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Philippines LNG power costs could surge 143%, IEEFA warns

22 October 2026

Rising fuel and equipment costs, combined with a weakening peso, could push the price of power produced from imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Philippines up by 143% or more.

Beware the bear as Moscow woos Asia with oil and atoms

22 October 2026

Asia provides Russia with opportunities to remain economically engaged even if the terms increasingly depend on what Asian partners themselves require.

Malaysia's MHB to contest $14mn subcontractor arbitration claim

22 October 2026

Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings (KL:MHB) will contest a MYR57.3mn ($13.6mn) arbitration claim filed by a subcontractor over an offshore oilfield project in Sarawak

Indonesia may halt gas exports to neighbouring countries

22 October 2026

Indonesia may stop renewing its gas exports to neighbouring countries, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia said.

South Korea faces cost risk on Alaska LNG project

22 October 2026

A liquefied natural gas project in Alaska that Washington wants South Korea to help fund could cost far more than its developer projects.

Myanmar and Thailand discuss boosting gas production and pipeline exports

21 October 2026

Myanmar and Thailand are exploring opportunities to increase natural gas production from existing offshore fields and expand cross-border pipeline utilisation.

Timor-Leste extends Chuditch gas licence as Sunda faces loss of operatorship

21 October 2026

Timor-Leste has granted UK-based Sunda Energy a 12-month extension to its Chuditch gas exploration licence.

Lion Energy targets November spud for Indonesian oil exploration well

21 October 2026

Australia's Lion Energy has begun transporting a drilling rig to Indonesia's Seram Island ahead of a planned November exploration campaign targeting an estimated 12mn barrels of oil.

Australia's Woodside revenue jumps 27% on stronger LNG prices despite lower production

21 October 2026

Australia's Woodside Energy reported a 27% year-on-year increase in third-quarter operating revenue to $4.28bn, benefiting from sharply higher LNG prices despite a decline in overall production.

Asian refiners turn to smaller tankers as crude shipping costs soar

21 October 2026

Asian oil refiners are increasingly turning to smaller tankers, long-term charter agreements and delivered crude purchases to contain costs as freight rates hover near record highs following disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan reviews gas market reform as debt mounts

21 October 2026

Pakistan's government has reviewed plans to restructure and deregulate its gas sector after circular debt in the industry rose above PKR3.6 trillion ($12.9bn).

Pakistan to import 18 LNG cargoes for winter gas gap

21 October 2026

Pakistan will import 18 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) between November and February to cover winter demand.

Rubio presses India to buy more US, Venezuelan oil

21 October 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged India to increase its purchases of crude oil from the United States and Venezuela, seeking to strengthen energy ties with New Delhi amid strained bilateral relations.

Analyst warns of pressure on Russian oil exports and predicts global oil surplus by 2028

21 October 2026

Russia faces mounting energy risks from Ukrainian attacks, dependence on Chinese influence and the prospect of a global oil surplus, while Ukraine prepares for a difficult winter, says analyst.

Singapore partners with CMA CGM to develop bio-LNG marine fuel supply

20 October 2026

Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority, French shipping group CMA CGM and Singapore LNG Corporation have signed an agreement to explore the use of liquefied biomethane.

Datacor acquires Singapore's MySep to expand oil and gas engineering software portfolio

20 October 2026

US engineering software provider Datacor has acquired Singapore-based MySep, a developer of process separator simulation technology used in oil and gas production, LNG processing and refining.

Bangladesh faces costly winter gas bill as Qatar shortfall drags on

20 October 2026

Bangladesh's gas crisis is turning from a summer emergency into an expensive winter bill, with Qatar unable to say when its LNG will flow again.

Singapore, Qatar renew LNG pact, deepen ties

20 October 2026

During a visit to Doha by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Singapore and Qatar extended their pact covering cooperation on low-carbon technology and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Pakistan's OGDCL to lift drilling as Iran war strains supplies

20 October 2026

Pakistan's Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC) will raise its drilling activity by 65% this fiscal year, aiming for 33 wells to lift domestic output as the US-Iran war strains the country's fuel supplies.

Petrovietnam to trim Vietnam refiner BSR stake by 2027

20 October 2026

Petrovietnam (PVN) expects to finish selling down its holding in Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical (BSR), the operator of Vietnam's Dung Quat Refinery, by March 11, 2027

India cuts diesel export duty as global fuel market tightens

19 October 2026

India has nearly halved its diesel export duty as global fuel supplies remain constrained by disruptions in the Middle East and Russia, potentially improving the competitiveness of Indian refiners in international markets.

Australia’s Finder secures drilling rig for Timor-Leste oil project

19 October 2026

Australia's Finder Energy has secured a drilling rig for its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil development offshore Timor-Leste.

India approves LNG terminal capacity booking platform to boost utilisation

19 October 2026

India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has approved the creation of a centralised platform for booking unused LNG import terminal capacity.

Japan’s JERA increases indirect stake in Australia's Wheatstone LNG project

19 October 2026

Japan's JERA has increased its indirect participation in Australia's Wheatstone LNG project after acquiring a 42.08% stake in Pan Pacific Energy from the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security.

India's MRPL nearly triples quarterly profit despite lower refinery throughput

19 October 2026

India's Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals has reported a nearly threefold increase in quarterly net profit, benefiting from stronger refining earnings despite a decline in crude processing volumes.

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