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Cambodia’s first 900-MW LNG power plant to begin operations by late 2026

Cambodia is set to launch its first LNG power plant in Koh Kong province by the end of 2026, a development expected to bolster electricity supply, enhance energy security, and stabilise the national grid.

Turkey’s energy minister commends country’s first publicly-owned floating storage and regasification unit

Turkey’s first publicly-owned floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has so far provided 9.3bn cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas to the national transmission system, according to Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.

Russian gas exports to Europe crash 44% in 2025

Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe fell by 44% in 2025 to their lowest level since the mid-1970s, following the closure of the Ukrainian transit route and as the EU moves to phase out fossil fuel imports from Russia.

US intervention in Venezuela could slow Argentina's oil investments, government warns

Baker Hughes to supply Commonwealth LNG with liquefaction equipment

Energy equipment and services provider Baker Hughes will provide liquefaction equipment to Commonwealth LNG.

Vietnam plans at least 20 new LNG-fired power plants by mid 2030s

The development of LNG-fired capacity sits within a broader revision of the nation’s Power Development Plan, known as PDP8.

China takes over 20 sanctioned Russian LNG shipments despite Western curbs

China received 22 shipments of LNG in 2025 from two Russian export projects subject to US and European Union sanctions, highlighting Beijing’s continued engagement with Moscow’s energy sector.

Turkey’s Botas and Woodside agree to 9-year LNG deal

Turkish state-owned petroleum pipeline corporation Botas has signed a sales and purchase agreement with Australia’s Woodside energy.

Myanmar eyes expanded gas production with Chinese support

Talks highlighted opportunities for increased Chinese investment and technical support in Myanmar’s energy sector.

Egypt and Qatar sign LNG supply agreement for Sokhna and Damietta facilities

Egypt's EGAS and QatarEnergy signed LNG supply deal for Sokhna and Damietta ports as Cairo secures summer gas supplies and targets return to net exporter status by 2027 with domestic production growth.

US exports record 111mn tonnes of LNG in 2025

US shipped nearly 20mn more tonnes of LNG than its closest rival Qatar.

Russia delivers first domestically-produced LNG carrier

Russia’s Sovcomflot has taken delivery of the country’s first domestically-built, icebreaking ARC7 LNG carrier, the Aleksey Kosygin, at the Zvezda shipyard in the Far East.

Europe's LNG imports surge to record 142bn cubic metres in 2025

Europe's LNG imports hit record 142bn cubic metres in 2025, up 28% from previous year, as continent continues reducing Russian pipeline gas dependence with December reaching 12.7bn cubic metres.

LNG expansion threatens Colombia’s offshore gas projects, consultants warn

Colombia’s plans to expand liquefied natural gas import capacity risk undermining the economics of new offshore gas developments, as imported supply could cap prices and weaken demand for domestic output, industry consultants said

India's LNG imports up 5% in November

India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose in November 2025, reaching 2.85bn cubic metres (bcm), up 4.9% year-on-year

Vietnam faces financing challenges in scaling up gas-fired electricity

Vietnam’s ambitions to expand gas-fired power generation are facing mounting challenges, particularly amid differing views on projects using domestic gas and imported LNG.

Israel approves $35bn Egypt gas export deal linked to Leviathan field

Israel has approved a $35bn natural gas export agreement with Egypt, expected to build on Leviathan-linked exports and deepen Eastern Mediterranean energy cooperation while supporting Egypt’s LNG export capacity.

LNG supply crunch as carrier orders outstrip shipping capacity

The global LNG market is facing a supply crunch as planned liquefaction capacity is outpacing the number of new carriers set to enter service by 2030, Argus Media reported on December 18.