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China reportedly seeks to resell LNG amid gas crunch

Two of China’s state-owned energy giants have reportedly offered to sell a number of LNG spot cargoes in a move that has surprised the market and could help ease pressure on Europe.

Woodside signs preliminary deal on Commonwealth LNG supply deal

Australia’s Woodside Energy announced on January 19 that it had signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with Commonwealth LNG to negotiate a supply deal from the latter’s proposed liquefaction terminal on the US Gulf Coast.

China crude imports fall as national reserves to be released

China reports Iranian oil imports despite still applicable US sanctions

Minister provides update on Aramco’s Pakistan refinery

Work begins on Hai Lang LNG-to-power project in Vietnam

Construction has begun on the first phase of the Hai Lang LNG-to-power project in Vietnam, according to a January 15 government announcement.

Inpex unveils offshore exploration plans

Japan’s Inpex unveiled plans this week to conduct exploratory drilling for natural gas offshore Western Japan later this year.

Iraq on the hunt for new reserves

AsianOil: Inpex unveils offshore exploration plans

Japan’s Inpex unveiled plans this week to conduct exploratory drilling for natural gas offshore Western Japan later this year.

Iran claims dramatic rise in oil sales but 'grey market' means full picture remains out of reach

Jade Gas completes one of six wells for coal bed methane project in Mongolia

Iran and China’s top diplomats meet to launch 25-year cooperation agreement

European Commission rules against merger between South Korean shipbuilders

The European Commission has blocked the proposed merger between South Korean shipbuilders HHI and DSME on competition concerns relating to the LNG carrier market.

Pertamina makes gas discovery at Mahakam Block

A subsidiary of Indonesia’s Pertamina has made a natural gas discovery in the Mahakam block offshore East Kalimantan.