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Turkish refiner Tupras orders four tankers from Korea's Daehan, Samsung for $370mn
Company has also purchased a second-hand Aframax tanker undergoing work at a Chinese CSSC subsidiary for $90mn.
Bangladesh eyes fast LNG imports from neighbouring Myanmar
Bangladesh is looking to Myanmar for faster LNG supplies as a worsening gas shortage puts pressure on power generation and industry.
Russian LNG remains embedded in Europe
Russian LNG remained embedded in the EU’s supply mix in July even as Europe’s overall imports of the fuel fell to their lowest level in almost two years.
YPF develops new Vaca Muerta wells to support Argentina LNG export project
Argentine state energy firm YPF is developing 12 new wells in the Vaca Muerta shale formation to secure gas supply for the Argentina LNG project, whose first phase will rely on floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) units off the coast of Río Negro.
Platts launches Sea of Oman tanker freight assessments
Platts, a division of S&P Global, announced on August 4 the launch of new tanker freight assessments covering crude oil and refined product shipments from the Sea of Oman to North Asia.
Mexico’s LNG expansion reaches new stage, raising strategic and market questions
Mexico has entered a new phase in its ambition to become a liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter after Energía Costa Azul completed its first commercial shipment on 8 July, marking the operational launch of the country’s second LNG export terminal.
Norwegian Subsea7 secures $50mn–$150mn pipeline replacement contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum
Norwegian engineering company Subsea7 S.A. (OTCMKTS: SUBCY) has secured a major contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP)
Belgium imports only Russian LNG in July
Belgium imported all of its LNG from Russia in July as European and Asian countries compete for scarce supplies of the super-chilled fuel amid the Middle East conflict.
Greek vessel carrying Qatari LNG hit off coast of Oman
A Greek shipping line’s vessel GasLog Shanghai was stuck off the coast of Oman while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Italy is Europe’s top LNG importer in July as Rome hedges against volatile market
Europe’s largest LNG importer changed from the Netherlands in June to Italy in July.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to end of US strikes and naval blockade
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while US military action and its naval blockade continue, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said, calling a safe-passage deal with Oman necessary but not sufficient.
Mozambique LNG project 45% complete, remains on course for 2029 start-up
TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG project is almost 45% complete and remains on track to begin production from its first liquefaction train in 2029.
Sempra pushes back commissioning of Mexico’s Energia Costa Azul LNG
Sempra LNG developer Sempra is extending the commissioning of Phase 1 of the Energia Costa Azul project in Ensenada, Mexico.
Canada’s Ksi Lisims finalises 20-year LNG contract with Uniper
Cargoes from the proposed project in British Columbia could begin being delivered by as early as 2032.
Qatari LNG tanker sails out of Strait of Hormuz with Iranian approval
A QatarEnergy-operated liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has passed through the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian approval, shipping data showed on July 30— the first recorded transit by an LNG vessel through the strategic waterway since July 11.
Egypt confirms Damietta Port fire caused by drone strike
The Egyptian Cabinet announced on July 30 that initial investigations into the fire involving two natural gas vessels at Damietta Port confirmed it was caused by an incoming drone strike
ADNOC Drilling revenue rises% in H1 of 2026
ADNOC Drilling posted a record first-half revenue of $2.46bn, up 4% y/y, as the Abu Dhabi-listed drilling and oilfield services company maintained full-year guidance of approximately $5bn.
North Macedonia’s gasification push enters new phase as Greece interconnector nears completion
Long-awaited gas interconnector with Greece will open the way for a more diversified energy system and the gradual expansion of the domestic gas distribution network.
Colombia's Ecopetrol launches tender to secure LNG imports for Buenaventura terminal
Ecopetrol has opened a public competitive tender to procure liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its planned regasification terminal in Buenaventura, as the Colombian state-controlled energy company seeks to strengthen the country’s gas supply
Colombia's SPEC schedules regasification terminal maintenance ahead of El Niño
Colombia's Sociedad Portuaria El Cayao (SPEC) will carry out scheduled maintenance at its Cartagena regasification terminal from July 30 to August 3, following coordination across the energy sector to prepare the country's gas infrastructure
Egyptian authorities refute drone strike claims, confirm Damietta Port fire contained
Egyptian security sources and official authorities have explicitly denied reports circulating from maritime security firms claiming that a drone strike targeted Damietta Port
US targets Cuban energy firms with new sanctions on gas imports and oil research
The US imposed fresh sanctions on three Cuban energy companies, including a state-owned petroleum research entity and two gas importers, expanding measures against the island's energy sector under Executive Order 14404, the US State Department said
Nigeria LNG revenue exceeds $149.6bn as dividends reach $47.2bn
Nigeria LNG Limited has generated more than $149.6bn in cumulative revenue, paid over $47.2bn in dividends and remitted more than $10.8bn in taxes as it advances the Train 7 expansion.
Manila redraws oil supply routes as Iran war exposes energy risks
Since late February, the Philippines has been forced to rethink its oil procurement strategy after the outbreak of war in Iran on the 28th of the month disrupted shipping routes and exposed the country’s continued dependence on imported crude.
Tanzania courts Citi partnership to support inaugural Eurobond, LNG financing, capital market reforms
The government has largely completed negotiations on Tanzania’s proposed approximately $42bn LNG project, although internal issues among consortium partners remained unresolved.
Asia LNG prices climb to four-month peak
Fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers departing Red Sea ports have also helped to extend the conflict to a second major maritime chokepoint, raising fears over global energy supplies.
Colombia's Ecopetrol seeks removal of leaked files after cyberattack
Ecopetrol is working with Colombian authorities to remove confidential information illegally published online following a cyberattack disclosed earlier in July 2026
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