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Woodside expands LNG supply deal with Uniper

21 January 2021

Australia’s Woodside Energy has agreed to expand its supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany’s Uniper Global Commodities.

KrisEnergy announces exit from Bangladesh’s offshore

21 January 2021

Bangladesh’s flagging offshore exploration scene has taken another knock, following news this week that a shallow-water project has been returned the government.

China’s city-gas operators enjoy winter rush

21 January 2021

China’s coldest winter in decades has proved to be a boon for the country’s city-gas operators, which have seen fuel demand skyrocket.

India decries Saudi production cuts

21 January 2021

India has complained about Saudi Arabia’s decision earlier this month to cut crude oil production and has suggested the move could see oil buyers shift to alternative energy sources.

Talon to expand footprint in WA’s onshore

21 January 2021

Australian junior Talon Petroleum is set to expand its holdings in Western Australia’s onshore Perth Basin after agreeing to buy a 100% stake in the Muchea play from Macallum.

Origin strikes gas at Beetaloo shale play

21 January 2021

Australian developer Origin has announced the discovery of hydrocarbons at its exploration well in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Sub-basin.

Keystone XL’s fate sealed as Biden takes office

21 January 2021

New US President Joe Biden took immediate steps to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline upon taking office this week, despite operator TC Energy’s last-ditch efforts to save the pipeline.

Tellurian hopes to start Driftwood construction this summer

21 January 2021

US LNG developer Tellurian is hoping to start construction on its proposed Driftwood LNG terminal in Louisiana this summer, even though a final investment decision (FID) has not been made on the project yet.

Overcapacity threatens viability of Bangladesh’s power sector

21 January 2021

Overcapacity in Bangladesh’s power system has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) said in a note.

US rejoins global Paris Accord in bid to tackle climate crisis

20 January 2021

President Joe Biden, sworn into office on 20 January, immediately ordered the US to rejoin the all-important global Paris climate pact. Fighting climate change is a major policy plank of the new president.

No US move to rejoin Iran nuclear deal imminent, say Biden national security nominees

20 January 2021

Iranian demand that US drops Trump sanctions before it returns to compliance with accord could pose obstacle.

Total takes 20% stake in India’s Adani Green Energy

20 January 2021

France’s Total has paid $2.5bn to buy a 20% stake in India’s Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) from Adani Group in a move that extends the partnership between the two energy giants’ gas and LNG interests.

Aker Horizons buys 75% stake in Mainstream to drive 5.5-GW expansion

20 January 2021

Aker Horizons is to pay $919mn to buy a 75% equity stake in Mainstream Renewable Power, valuing the developer at $1.11bn.

Green investment breaches $500mn barrier in 2020

20 January 2021

Green investment rose by 9% in 2020, with offshore wind and EVs showing the most dynamic growth