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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan discuss Tuti Maidan gas block delays
Afghan and Uzbek officials have met in Tashkent to discuss technical and financial problems holding up implementation of the Tuti Maidan gas block contract.
South Korea's energy crisis strategy response
South Korea plans to cut Middle Eastern crude dependence to 50% by 2035 after the Hormuz crisis exposed the risks of concentrated supply.
OPEC, India reaffirm energy cooperation at seventh high-level dialogue
Prolonged oil prices above $100 could push India inflation towards 6%
Sustained crude oil prices above $100 a barrel could push India’s retail inflation towards 6% by the next quarter and increase pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to tighten monetary policy.
Indonesian PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk raises 2026 oil and gas capex to $475mn
Strengthening upstream production and power capacity across Southeast Asia, energy conglomerate PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (IDX: MEDC) has increased its 2026 capital expenditure (CapEx) guidance for the oil and gas segment to $450mn-$475mn
Turkmenistan targets 2027 for TAPI gas flows to Afghanistan
The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline ranks among the largest gas transmission projects in the region. It is designed to carry Turkmen gas across Afghanistan to Pakistan and on to India.
Petro Matad CEO says PetroChina instruction to freeze Mongolian oil deliveries “beggars belief”
AIM-quoted Mongolian oil company Petro Matad (LON: MATD) said on September 22 that in the latest development in a “long-running saga” it has received an instruction from PetroChina (SHA: 601857) to freeze delivery of Block XX production.
South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries scores approval for LNG bunkering vessel design
The design removes conventional bridge wings to prevent interference with cruise-ship lifeboats during ship-to-ship bunkering.
South Korea's Hanwha Power secures AiP for LNG bunkering vessel design
South Korea’s Hanwha Power has secured approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping for the concept design of a 22,000-cubic-metre LNG bunkering vessel.
India's BPCL signs LNG framework deal with Eni
The agreement does not itself commit the parties to specific LNG purchases.
Russia becomes China's second biggest LNG supplier
Russia became China’s second-largest LNG supplier in August as shipments surged, even as China’s overall LNG imports continued to fall.
Indonesia faces US tariff exposure following 770,000-barrel Russian ESPO crude import
Facing international trade exposure and secondary tariff risks, Indonesia has come under scrutiny from US regulators following the import of approximately 770,000 barrels of Russian crude oil valued at $75mn
Bangladesh fuel price hike to increase inflationary pressure across economy
Bangladesh’s latest fuel price increase is expected to raise transportation, agricultural and industrial costs, adding to inflationary pressures and placing a heavier burden on low- and lower-middle-income households.
Uganda’s nearly built $5.6bn EACOP will open a route to oil markets, but a wider East African payoff remains uncertain
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is nearing completion, opening a Ugandan crude-export route through Tanzania. But questions remain over financing, fuel security and wider economic gains.
Indonesia’s Pertamina eyes Nigeria’s 2026 oil licensing round as investment talks open
Pertamina is seeking producing and near-production oil assets abroad, VP for upstream business development Toriq Abdat said following talks with Nigeria’s upstream regulator.
Indonesia awards Natuna D-Alpha gas block to Arsari Group subsidiary
Unlocking one of Southeast Asia's largest undeveloped natural gas fields, Arsari Group subsidiary PT Nations Petroleum has won the direct bidding auction for the offshore Natuna D-Alpha oil and gas working area
Bangladesh gas crisis deepens as LNG dependence strains energy sector
Chevron signs $2.17bn agreement with Eneos for 50% Singapore refining company stake
US energy company Chevron Corporation has formally agreed to sell its 50% stake in Singapore Refining Company (SRC) alongside regional downstream assets to Japan's top refiner, Eneos Holdings, for $2.17bn
Hungary could replace Russian gas with Romanian supply and LNG, minister says
Hungary could secure its natural gas supply from alternative sources if the European Union phases out Russian gas imports in 2027, Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany said in an interview
Osaka Gas buys stake in Australia’s Browse
Japanese energy firm Osaka Gas has purchased a 5% interest in the Browse gas project from the UK’s BP.
US and China open talks on scrapping tariffs on US LNG
China could eliminate its 15% tariff on American LNG as part of a larger package of energy and agriculture deals.
Petronas in talks to supply LNG to Philippines
Malaysian state energy company Petronas is in direct talks with Philippine buyers over LNG supplies.
Taiwan's CPC freezes fuel prices despite rising crude costs
The freeze leaves Taiwanese motorists insulated from a sharp run-up in international oil prices triggered by attacks on Saudi Arabian pipelines, with the refiner shouldering losses that have mounted since fighting in the Middle East began.
Singapore's Delixy plans up to 48% stake in Kazakhstan oil and gas project
Singapore-based oil products trader Delixy Holdings plans to acquire or merge into up to 48% of Tarbagatay Munay, the Kazakhstan operator of the Sarybulak oil and gas field in East Kazakhstan, under a non-binding letter of intent.
Indonesia deepens Africa energy push with Nigeria and Angola talks to secure crude supplies
PT Pertamina (Persero) of Indonesia is pursuing direct crude supplies and energy investments in Nigeria and Angola as it explores upstream assets, refinery participation and a wider African expansion.
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