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Tight LNG market spurs China to resell record volumes

3 April 2026

The world’s largest LNG importer is capitalizing on sky-high prices in the Asian LNG spot market with Chinese firms reselling record volumes amid ample supply from domestic and pipeline gas.

Japanese tanker becomes first LNG vessel to transit Strait of Hormuz

3 April 2026

A Japanese LNG carrier belonging to Mitsui OSK Lines has become the first LNG vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict erupted in the Middle East.

Japan’s JERA annuls deal with Commonwealth LNG

3 April 2026

Japan’s largest energy company JERA has terminated its long-term LNG sales and purchase agreement with US developer Commonwealth LNG.

China resells LNG cargoes at premium as Asian prices surge

3 April 2026

China has been reselling liquefied natural gas cargoes, including volumes linked to Russian projects, at two to three times their original purchase price, as it capitalises on a sharp rise in Asian energy price spike.

Reactor vessel installed at Lianjiang Unit 2 in China

2 April 2026

A reactor pressure vessel has been installed at unit 2 of the Lianjiang nuclear power plant in Guangdong province, marking progress on one of two CAP1000 reactors planned for the site’s first phase.

Japan eases nuclear anti-terror deadline rules

2 April 2026

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority has approved a plan to relax rules governing the deadline for installing anti-terrorism facilities at nuclear power plants.

Chinese consortium launches 400 MW Laos solar project

2 April 2026

A new consortium led by Chinese firms is advancing plans for a 400 MW solar power plant in Laos, marking a significant push into Southeast Asia’s renewable energy market.

IFC backs Malaysia semiconductor materials plant with $125mn loan

2 April 2026

The International Finance Corporation is to provide a loan of up to $125mn to OCI TerraSus, a subsidiary of OCI Holdings, to support the development of a semiconductor-grade polysilicon manufacturing facility.

Vietnam upgrades 500kV Pho Noi substation capacity

2 April 2026

Vietnam Electricity National Power Transmission Corporation, a subsidiary of Vietnam Electricity, has energised the upgraded 500kV Pho Noi substation in Hung Yen province.

India signs coal gasification project deal at Lakhanpur

2 April 2026

India has taken a significant step in advancing its coal gasification roadmap with the signing of a land leasing agreement for a proposed coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur in Odisha.

Pakistan, France discuss energy security, mining cooperation

2 April 2026

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met France’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, to review the regional energy situation and explore opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy and mining sectors.

Myanmar shuts fuel stations over QR rule breaches

1 April 2026

Myanmar has temporarily closed 17 fuel stations and warned dozens more for failing to follow mandatory QR code procedures

Nearly $72mn granted to Vietnam’s forest programme

1 April 2026

Vietnam has secured almost $72mn in climate finance to reward past efforts in protecting its forests.

Japan’s LNG diversification will not shield it against global price spikes

1 April 2026

Diversified supply portfolios and crude oil-indexed contracts, do not shield Japanese buyers as is claimed. Approaching week six of the war in Iran, Japan remains fully exposed to Middle East supply disruptions.

Vietnam’s Vingroup to swap LNG-fired plant for renewable energy project

1 April 2026

Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is pivoting from building the country’s biggest LNG-fired power plant to a renewable energy project.

Chubu Electric files report on seismic data irregularities

1 April 2026

Chubu Electric Power has submitted a report to Japan’s nuclear regulator detailing irregularities in earthquake risk data at its Hamaoka nuclear power station in Shizuoka prefecture.

PowerX to build Hokkaido battery storage plant

1 April 2026

PowerX plans to establish a battery energy storage system manufacturing facility in Hokkaido to expand production of grid-scale storage systems.

Pakistan nears launch of methane-to-LNG project at Sachal gas complex

1 April 2026

Pakistan is in the final stages of rolling out an energy recovery project that will convert methane emissions into liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a step towards cleaner and more efficient fuel utilisation.

Adani Green commissions 951-MW renewable capacity in India

1 April 2026

Adani Green Energy Limited (NSE: ADANIGREEN) has operationalised 951 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity across Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Ho Chi Minh City ramps up electric motorbike battery network

31 March 2026

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the rollout of battery-swap cabinets and charging stations for electric motorbikes, aiming to have over 3,000 cabinets operational before April 20.

Diesel and LPG supplies under pressure nationwide in Cambodia

31 March 2026

Cambodia is taking urgent steps to prevent a domestic fuel crunch as global supply disruptions push diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) towards scarcity. Authorities are securing imports while urging households to conserve energy.

Rising fuel costs cripple Myanmar’s peak holiday season

31 March 2026

Myanmar’s tourism sector is bracing for another blow as an escalating fuel crisis threatens to slash domestic travel during the nine-day Thingyan holiday, traditionally the busiest period of the year.

Vietnam strengthens energy security through solar rollout

31 March 2026

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered stronger electricity-saving efforts and a faster rollout of self-produced rooftop solar as the country works to secure energy supplies amid rising demand and global uncertainty.

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