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GeoPark earnings fall as oil discounts squeeze margins
Latin American oil producer GeoPark reported a 19% quarterly revenue decline to $116.2mn for the three months ended September 30, as wider crude price discounts and higher operating costs reduced margins despite stronger output in Argentina
Cambodia's Royal Group LNG plant to start by 2026
Cambodian conglomerate Royal Group plans to bring the first half of its 900MW liquefied natural gas power station in Koh Kong province online by the end of 2026.
Mexico's Esentia eyes Manzanillo for new LNG export projects
Mexican pipeline operator Esentia has identified the port of Manzanillo, in Colima state, as a strategic site for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects, as other Pacific coast schemes run into environmental and regulatory hurdles.
Heating season starts as the first EU gas tanks flip to drawdown - IntelliNews Lambda
Half of the EU's gas-storage countries were drawing down their tanks on November 1, the first day of the heating season, as Europe began burning a record-low winter reserve.
Russian LNG exports hit October record as China takes sanctioned Arctic cargoes
Russia exported a record 3.42mn tonnes of LNG in October, with China taking more sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 cargoes as an EU ban on long-term purchases nears.
Taiwan's biggest coal plant turns to gas as renewables stall - IntelliNews Lambda
Taiwan is about to demolish the oldest coal units at Taichung and is replacing them with imported gas, as renewables stall at about 12% of power.
Egypt’s LNG imports top 2025 record as Cairo pushes East Mediterranean gas hub ambitions
Egypt imported 10.52mn tonnes of LNG in January–September 2026, already above 2025’s record, as it extends a 14-block bid round and advances Cyprus gas links via Cronos and Aphrodite.
Abu Dhabi's XRG enters Australian market by acquiring Shell's stake in LNG project
Abu Dhabi-based energy group XRG announced that it will acquire Shell’s stake in Australia’s North West Shelf LNG project for $1.45bn.
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC seals five-year LNG supply agreement with TotalEnergies
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Gas announced that it has signed a five-year agreement to supply TotalEnergies with up to 1.6mn tonnes of LNG.
Colombia lifts gas supply restrictions after SPEC terminal restores capacity
Colombia’s government lifted temporary restrictions on natural gas supply after the SPEC LNG regasification terminal in Cartagena restored its full available capacity of 533mn cubic feet per day (15.09mn cubic metres per day)
Venture Global begins commercial operations of Plaquemines Phase 1
The US’s second largest LNG producer Venture Global has started commercial operations for Phase 1 of Plaquemines LNG, the Arlington, Virginia-headquartered firm announced.
US Maritime Administration approves ST LNG export terminal off Texas coast
The US Maritime Administration has granted regulatory approval for ST LNG’s proposed $8.2bn offshore LNG export terminal located in Texas.
Myanmar and Thailand explore Russian LNG imports through Dawei
Thailand and Myanmar's military rulers had discussed importing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Myanmar for both nations to share.
Colombia LNG imports rise as gas output falls and El Niño threatens hydropower
Colombia’s reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) is increasing as domestic production declines and a strengthening El Niño threatens hydropower generation, potentially raising demand for gas-fired electricity
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC finalises investment decision for Al Dhiyab gas project
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced that it has finalised its investment decision for the Al Dhiyab unconventional gas project, targeting 9.77mn m3 of daily output by 2029.
Singapore rebuts Indonesia over LNG resale claims
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) handled by Singapore-based traders generally travels straight from producing countries to buyers without reaching Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) said.
Woodside inks 20-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy
Australian LNG producer Woodside Energy has entered into a 20-year agreement with QatarEnergy to deliver as much as 3mn tonnes per year of LNG from its Louisiana LNG project.
US regulator seeks to accelerate LNG development through updated safety rules
The US government is proposing regulatory changes intended to make LNG projects easier, faster, and less expensive to develop.
Qatari LNG vessel hit travelling through Gulf
A liquefied natural gas tanker operated by Qatar’s Nakilat has sustained damage after being struck by unidentified objects while travelling through Gulf waters.
Canada and EU announce co-operation in LNG
Joint study will inform future LNG trade and investment decisions between the partners.
Indonesia squeezes Singapore as gas nationalism crosses a new line
Indonesia has started using its gas as a political lever against Singapore, first cutting pipeline deliveries and then questioning what the city state does with Indonesian LNG.
China set to lose world's largest LNG importer status to Japan as demand weakens
China is on course to lose its position as the world's largest LNG importer to Japan in 2026, as elevated international prices, stronger domestic gas production and expanding pipeline supplies undermine demand for seaborne imports.
Indonesia's gas security push threatens export ambitions
Indonesia is considering further restrictions on natural gas exports as it seeks to secure supplies for domestic power generation and industrial development.
Greater Sunrise faces new uncertainty as Timor-Leste searches for operator
Timor-Leste is seeking a new international operator for the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas development following Woodside Energy's decision to withdraw.
Abadi LNG secures domestic buyers but financing remains key obstacle
Indonesia's $21bn Abadi LNG development has secured new gas supply agreements with three domestic buyers, marking an important step towards commercialising the long-delayed project.
India's LNG import bill jumps 23% despite modest growth in volumes
India's LNG import bill rose by 23% year on year to $8.5bn during April–September 2026, as soaring international gas prices and disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies drove up costs despite only a modest increase in import volumes.
Eni starts Maha gas production offshore Indonesia, boosting supply to Bontang LNG
Italy's Eni has started natural gas production from the offshore Maha field in Indonesia's Kutei Basin, adding new supplies for domestic consumers and the Bontang LNG export complex as the country seeks to reverse declining gas output.
