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Pertamina signs raft of African deals during Indonesian president's tour

Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina signed several agreements with African countries last week during a tour of the region by President Joko Widodo, who attended the BRICS summit in South Africa.

Indonesia to enhance gas supply to fulfil national and ASEAN demand

Indonesia, as part of ASEAN, is committed to enhancing gas supply to ensure both national gas demand and the supply to the ASEAN region are met, Warta Ekonomi reported.

BRICS MATERIALS: the flourishing intra-BRICS oil trade

The addition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iran to the BRICS+ at a summit on August 24 came as a surprise to many, but it has also significantly increased the body's clout in international oil markets.

AsianOil: Pakistan says gas pipe project with Iran still under discussion

US imposes sanctions on Myanmar Jet-Fuel Suppliers

China’s Risen Energy begins production of Hyper-ion HJT cells

Thailand’s PTT behind a $100mn oil depot in neighbouring Cambodia

Beijing’s ever-changing relationship with LNG still raises questions

Bangladesh planning major offshore bidding round in early 2024

Pakistan says gas pipe project with Iran still under discussion

Energy policy for Thailand: "reducing electricity and oil costs"

Washington pulls the strings on Korean deal to release frozen Iranian funds

Vietnam's Nghi Son refinery shuts down for major maintenance work

ADNOC inks 5-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JAPEX

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has reached agreement with Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JAPEX) to supply it with LNG on a five-year deal Reuters reported on August 17.

Key LNG supplier Australia braces for disruption as strikes loom at three plants

Major LNG exporter Australia could see disruption to its exports in the coming weeks as workers at three LNG facilities are considering industrial action Reuters reports.

AsianOil: Pakistan seeks unrealistic answer in TAPI to acute energy crisis

US offloading seized tanker holding Iranian oil despite Tehran’s threat

Boosting energy security: Thailand's pursuit of petroleum resources

The Ministry of Energy has put forth an ambitious plan aimed at enhancing energy security through the exploration and production of petroleum resources onshore.

Sri Lanka scraps landmark $3.85bn refinery project after construction fails to start

Jakarta’s goals of doubling gas output hurt by local delays, frustrated investors

CPC wraps up deal to purchase Dorado stake from Carnarvon after regulatory nod

Bangladesh okays private oil imports, marketing

The Bangladeshi government is taking steps towards allowing the private sector to import and refine crude oil and to market products through private networks. This will be a major policy shift, as the government currently operates a fuel monopoly.

Pakistan seeks unrealistic answer in TAPI to acute energy crisis

First proposed in the 1990s, TAPI would carry 33 bcm per year of gas for sale in primarily Pakistan and India. The section in Turkmenistan was reportedly completed some years ago, and the Afghan Taliban-led government approved construction in June.

UK's Harbour exits Vietnam in $84mn deal with local firm

UK energy group Harbour has agreed to sell its assets in Vietnam to a local buyer called Big Energy, for $84mn, in a deal that covers its 53.1% interest in the Chim Sao and Dua producing fields.

Thai oil major OR plans foreign expansion and moves into health and tourism sectors