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Pakistan’s April imports jump 32% as petroleum purchases surge
Pakistan’s import bill climbed sharply in April 2026, driven largely by a steep increase in petroleum-related purchases, with total imports rising more than 32% from the previous month to $6.76bn.
Vietnam launches nationwide distribution of E10 biofuel in June
Vietnam will begin nationwide distribution of E10 biofuel from June 1 as part of its transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy use.
Petronas signs 20-year charter with MISC for five LNG carriers
Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), a subsidiary of Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas, has signed a massive 20-year time charter agreement with maritime logistics leader MISC Berhad for five newbuild 174,000 cubic metre liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers
Japanese giant Eneos acquires Chevron’s Southeast Asian assets for $2.2bn
Japanese energy giant Eneos Holdings(TYO: 5020) announces a $2.2bn acquisition of US major Chevron(CVX)’s downstream portfolio in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Bangladesh fuel import bill jumps by over $3.5bn due to West Asia tensions
Bangladesh’s fuel oil and gas import costs have surged by around BDT400bn ($3.6bn) due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, placing severe pressure on the country’s finances.
Vietnam refinery receives over 950,000 barrels of crude from the Republic of Congo
Vietnam’s Nghi Son refinery has imported more than 950,000 barrels of crude oil from the Republic of Congo as it seeks to strengthen fuel supplies and reduce reliance on traditional sources.
Indonesia launches $24bn Tuban energy megaproject
Indonesia’s energy landscape reaches a pivotal juncture with the official launch of the prequalification tender for the Grass Root Refinery (GRR) Tuban project
Indonesian companies Astrindo, Humpuss sign $1.5bn MoU
PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk(BIPI) has entered into a strategic partnership with PT Humpuss Maritim International Tbk(HUMI.JK) to explore five major energy and industrial projects across Indonesia
Pakistan imports 6mn barrels of US crude
Pakistan imported 6mn barrels of crude oil from the United States for the first time during the current fiscal year as Islamabad moves to deepen energy cooperation with Washington.
Myanmar pushes to revive declining Yadana gas production
Myanmar and Thailand’s PTTEP have discussed plans to increase production from the Yadana gas project as output from the field continues to decline.
Bangladesh’s rising fuel import dependence sparks warning over ‘energy trap’
Bangladesh’s growing reliance on imported fuel has pushed the country into an “energy trap,” exposing the economy to mounting global market risks and threatening medium-term growth prospects.
China ramps up oil, LNG imports in April
Shell designates $51mn for Philippine fuel supply terminals
Shell Pilipinas Corp. will allocate between PHP2bn ($34mn) and PHP3bn ($51mn) for capital expenditure in 2026, the company announced on May 12. The investment aims to secure the domestic fuel supply and upgrade national distribution networks.
India rejects sanctioned Russian LNG
India has turned down Russia’s proposal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) covered by US sanctions, even as disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East tighten fuel supplies.
Russia considers first fuel export shipment to Laos
Russia is considering its first shipment of petroleum products to Laos as Moscow seeks to strengthen its foothold in Southeast Asia’s growing energy market
India eyes hike in domestic fuel prices on May 15
India is reportedly considering raising domestic fuel prices before May 15 as state-owned oil marketing companies struggle with mounting losses caused by the surge in global crude oil prices following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Japan takes first Azeri oil cargo since start of US-Iran war
Japan is diversifying crude oil imports and deepening energy cooperation with Saudi Arabia as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz forces the country to reduce its overwhelming reliance on Middle Eastern supplies.
Conrad signs EPCI contract for Indonesia's Mako gas project
Empyrean Energy said on May 8 the Mako gas project offshore Indonesia had taken another step towards development after operator Conrad Asia Energy signed a binding subsea engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract.
Dolphin Drilling secures UK North Sea, India deals
Offshore rig contractor Dolphin Drilling has signed a contract with Harbour Energy for the semi-submersible drilling rig Paul B. Loyd Jr. in the UK sector of the North Sea, adding around $150mn to its firm backlog.
Australia's Annie field could flow first gas in 2028 after state approvals
Australian gas producer Amplitude Energy hopes to begin production from its newly approved Annie gas project in the offshore Otway Basin as early as 2028, adding fresh domestic supply to Australia’s increasingly tight east coast market.
Uncertainties and risks to Australia's east coast gas reservation scheme
Australia will force east coast LNG exporters to reserve 20% of supply for the domestic market from July 2027 in a major intervention aimed at preventing gas shortages and lowering prices.
Eni reports "exceptional" well test at giant Indonesian find
Eni’s strong test results at the Geliga-1 discovery offshore Indonesia support plans to accelerate development of a third deepwater gas hub in the Kutei Basin.
CNOOC views Guyana as key asset for company growth
CNOOC Vice President Keith Henderson stated that Guyana's offshore oil developments now rank among the Chinese energy company's top-performing assets globally.
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