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OIL talks up NRL acquisition
State-run oil and gas developer Oil India Ltd (OIL) has described its recent acquisition of a controlling interest in Numaligarh Refinery Ltd as key to both its commercial security and the country’s national security.
China clamps down on teapots again
China is reportedly launching a new clampdown on the private refining sector, with state inspectors investigating refining facilities for any signs of inefficiency or impropriety.
Three East Java gas projects slated for completion this year
Indonesia upstream regulator SKK Migas has said three new projects are expected to come onstream in East Java this year, boosting domestic supplies of natural gas in the process.
CNOOC, China Gas join hands in hydrogen sector
China’s ongoing efforts to develop its hydrogen sector continued this week with the news that state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) had teamed up with China Gas Holdings to co-operate in the space.
Empire buys major stake in five Australian shale blocks
Australian shale gas developer Empire Energy has acquired a controlling stake in five exploration permits in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo sub-basin.
Two Philippine LNG projects award EPC contracts
The Philippines is that much closer to becoming a liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer this week after two separate import projects awarded engineering contracts.
India’s first FSRU arrives at Jaigarh terminal
India’s first floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has arrived in the country. The Höegh Giant sailed from Keppel Shipyard in Singapore, berthing at H-Energy’s Jaigarh terminal in Maharashtra on April 12.
AsianOil: Eni expands Vietnamese portfolio
Italian major Eni has closed its acquisition of Singaporean independent KrisEnergy’s 100% stake in Block 115/09, which lies offshore Vietnam.
LNG trade booms, as US shipments to Asia, Europe rise
LNG deliveries are reported to have risen by the most in a year in March, with shipments from the US to both Asia and Europe on the up.
Total justifies position on Myanmar
French major Total has defended its decision to continue producing natural gas in Myanmar despite the military coup, arguing that to do otherwise would put local staff at risk of reprisals from the military regime.
Indonesia seeks upstream solutions
Upstream regulator SKK Migas is working with the country’s contractors to boost production, but near-term forecasts of additional output are far from encouraging.
Viva upbeat about proposed LNG import project
Australian refiner and fuel marketer Viva Energy is upbeat about the potential of its proposed liquified natural gas (LNG) import project in Victoria after the state government blocked a similar project on environmental grounds.
Daqing Oilfield’s Q1 production beats target
State-owned China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) has announced that subsidiary Daqing Oilfield’s first-quarter oil and gas production exceeded its targets.
Shell awards Malaysian drilling contract to Maersk
Royal Dutch Shell has awarded a contract to Maersk Drilling to drill four development wells at the Gumusut-Kakap project offshore Malaysia.
India, Saudi oil price spat deepens
India’s spat with Saudi Arabia over oil prices is showing little sign of slowing down, despite the kingdom’s recent support for an easing of OPEC+ production curbs.
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