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Chinese consortium launches 400 MW Laos solar project
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.
Jurong Island’s output cut triggers $1.64 petrol spike in Australia
Singapore’s reclaimed oil refining region, the 32-square-kilometre Jurong Island, has become the primary driver of record-high petrol prices in Australia as Middle East supply shocks ripple through the Asia-Pacific energy corridor.
Taiwan aviation fuel fees jump 157% as crude climbs
A massive spike in international and domestic flight costs is imminent as aviation authorities respond to the escalating global energy crisis.
Sri Lanka lines up Russian fuel imports
Sri Lanka has finalised arrangements to import fuel from Russia, as authorities work to stabilise supplies amid elevated global energy prices.
Pakistan, France discuss energy security, mining cooperation
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.
Rising fuel costs threaten Cambodia’s 2026 tourism recovery
Rising fuel costs and Middle East tensions cast uncertainty over Cambodia’s tourism recovery, though officials remain cautiously optimistic.
Myanmar shuts fuel stations over QR rule breaches
Myanmar has temporarily closed 17 fuel stations and warned dozens more for failing to follow mandatory QR code procedures
Vietnam increases imports and refining to ensure supply
Two of Vietnam’s largest refineries say domestic fuel supplies remain secure despite global market uncertainty and Middle East tensions.
Japan’s LNG diversification will not shield it against global price spikes
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
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is pivoting from building the country’s biggest LNG-fired power plant to a renewable energy project.
Indian jet fuel prices rise by over 100%
Aviation turbine fuel prices in India have surged past INR207,000 ($2,209) per kilolitre for the first time, marking a record high.
Philippines' GSIS freezes loans as fuel costs soar
The Philippines' Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced a 90-day moratorium on loan repayments for state employees on April 1 to counteract the impact of rising oil prices.
Philippines, Iran talk to secure oil ship passage
The Philippines is moving to secure the safe passage of its oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which has fallen under Tehran's effective control, as the government scrambles to protect energy security amidst Middle Eastern instability.
South Korea swaps crude to diversify oil imports
South Korea has introduced its inaugural strategic oil swap mechanism to allow local refiners to borrow state crude reserves to mitigate supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Korean Air enters emergency mode as fuel costs soar
Korean Air transitioned into emergency management to mitigate the impact of rocketing jet fuel prices as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran rattles the global economy.
Ex-Shell leader gets 21 years for $100mn fuel heist in Singapore
A former assistant production team leader at Shell was sentenced to 21 years’ jail on March 30 for his role in a long-running conspiracy to syphon $100mn worth of marine gas oil from the Pulau Bukom facility
Pakistan nears launch of methane-to-LNG project at Sachal gas complex
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.
Middle East tensions push up Cambodia airline costs
Airlines operating in Cambodia have raised ticket prices due to the global fuel crisis, driven by Middle East tensions, which continues to disrupt aviation costs
Diesel and LPG supplies under pressure nationwide in Cambodia
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
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.
Guyana to play pivotal role in lifting Chinese CNOOC's reserve levels
Chinese national oil company CNOOC has outlined its oil production and reserves targets for 2026, with its Guyana operations positioned as a critical driver of growth as the company seeks to expand output and replace reserves.
India in talks to widen gas supply network to Angola amid tight Middle East deliveries
Four Indian state-owned companies are negotiating to source gas from Angola as the Asian giant seeks alternative sources because of constrained supplies from the Middle East.
Cyclone shuts down Australian LNG plants further squeezing supply
Around 8% of the world’s LNG supply was disrupted by cyclone Narelle off the western coast of Australia.
INPEX to prioritise Kazakh and Azerbaijani oil for Japan amid supply concerns
Japan’s INPEX reportedly plans to prioritise crude oil supplies from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan for Japanese buyers as concerns grow over disruptions to oil shipments coming out of the conflict-torn Middle East.
Two Australian states make public transport free amid Middle East conflict
The state governments of Victoria and Tasmania will offer free public transport to incentivise commuters to ditch their cars as the conflict in the Middle East drives Australian fuel prices to record highs.
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