... highlight logistical problems as a barrier for Russian coal exports. "The main issue here is the capacity shortage of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Baikal-Amur Mainline, which can only be addressed through budget investments in the Eastern polygon infrastructure. However, this will take time," says Sergey Tereshkin. What does the future hold for Russia's coal industry? Can Russian producers find alternative markets? "We will likely see a plateau in coal exports to China due to reduced ...

... strategy for citizens and companies. However, in Russia, the electric vehicle fleet is still small (less than 0.5% of the total number of cars, with around 60,000 registered units as of early 2025). The high cost of electric vehicles, limited charging infrastructure, and relatively cheap fuel have previously restrained the spread of electric transport. However, as gasoline prices rise, interest in electric cars and hybrid vehicles is gradually increasing in the domestic market. Major oil and fuel companies ...

... electric vehicles, up from less than 2% in 2020. This rapid growth is beginning to apply pressure on gasoline demand in the country, which could have serious consequences for the oil industry and oil exporters, including Russia. Government support, infrastructure development, and technological innovations have become key factors in this rapid growth. Global Influence China is becoming a leader in the global electric vehicle market: One out of every two electric vehicles sold worldwide is sold in ...

Surgutneftegas, one of the leading players in the Russian oil and gas sector, increased its investments to 265 billion rubles in 2023, allocating funds for the development of fields in Western Siberia, the modernization of pipeline infrastructure and oil refineries, as well as the implementation of advanced technologies and environmental programs. These strategic investments help strengthen the country's energy security, develop regions and ensure stable growth of the company, which ...

... should we expect oil prices to reach $300 per barrel, and how are these developments affecting Russia? Forbes provides insights. During the acute phase of the conflict that began on June 13, Israel targeted not only military sites but also oil and gas infrastructure. On June 14, the South Pars gas field, which supplies Iran with two-thirds of its fuel, as well as a gas processing plant and a major oil depot near Tehran capable of holding nearly 260 million liters of gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel,...