements with China. After the tariff war in 2018, Washington and Beijing announced the strengthening ...

... learning algorithms that improve market trend forecasting. Automation of routine tasks that lowers labor costs. Companies that actively implement AI significantly enhance their competitiveness, making them particularly attractive to investors. Blockchain: Security and Transparency in Business Blockchain technology represents a revolution not only in the financial sector but also in supply chain management, logistics, public services, and corporate governance. Blockchain allows for: Increased transparency ...

... consumption, so China now needs less imported coal. However, China remains the largest coal consumer in the world," says Igor Yushkov, an expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and the National Energy Security Fund (NESF). Why is China slowing down the construction of coal-fired power plants? "There is a noticeable imbalance in China's energy sector, with a heavy reliance on coal generation. Over the past decade, China has tried to correct ...

... networks and installing modern substations, enhancing energy supply stability and reducing emergency outages. These efforts are focused on developing large energy systems, including the Western and Eastern Siberian regions, facilitating improved energy security in these strategically important areas. Digitalization and Implementation of Smart Grids: The company continues to invest in digital transformation, particularly in the development of "smart" grid technologies that automate management ...

... and risks for the European market The recent statement by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about the potential replacement of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) with American LNG once again focuses attention on the energy security and independence of Europe. The EU is seeking to diversify gas sources and reduce dependence on Russia, but how realistic is it to do so? Let's figure out what opportunities and risks this idea hides and how replacing Russian LNG with American ...