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Chevron nears deal to divest Singapore assets
Chevron is aiming to finalise the sale of its oil refining, storage, and retail marketing assets in Singapore in the first quarter, as the US major presses ahead with a broader effort to streamline its downstream portfolio in Asia.
Woodside shares rise on record output and strong revenues
Woodside reported record 2025 production and stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, lifting its shares, but flagged lower output in 2026 due to planned maintenance and project timing.
US control of Venezuela oil risks debt clash with China
American oversight of Venezuelan petroleum exports has trapped oil cargoes that Beijing was using to service debt, potentially creating a superpower confrontation that could complicate the South American nation's path out of default.
ADNOC leases out Singapore fuel oil storage for first time
The global trading arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has leased fuel oil storage capacity in Singapore for the first time, in a move aimed at expanding its trading activity and strengthening its presence in Asian markets.
Inpex works on faster development of Indonesia's Abadi LNG project
Japan’s Inpex is working to bring forward the development of its Abadi LNG project in Indonesia after Jakarta asked the company to speed up the long-delayed scheme to help meet rapidly rising domestic gas demand.
Australian, Timor-Leste leaders call for faster development of Greater Sunrise gas field
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao said on January 28 they want the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas project to move ahead as quickly as possible.
Japan’s Mitsui exits Oman energy blocks in $148mn divestment
Oman’s terrestrial energy sector is seeing a change in partnership as Japan’s Mitsui & Co. concludes its involvement in three local hydrocarbon concessions.
India and Canada relaunch ministerial energy dialogue
India and Canada have agreed to deepen cooperation across conventional and clean energy sectors, relaunching the India-Canada Ministerial Energy Dialogue on the sidelines of India Energy Week 2026
US gas price surge sends ripples across global LNG market
It highlights how weather events in North America now ripple quickly through global gas and LNG markets.
As India’s union budget approaches, global and domestic pressures weigh heavily
Higher budgetary support for exploration and strategic reserves could offset some of the risks linked to volatile global oil prices and shifting trade alignments
Oroi Village officially recognised as a beneficiary of the Papua LNG pipeline project
Oroi village, situated in Ward 8 of Nara South in Kairuku District, has been formally acknowledged as a beneficiary community of the upcoming Papua LNG project because of its proximity to the planned gas pipeline
Oman, South Korea partner on $940mn energy project
Vietnam moves towards increased LNG use
Vietnam is doubling down on its quest to expand LNG use, with Hanoi reportedly preparing to loosen state power-purchasing rules in a renewed attempt to revive stalled investment in LNG-fired generation.
India’s LNG buyers stall long-term deals as they press for lower prices
India’s liquefied natural gas buyers are delaying the finalisation of multi-decade supply agreements as they seek cheaper pricing and more flexible terms, betting that a looming surge in global supply will strengthen their negotiating position
Cambodia halts approval of new petrol stations amid safety review
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) will temporarily suspend applications for new oil and gas stations from March 1 to July 31, 2026, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and establishing stricter standards for industry expansion
US-Iran tensions threaten China's billions in Iranian infrastructure investments
US-Iran tensions threaten China's billions in Iranian infrastructure as potential regime change could disrupt Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative and energy security strategy.
US control of Venezuela oil risks debt clash with China
American oversight of Venezuelan petroleum exports has trapped oil cargoes Beijing was using to service debt, potentially creating a superpower confrontation that could complicate the South American nation's path out of default
Egypt exports new LNG cargo to Turkey under Shell contract
Egypt has exported a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for global energy major Shell (NYSE: SHEL), loaded from the Idku LNG complex on the Mediterranean coast
Yemen Houthi threaten to resume Red Sea shipping attacks as US-Iran tensions escalate
Yemen's Houthi forces warn of resumed Red Sea shipping attacks through video message as US-Iran tensions escalate, threatening vital maritime trade route after period of relative calm.
Santos gas finally on its way to Japan
Santos said the inaugural shipment from the offshore Barossa field in the Timor Sea has arrived at the Darwin LNG plant and is being readied for export to Japan’s Sakai terminal near Osaka.
Japan’s LNG imports in 2025: a subdued year amid broader market shifts
According to provisional customs data released by the Japanese Ministry of Finance on January 22, LNG imports fell 1.4% to 64.98mn tonnes in 2025, compared with 2024.
Indonesia records a diesel surplus as biodiesel output and refinery capacity rise
Indonesia is experiencing a surplus of approximately 1.4bn litres of subsidised low-grade diesel fuel, marketed domestically under the Solar brand, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia
ADNOC looks to expedite start-up of Ruwais LNG
ADNOC Gas expedites its Ruwais LNG project to double capacity, cementing a strategic supply agreement with India to bolster exports to key Asian markets
US controls Venezuelan oil pricing to China after Maduro's removal
The United States is permitting China to purchase Venezuelan petroleum but insists on higher prices than Beijing paid under former president Nicolás Maduro's administration, a US official stated on January 22, the South China Morning Post reported.
SOCAR to finalise Pakistan energy investment next month after Davos talks
Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR is expected to finalise an investment in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector next month following high-level engagements held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos
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