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Russia dispatches second oil tanker to Cuba amid US fuel embargo
Russia plans to send a second oil tanker to Cuba following the delivery of hundreds of metric tonnes at Matanzas port earlier this week, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stated, as the Caribbean island confronts deepening energy shortages
Jade Gas completes equity raise for development of Mongolia’s first commercial gas production
Jade Gas Holdings (ASX:JGH), a company developing Mongolia’s first commercial gas production operation, has announced the completion of a A$1.8mn ($1.2mn) equity raise to existing investors.
KMG, Lukoil review options to develop Kazakh offshore field amid sanctions
Kazakhstan’s state energy company KazMunayGas and Russia’s Lukoil are exploring financing options for the development of the Kalamkas-More and Khazar offshore fields in the Caspian Sea.
Libya fails to rescue damaged Russian shadow LNG tanker
The Russian shadow fleet LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz was left drifting uncontrolled in the central Mediterranean after a failed towing attempt early on April 2
Serbia starts trial run of desulphurisation plant at key coal power station
Serbia’s state power utility EPS has begun trial operations of a flue gas desulphurisation unit at its Nikola Tesla B coal-fired power plant, part of efforts to curb emissions and align with European environmental standards.
Third Iraqi oil shipment enters Syria via al-Tanf en route to Baniyas refinery
The third shipment of Iraqi oil bound for Syria’s Baniyas refinery arrived at the al-Tanf border crossing, according to Safwan al-Sheikh Ahmad, director of communications at the Syrian Petroleum Company.
Rising fuel prices force Thai airlines to trim routes
Thai carriers are scaling back services as soaring fuel prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, begin to hit the industry.
Turkey hikes electricity, gas bills by 25%
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has announced a 25% hike in electricity and natural gas tariffs.
Illegal fuel production in Laos exposes vehicle risks
Authorities in Vientiane have shut down an illegal fuel production facility producing substandard petrol with dangerously high sulphur content, following a raid on April 4, 2026.
Mexico’s Amigo LNG inks 20-year offtake deal with UAE’s IRH
Mexico’s Amigo LNG, the flagship project of LNG Alliance, ha signed a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH),
Iran’s petchem facilities in Asaluyeh hit by Israeli air strike
Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NIPC) said several “auxiliary facilities” of petrochemical industries in the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone in the southern province of Bushehr, had come under attack.
Iran slams strike on its petrochemical hub as ‘act of state terrorism’
Iran’s envoy to the United Nations condemned US and Israeli attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure, including the bombing of a key petrochemical hub, describing them as a “war crime” and a “blatant act of state terrorism.”
Syria’s Baniyas terminal receives gas tanker carrying 2,000 tonnes
A gas tanker carrying about 2,030 tonnes of gas arrived at the Baniyas oil terminal in western Syria, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain supplies and support stability in the domestic market.
Syrian Petroleum Company signs Saudi ADES deal to develop gas fields
Syria’s state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) has signed an execution contract with Saudi Arabia’s ADES to develop several gas fields in Syria, in a move aimed at increasing output and strengthening domestic energy supplies.
Iran moves to impose ‘new order’ in Strait of Hormuz
Iran is preparing the groundwork for what it calls “a new order” in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway where ship transit has become nearly impossible since US and Israeli attacks on the country on February 28.
IDF strikes Iran's main petrochemical facility after missile barrage on Israel
The Israeli Air Force struck Iran's largest petrochemical facility in Isfahan on April 6 after Iranian missile barrages targeted multiple sites across Israel.
Israel's energy sector remains stable despite Strait of Hormuz closure
Israel's energy sector has demonstrated resilience despite the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the war with Iran.
Bangladesh foils illegal diesel shipment bound for Myanmar
Twelve suspected smugglers have been detained after attempting to transport diesel illegally to Myanmar, authorities in Bangladesh said.
Ukraine grapples with Europe’s highest energy costs as capacity crunch looms
Ukraine is facing the highest energy costs in Europe, undermining the competitiveness of its manufacturing sector and raising concerns over supply security ahead of next winter.
US EXIM bank approves $2bn in credit guarantees to support LNG exports to Egypt
The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) has approved credit guarantees worth over $2bn to support the export of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Egypt.
Libya's oil production reaches a decade-high amid regional energy shifts
Libya’s oil production has surged to nearly 1.43mn barrels per day (bpd), marking its highest level in over a decade.
Bangladesh turns to spot market yet again to counter supply fears
Bangladesh has accelerated its efforts to secure confirmed LNG supplies by moving to purchase three additional cargoes for May delivery from the spot market as concerns continue over potential disruptions from the Gulf.
Malaysian PM says direct-line diplomacy secures release of Petronas tankers in Hormuz
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reveals that his personal intervention with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian successfully secured the release of seven Malaysian tankers previously held in the Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan confronts power shortfall as oil and gas shocks expose internal weakness
Pakistan is facing the prospect of a power shortfall approaching 30% as a combination of external oil and LNG supply disruptions and domestic mismanagement places significant strain on the country’s energy system.
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