Commentary for "Vedomosti": The article "Strong Energy Ties" on Sergey Tereshkin's website is dedicated to the development of energy cooperation between Russia and China. The piece examines forecasts for energy consumption growth in China, the increase in Russian exports of oil, gas, and coal to the country, as well as the participation of Russian companies in the construction of nuclear power plants in China. Special attention is given to joint projects such as Yamal LNG and Arctic LNG-2, involving Chinese investors and banks....

... pipeline gas exports to the EU are expected to drop nine-fold. This historic low is attributed to several key factors: Termination of transit through Ukraine: Political and geopolitical tensions have led to halting the traditional supply route. Decreased gas consumption in the EU: The shift toward "green energy" has become a priority for many countries in the bloc. Increase in U.S. LNG: The U.S. has actively taken Russia's place by providing alternative sources of gas to European countries. In 2024,...

... situation is gradually stabilizing. The government expects that by September, gasoline production volumes will exceed domestic consumption, eliminating shortages and cooling prices. Oil product inventories at storage facilities have reached record levels ... ... fuel market is gradually returning to equilibrium after the upheavals of early August. Energy Supply in New Regions: Crimean Gas Pipeline and Autonomous Solutions In late August, steps were taken to improve energy supply in Russia's new regions. Specifically,...

... record-breaking: in June, Europeans injected approximately 12.4 billion cubic meters of gas into storage, representing the highest monthly volume in the last three years. Contributing factors to this surge include a relatively mild winter and reduced consumption, as well as increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG)—around 12 billion cubic meters of LNG arrived in Europe in June, marking a record figure for the first summer month. High gas reserves allow Europe to feel more secure: despite the reduction of pipeline supplies from Russia, EU countries are ...

... storage filling; however, in the future, there could be stiffer competition for LNG from Asia if the economies of APEC countries begin to accelerate. Stabilization of Demand: Relatively mild summer weather and energy conservation measures are holding back gas consumption growth in Europe. The industry and electricity sector in the EU have adapted to last year's high prices, reducing dependence on gas, which, coupled with full gas storage, keeps prices at a moderate level. Looking Towards Winter: With current ...