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Japan and Australia forge energy resource stability agreement

October 8 saw Japan and Australia solidify their commitment to guarantee a steady supply of energy resources, notably LNG and coal, from south of the equator to Japan.

Rosneft and Pertamina joint refinery in Indonesia inches closer to $24bn investment decision

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced during Russian Energy Week that a critical investment decision for the collaborative venture between Rosneft and Indonesia's Pertamina is on the horizon.

PetroVietnam takes Over O Mon III and IV Gas-Fired power plants in Can Tho

PetroVietnam, the state-owned oil and gas corporation, has assumed control of the O Mon III and IV gas-fired power plants following a recent decision by the Can Tho People’s Committee in Vietnam.

Pertamina and Garuda Indonesia conduct first flight test with sustainable aviation fuel

Pertamina and Garuda Indonesia are jointly continuing the development of a “sustainable aviation fuel” (SAF).

Indian diesel exports to Europe hit all-time high in September

India’s loading of diesel exports bound for Europe hit an all-time high in September as a result of traders looking to cash in on arbitrage profits to the West.

Workers at Western Australia’s two Chevron LNG plants vote to restart strike

A deal to prevent industrial action at Chevron’s two LNG production facilities in Western Australia has fallen through, with employees voting on October 6 to restart strikes at the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG plants.

Pakistan orders LNG spot cargo for December

State-run Pakistan LNG Ltd has awarded a tender to Swiss-based energy and commodities trader Vitol for the delivery of an LNG cargo in December. It marks Pakistan’s first spot purchase of a cargo of the super-chilled fuel in more than a year.

Indonesian oil & gas company PetroChina reveals environmentally-friendly gas flare utilisation

The plans of PetroChina International Jabung Ltd (PCJL), an oil & gas work contractor (KKKS), to harness gas flares are considered a step forward in the industry.

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