Origin's Australian LNG revenues surge 32% on higher prices
Bangladesh seeks more US LNG deals as Qatar supply crisis deepens
Bangladesh is negotiating additional long-term LNG supply agreements with US companies as it seeks to diversify imports and reduce its dependence on Middle Eastern suppliers following prolonged disruption to Qatari deliveries.
Russia claims US interested in using Novatek LNG technology in Alaska
Russia and the US are discussing the potential use of Russian LNG technology for a liquefaction project in Alaska, according to Kremlin deputy chief of staff Maxim Oreshkin.
World Bank warns Russian gas phase-out could drive European prices higher
European gas prices could face further upward pressure as the EU phases out Russian supplies, with the World Bank warning that difficulties securing replacement volumes could intensify competition with Asia for LNG.
Hungary turns to US as Russian gas dependence faces deadline
Budapest is seeking US support to diversify its energy supplies, but its heavy reliance on Russian gas, long-term contracts and infrastructure costs complicate the transition.
Naturgy sees scope to continue Yamal LNG purchases despite EU ban
Spain's Naturgy sees opportunities to continue purchasing Russian LNG from the Yamal LNG project after the EU's import ban takes effect on January 1 2027.
Angola gas exports plunge 48% in third quarter as crude receipts rise
Angola's natural gas exports plunged 48.1% quarter-on-quarter to 788,960 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026 following scheduled maintenance at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, while crude oil export earnings rose 31.8% year-on-year.
Uzbekistan’s natural gas output falls 16.4%, car production rises 9.2% in January–September
Indonesia accuses Singapore of reselling LNG cargoes
Indonesia's top energy official has accused Singapore of selling part of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) it buys from Indonesia on to other countries.
Colombia rations gas as Spec terminal repair cuts supply ahead of El Niño
Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy declared scheduled natural gas rationing from October 27 after a fault in one of four regasification trains at the Spec LNG terminal in Cartagena, the only facility through which the country imports gas
Bolivia opens door to private gas imports as output more than halves in a decade
Bolivia has authorised public and private companies to import natural gas and liquefied natural gas, a policy reversal for a country that once supplied its neighbours and now needs foreign fuel to keep its industry and power plants running.
Philippines sets gas auction price cap above PHP10 per kWh
The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) expects the price ceiling for an upcoming auction of gas-fired power capacity to come in above PHP10 (about $0.17) per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
EU gas price breaks €100 per MWh for first time since 2022
European gas prices broke through €100 per MWh on October 28 for the first time in almost four years as fears of a winter shortage of Middle Eastern LNG deepened.
India’s BPCL plans additional $1.8bn investment in Mozambique LNG project
State-owned refiner targets up to $4.6bn total investment as construction advances and first LNG exports remain scheduled for 2029
Zimbabwe's Invictus completes Musuma-1 rig move ahead of November drilling
Australian explorer Invictus Energy targets 1.2 trillion cubic feet of prospective gas resources as final rig preparations continue in Cabora Bassa Basin
Kenya LNG power project cost estimates diverge as Treasury cites $300mn
Floating gas plant put at a fraction of the $2.9bn estimate for the 1,200MW Mombasa project, as questions remain over costs, design and financing
African Energy Week reports $17bn in commitments as energy projects seek financing
African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 concluded in Cape Town with more than $17bn in reported investment commitments, new licensing opportunities and a series of corporate agreements aimed at advancing oil, gas and power projects across the continent.
Indonesia's gas export cut to Singapore risks retaliation
Indonesia's move to reduce pipeline gas exports to Singapore and keep more supply at home could provoke Singaporean retaliation in investment and trade.
Indonesia tenders 60% of new oil, gas blocks
Indonesia has put 60% of 118 new oil and gas blocks out to tender, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.
Colombia rations gas as Cartagena LNG terminal faces repairs
Colombia has introduced programmed natural gas rationing from October 27 after a technical problem at the SPEC LNG import terminal in Cartagena reduced available regasification capacity, with repairs expected to take seven to eight days
QatarEnergy extends LNG supply suspension to Pakistan and Bangladesh until year-end
QatarEnergy has extended force majeure on LNG deliveries to customers in Pakistan and Bangladesh until the end of December.
Inpex completes Abadi LNG engineering early as Indonesia pushes for FID
Japan's Inpex has completed front-end engineering design (FEED) for its $21bn Abadi LNG development in eastern Indonesia three months ahead of schedule.
Russia says US is in talks to use its LNG technology in Alaska
The US is in active talks to use Russian technology for an LNG plant in Alaska, Kremlin deputy chief of staff Maxim Oreshkin said on October 28.
Mozambique reconfirms $2.25bn guarantee for TotalEnergies LNG as financing timetable shifts to 2029
Mozambique has reaffirmed an existing $2.25bn sovereign guarantee for creditors financing the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project.
Africa drives 96% of Eni’s net oil and gas production growth in Q3
Africa delivered 70,000 of Eni’s 73,000-boepd net output gain in Q3 2026, led by Côte d’Ivoire, Angola and Congo, as the Italian major sells mature assets.
QatarEnergy issues spot tender to sell 55,000 tonnes of naptha in November
QatarEnergy has issued an immediate spot tender to sell up to 55,000 tonnes of naphtha for early November loading from Ras Laffan.
Philippine energy regulator to deploy AI for outage monitoring
The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is developing artificial intelligence tools to monitor utility compliance, analyse power outages and answer public queries.
Indonesia's Abadi Masela LNG targets early 2027 FID
Inpex Masela Ltd has finished front-end engineering design (FEED) for Indonesia's Abadi Masela LNG project three months early, and the country's upstream regulator wants a final investment decision (FID).
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