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Belgium's Exmar secures Colombia LNG import deal for Buenaventura project

Belgian shipping group Exmar signed a five-year contract to deploy a floating storage unit for Colombia's LNG import infrastructure on the Pacific coast, as the country addresses mounting natural gas supply concerns.

Estonia approves full ban on Russian LNG imports from 2026

Singapore’s PIL names LNG vessel in Ghana, boosting Asia-Africa trade

Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first liquefied natural gas dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana, underscoring the Asian shipping giant’s push to deepen trade and logistics links between West Africa and Asia.

Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG obtains regulatory approvals

The proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project in British Columbia has received two separate regulatory approvals.

Nigeria clears $18.2bn in oil and gas field development plans to lift output

The $18.2bn worth of approvals mark among the largest investment commitments in Nigeria's O&G sector since the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) was adopted, underpinning the target to raise crude capacity above 3mn bpd.

Egypt secures deal with Eni to export Cyprus’ Cronos gas field output

Egypt has agreed with Italy’s energy major Eni to re-export the entire production of Cyprus’ deepwater Cronos gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean

Sri Lanka connects first LNG power plant to national grid

Sri Lanka’s Kerawalapitiya Sobadhanavi LNG Power Plant has been formally connected to the national grid, marking a milestone in the country’s energy development

ADNOC-led group axe plans to buy Australia's Santos

ABB to supply electric power for Singapore's first floating LNG terminal

Swiss-Swedish engineering group ABB will supply the full electric power and propulsion package for Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal.

Italy's Edison to favour more LNG over pipeline gas imports

CEO Nicola Monti told Reuters at the Gastech conference in Milan last week that the company planned to scale back volumes from two long-term pipeline agreements.

IEA warns that output at existing oil and gas fields is falling faster than expected

Analysis of thousands of reservoirs shows that many of the largest conventional fields have already peaked, while unconventional sources such as shale need constant drilling to maintain production.

Panama Canal plans $8bn gas pipeline to link Atlantic and Pacific by 2027

The Panama Canal Authority is advancing discussions on a multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline across the isthmus, a project it expects to begin constructing in 2027 as part of its broader 2025–2035 strategic plan.

Uzbekistan begins development of Afghanistan’s Tooti Maidan gas field under 25-year deal

Ukraine secures 400 mcm of US LNG ahead of winter via Poland’s ORLEN

Ukraine has imported around 400mn cubic metres (mcm) of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) in partnership with Poland’s state-owned energy group ORLEN.

Libya takes urgent steps to stabilise electricity supply amid fuel challenges

Libyan authorities are currently working to address the ongoing electricity crisis to secure supply for citizens and prevent power outages.

Equatorial Guinea seeks upstream investors with launch of new licensing round at AEW2025

Equatorial Guinea will officially launch the new oil and gas licensing round at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference as part of its efforts to revitalise the upstream sector.

Two stalled LNG power projects revived in central Vietnam

Two long-delayed LNG power schemes in central Vietnam have been given fresh impetus, as Thanh Hoa province seeks to push forward with multi-billion-dollar investments seen as vital to the country’s energy transition.

Malaysia’s Petronas and PV Gas seek deeper LNG partnership

Malaysia’s Petronas and PV Gas, the gas arm of Petrovietnam, are moving to tighten ties in LNG supply and development projects, a step both sides hope will create a “comprehensive, long-term and sustainable” partnership

JERA signs LNG exploration pact with Montenegro as local opposition looms

Montenegro has struck a fresh deal with Japan’s JERA to explore the development of an LNG terminal and gas-fired power plant - a project that could reshape the Adriatic country’s energy mix.

China receives fourth cargo from Russia's heavily-sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project

China’s Beihai LNG terminal has received a cargo of Russian LNG from the Arctic LNG-2 project, the fourth such shipment to reach the country.

Africa’s LNG expansion in focus at African Energy Week 2025

Africa is gearing up to advance its various large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments. Mozambique is emerging as a key LNG exporter, with ExxonMobil leading the onshore 18mn tpy Rovuma LNG project in Area 4.

Baker Hughes to supply liquefaction equipment for Rio Grande LNG plant in Texas

US energy technology firm Baker Hughes has been selected by engineering company Bechtel Energy to supply liquefaction equipment for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG plant.

Monkey Island LNG inks deal with McDermott and offtake MoU

Louisiana-based Monkey Island LNG has signed a deal with McDermott to provide front-end engineering and planning services.

Australia grants Woodside final approval for extension of North West Shelf

Australian oil and gas company Woodside Energy received final environmental approval for the extension of its North West Shelf project.

ExxonMobil expects EU to shift from LNG spot market to long-term deals

Bloc’s pledge to buy $750bn of US energy exports paves the way for multi-decade LNG deals to be signed.

Argentina LNG venture advances as Mexico project triples capacity goals

Latin America's liquefied natural gas ambitions are gaining substantial momentum as Argentina's flagship export venture secures growing international backing whilst Mexico's Gato Negro terminal dramatically expands its proposed capacity.

Japan’s JERA signs preliminary deal for LNG supply from Alaska project

Japan’s largest electricity producer, JERA, has agreed to examine purchasing liquefied natural gas from the $44bn Alaska LNG development, according to statements from JERA and the project’s lead developer, Glenfarne.

Asia’s gas utilities are politically shielded but economically exposed

Many of the region’s gas distributors enjoy the safety net of being government-related entities and are ‘protected’ to a large extent. Their credit profiles are, in reality, extensions of sovereign ratings rather than stand-alone assessments.

POSCO International becomes first South Korean firm to join Alaska LNG project

The agreement, signed during the Gastech conference in Milan, makes the Korean energy importer an official participant in the US initiative, which has backing from President Donald Trump. Glenfarne is leading the private development of the project.

JERA joins in on Alaskan LNG action

JERA has signed a non-binding deal to buy 1mn tpy of LNG from the planned $44bn Alaska LNG project, giving the long-delayed venture new momentum.

Egypt set to receive 48 LNG cargoes worth $2.7bn in Q4 2025

US LNG gathers even more momentum

Various US LNG projects are making progress, led by a final investment decision on Rio Grande LNG Train 4.

Turkey’s BOTAS inks series of LNG deals with major energy companies at Gastech conference in Milan

Turkey’s BOTAS has inked eight agreements with energy companies at the Gastech conference in Milan, with the deals providing it with access to around 6 bcm of additional LNG, Bloomberg has reported.