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Oil India says $20bn Mozambique LNG project to restart by December as Islamist rebellion eases
State-owned Oil India expects a $20bn Mozambican liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in which it holds 10% interest to resume development by December
Indian LNG imports down 5.5% in August
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports dropped in August 2025, reaching 2.89bn cubic metres (bcm), down 5.5% year-on-year, according to the latest provisional data from the Government of India
"Single-door" fuel policy hurts Indonesia's retail market
Indonesia’s government is standing firm on its policy requiring private fuel retailers to channel imports through Pertamina, despite recent shortages at non-state service stations.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa province approves first phase of aviation fuel depot
Singapore’s PIL names LNG vessel in Ghana, boosting Asia-Africa trade
Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first liquefied natural gas dual-fuel container vessel in Ghana, underscoring the Asian shipping giant’s push to deepen trade and logistics links between West Africa and Asia.
Sri Lanka connects first LNG power plant to national grid
Sri Lanka’s Kerawalapitiya Sobadhanavi LNG Power Plant has been formally connected to the national grid, marking a milestone in the country’s energy development
ADNOC-led group axe plans to buy Australia's Santos
ABB to supply electric power for Singapore's first floating LNG terminal
Swiss-Swedish engineering group ABB will supply the full electric power and propulsion package for Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal.
Chinese engineering firm scores $4bn in contracts at Qatari oil and gas field
China’s Offshore Oil Engineering Compan has secured two major contract packages from QatarEnergy worth about $4bn for the redevelopment of the Bul Hanine offshore oil and gas field.
Petronas taps AI specialist for seismic interpretation
Geoteric announced the deal on September 17 during the IMAGE 2025 energy technology conference in Houston.
MedcoEnergi picks up Repsol's remaining Indonesian gas assets
The Jakarta-listed company said on September 16 it will acquire a 45% operating interest in the Sakakemang PSC and an 80% operating interest in the adjacent South Sakakemang PSC.
IEA warns that output at existing oil and gas fields is falling faster than expected
Analysis of thousands of reservoirs shows that many of the largest conventional fields have already peaked, while unconventional sources such as shale need constant drilling to maintain production.
Malaysia urges transport firms to register for RON95 fuel subsidy scheme
Around 100,000 vehicles operated by goods and public land transport companies across Malaysia are eligible for petrol subsidies under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS)
Sanctioned tanker delivers Russian crude at India's Mundra despite ban
A sanctioned oil tanker has discharged Russian crude at India’s Mundra port despite a recent ban imposed by the Adani Group on blacklisted vessels, shipping data showed
Indonesia reviews US fuel imports as domestic shortages persist
Indonesia’s Trade Minister, Budi Santoso, has confirmed that plans to import petroleum products from the United States remain under inter-ministerial review
Indonesians shift to non-subsidised fuel as Pertamina reports rising demand
PT Pertamina (Persero), through its Commercial & Trading Subholding PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, has observed a notable shift in consumer behaviour towards purchasing non-subsidised fuels
Two stalled LNG power projects revived in central Vietnam
Two long-delayed LNG power schemes in central Vietnam have been given fresh impetus, as Thanh Hoa province seeks to push forward with multi-billion-dollar investments seen as vital to the country’s energy transition.
Malaysia’s Petronas and PV Gas seek deeper LNG partnership
Malaysia’s Petronas and PV Gas, the gas arm of Petrovietnam, are moving to tighten ties in LNG supply and development projects, a step both sides hope will create a “comprehensive, long-term and sustainable” partnership
Kazakhstan strikes Chinese energy deals worth $1.5bn
Kazakhstan concluded more than $1.5bn worth of oil and gas projects with Chinese partners during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to Beijing last week.
JERA signs LNG exploration pact with Montenegro as local opposition looms
Montenegro has struck a fresh deal with Japan’s JERA to explore the development of an LNG terminal and gas-fired power plant - a project that could reshape the Adriatic country’s energy mix.
China receives fourth cargo from Russia's heavily-sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project
China’s Beihai LNG terminal has received a cargo of Russian LNG from the Arctic LNG-2 project, the fourth such shipment to reach the country.
Indian buyers push for deeper Russian oil discounts amid mounting risks
Indian oil importers are pressing Russian sellers to offer steeper price discounts as concerns grow over the risks of continuing trade with Moscow
Australia grants Woodside final approval for extension of North West Shelf
Australian oil and gas company Woodside Energy received final environmental approval for the extension of its North West Shelf project.
Pakistan’s Cnergyico targets 40% rise in fuel oil exports as taxes hit domestic sales
Cnergyico, Pakistan’s largest refiner, expects to raise fuel oil exports by 35%–40% in the fiscal year ending June 2026, driven by a sharp drop in local demand after new taxes were imposed
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