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4 September 2025

Bangladesh secures 11 LNG cargos in August

3 September 2025

Bangladesh imported 11 shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in August to cope with rising domestic energy needs

Don't overstate the China-Russia gas deal

2 September 2025

Russia, China and Mongolia have signed a memorandum on the long-discussed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, but Beijing remains cautious about locking itself into major new supplies from Moscow.

Darwin LNG methane leak kept secret from public for 20 years

2 September 2025

Santos’ Darwin LNG plant has been leaking methane for nearly 20 years.

Japan’s crude procurement sees a quiet shift in sources

1 September 2025

In July, Japan witnessed a marked realignment in its crude-oil supply chain. Notably, Arab-sourced imports declined, accounting for just 87.6% of total imports, while the United States commanded a larger share, accounting for 9.4%.

Sri Lanka’s LNG ambitions hit a hurdle

1 September 2025

According to ministry officials, the Sahasdanavi project should be operational by the end of 2027 and presidential instructions stipulate that it must be fully LNG-fuelled before the close of 2028.

Taiwan’s newest LNG regasification project moves forward

1 September 2025

The facility, due to start operating in 2030, will be the second major assignment entrusted to CTCI at the same site the report adds.

Petronas–Petros pact signals new balance of power in Malaysia’s energy sector

1 September 2025

Malaysia’s state oil company Petronas and Sarawak-owned Petros have struck a landmark framework agreement that could reshape the country’s energy landscape, marrying federal ambitions with the resource-rich state’s growing autonomy

Petronas profits slide 19% as oil prices weigh on revenue

1 September 2025

Malaysia’s state energy company Petronas reported a sharp earnings decline in the first half of 2025 and warned that oil prices could remain under pressure, pledging to tighten operations and sharpen its portfolio to weather weaker markets

Chinese terminal accepts first LNG cargo from sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant

31 August 2025

Russia’s huge Arctic LNG 2 plant has been unshackled, finally finding a buyer for its cargos after being unsuccessful last summer.

Zimbabwe-focused Australian firm Invictus Energy seals deal with Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings

31 August 2025

Invictus Energy, which discovered huge natural gas deposits in Zimbabwe in 2023 has signed a binding memorandum of understanding and share subscription deal with a Qatari investment firm, Al Mansour Holdings Group

India set to boost Russian oil imports despite US tariffs

29 August 2025

Indian imports of Russian oil are expected to increase in September as New Delhi presses ahead with purchases despite new US punitive tariffs