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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria discuss electricity interconnection project

Turkey is holding talks with Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria on a major four-way electricity interconnection project, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on October 13.

Australia introduces gas reservation bill despite warnings

Australia's gas reservation plan aims to protect domestic consumers but risks discouraging investment and unsettling Asian LNG buyers.

Southeast Asia's LNG demand growth threatened by high prices and shift to renewables

High LNG prices, equipment shortages and renewable energy competition threaten Southeast Asia's gas-fired power ambitions and future LNG demand growth.

Oman overtakes US as India's largest LNG supplier amid Hormuz disruption

Oman overtook the US as India's largest supplies of LNG in September, as disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continued to reshape the country's import arrangements.

Mexico's fracking plan to cut US gas imports sparks protests

Residents and activists in northern Mexico are organising against government plans to assess fracking in the Burgos and Sabinas basins.

Barge to support ExxonMobil gas pipeline repair off Guyana

Neptune Americas will deploy its NP 289 multipurpose barge to help ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) inspect and maintain a natural gas pipeline offshore Guyana between October 14 and December 1, 2026.

AMPO wins contract to supply 600 valves for ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project in UAE

Spanish valve manufacturer AMPO POYAM VALVES has secured a contract to supply more than 600 cryogenic ball valves for ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi, which will have a production capacity of 9.6mn tonnes per year.

Singapore LNG begins third jetty construction to expand bunkering capacity

Singapore LNG Corporation has begun construction of a third jetty at its Jurong Island terminal, potentially increasing its total LNG bunker reload capacity to 3mn tonnes per year by 2028.

Bermuda-based Golar secures LNG carrier for fourth floating liquefaction project

Bermuda-based Golar LNG has agreed to acquire the Grace Dahlia LNG carrier from Japan's NYK Line for conversion into its fourth floating LNG (FLNG) production facility, scheduled for completion in 2029.

Shell delivers Singapore's first certified bio-LNG cargo from US

Shell has delivered Singapore's first ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG cargo, demonstrating the potential to transport renewable gas internationally using existing LNG infrastructure and certification systems.

IGU warns fragmented methane regulations could disrupt global gas trade

The IGU has called for greater international coordination of methane regulations, warning that inconsistent compliance requirements could create barriers to natural gas trade and investment.

Trump claims Taiwan has confirmed purchase of 30% of LNG from Alaska pipeline project

US President Donald Trump says Taiwan has committed to buy 30% of LNG from Alaska’s pipeline project.

Eni sells Indonesian gas stakes to Pertamina, Medco

Italian energy group Eni (BIT: ENI) has agreed to sell 10% stakes in seven gas blocks off East Kalimantan to state-owned PT Pertamina and PT Medco Energi Internasional (IDX: MEDC).

Freedom LNG applies to export US gas from Mexico

Freedom LNG has submitted a request to US regulators seeking permission to supply US natural gas to a proposed offshore liquefaction and export installation near Matamoros, in the northeastern Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

NYK, MISC venture signs 10-year Malaysia LNG charter

A joint venture between Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (TYO: 9101) and Malaysia's MISC Group (KLSE: 3816) has signed a 10-year time-charter contract with Malaysia LNG Sdn.

Pakistan faces $1.29bn LNG import bill this winter

Pakistan expects to spend about $1.29bn on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports between November and February, buying 10 cargoes on the spot market at roughly twice the price of Qatari supply.

Tanzania nears agreement on $42bn LNG project after years of delays

Tanzania’s finance minister says the long-delayed $42bn Equinor and Shell-led LNG project is close to agreement, but definitive accords and FID remain pending.

QatarEnergy launches pavilion at World Petroleum Congress, showcasing LNG feats

QatarEnergy has launched its pavilion at the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, showcasing Doha’s multi-billion-dollar global gas expansion.

QatarEnergy’s expansion will see liquefaction train come online in November

World’s largest LNG expansion to take key step forward with first of four liquefaction units to be ready for operations.

Middle East crude recovers, products crisis deepens

Eight months into the Iran war, Gulf crude flows are approaching pre-war volumes but a depleted products and LNG system faces winter with no margin

African Energy Chamber to launch African Energy 2027 Outlook Report at AEW 2026 in Cape Town

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will launch its State of African Energy 2027 Outlook Report at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town.

Egypt cuts planned October LNG imports by 40% as electricity demand falls

Egypt's EGAS reduces planned October LNG imports to 12 cargoes as cooler weather eases electricity demand, despite persistent gas supply shortages.

South Korea's lead over China in LNG carriers narrows

China has cut South Korea's lead in orders for large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers to fewer than 10 vessels this year.

Singapore explores third LNG terminal and new gas-fired power capacity

Singapore is studying plans to develop a major new energy infrastructure hub on Pulau Tekong, potentially including a third LNG import terminal and hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants.

Santos-backed GLNG seeks exemption for extended LNG contracts under Australian gas reservation scheme

The Santos-led Gladstone LNG project in Queensland is pressing the Australian government to protect existing LNG export contracts, including extension options, under its proposed domestic gas reservation scheme.

Mozambique urged to strengthen finances ahead of expected LNG revenue surge

Mozambique must strengthen its financial management systems and diversify its economy ahead of an expected surge in natural gas revenues, after collecting $252.8mn from Rovuma Basin production between 2022 and 2025.

Canada’s Condor increases funding for Uzbek gas and Kazakh LNG projects to up to C$70mn

ExxonMobil to repair Guyana gas pipeline before project launch

ExxonMobil Guyana, the local unit of US oil major ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), will carry out maintenance on a nearshore stretch of its gas pipeline off Crane, West Coast Demerara, from October 14 until around December 1.

Tokyo Gas acquires AGP to expand LNG network in Indonesia

Japan's Tokyo Gas (TYO: 9531) has acquired all shares in PT AGP Indonesia Utama, a developer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, as it moves to set up an inter-island LNG supply chain in eastern Indonesia.

Bangladesh approves $3.3bn non-concessional loans for energy

Bangladesh has approved $3.3bn in non-concessional foreign borrowing to pay for fuel oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and to upgrade its electricity distribution network.