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Sapura Resources averted default with $9.4mn injection, court hears in sibling dispute
The High Court heard on June 3 stated that Sapura Resources Bhd (SRB) narrowly avoided a payment default after Sapura Holdings Sdn Bhd injected MYR40mn ($9.4mn) into the company just one day before the due date
IGU on LNG risks and opportunities
Oil India begins gas production from Rajasthan’s Bakhritibba field
Oil India Limited (OIL), one of India’s leading state-run upstream oil and gas producers, has commenced gas production from the Bakhritibba Discovered Small Field (DSF) block in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district
Australia approves Woodside’s request to extend North West Shelf plant to 2070
Woodside Energy’s request for an extension until 2070 of the life of its North West Shelf LNG facility has been granted approval by the Australian government.
India’s Gail seeks to resell LNG cargoes amid cooler temperatures
India’s state-run gas company Gail is looking to offload contracted LNG cargoes as demand craters in the South Asian country.
Japan’s JERA expresses interest in Alaska LNG project
Japan’s largest oil and gas trader, JERA, has indicated it is interested in purchasing LNG from the proposed Alaska LNG project, as a delegation of top energy and government officials prepares to travel to the US for negotiations.
India's Torrent Power signs LNG deal with BP
Indian power utility Torrent Power has entered into a long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with BP Singapore, a subsidiary of global energy major BP, for the annual supply of up to 0.41mn tonnes of LNG
Thai firm teams up with Myanmar military junta on new offshore gas project
Thailand’s Gulf Petroleum Myanmar has entered into a fresh production-sharing agreement with Myanmar Oil and Natural Gas Enterprise, the state-run entity controlled by the country’s military junta.
Rough seas disrupt LNG operations off Bangladesh coast
Market observers note that Bangladesh’s offshore LNG infrastructure remains vulnerable during the annual monsoon. In 2024, one of the two FSRUs suffered damage during Cyclone Remal in late May, disrupting energy imports.
Saudi oil accounts for over a third of Japan’s crude imports in April
The figures show that Japan imported 27.10mn barrels of oil from Saudi Arabia out of a total 74.77mn barrels in April. The broader Arab region continues to dominate Japan’s energy supply.
Domestic regulated natural gas price in India drops to two-year low
India’s domestic natural gas price has dipped to a two-year low of $6.41 per million British thermal units (mmbtu) for June, marking a notable cost break for city gas operators and other consumers of regulated fuel
UAE tops Japan’s oil suppliers in April with 34mn barrels
The United Arab Emirates was Japan’s largest crude oil supplier in April 2025, delivering 34mn barrels, or 45.5% of Japan’s total oil imports that month.
Japanese shipping firm seeks government backing after EU sanctions LNG vessels
The European Council announced its 17th package of sanctions last week, aimed at tightening pressure on Moscow and addressing gaps in earlier measures.
JAPEX takes 50% stake in Indonesian gas project
Japex has acquired a 50% stake in an Indonesian gas asset with undeveloped fields and significant exploration potential
Australia's government outlines key gas priorities
Australia’s Minister for Resources, Madeleine King, has outlined the federal government’s priorities for the gas sector during a keynote address at the Australian Energy Producers conference in Brisbane.
Australia set to approve North West Shelf extension
Australia’s Federal Environment and Water Minister, Murray Watt, signalled his intention this week to approve the extension of Woodside Energy’s North West Shelf gas processing facility.
Pakistan launches e-licensing system to digitise oil and gas regulation
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has launched a new e-licensing system aimed at modernising and streamlining the licensing process for Pakistan’s oil and gas industry
Nearly 60 LNG vessels sitting idle as inefficient vessels head to scrapyard
The LNG sector is experiencing a significant uptick in vessels sent to scrapyards.
Excelerate Energy sets sights on Vietnam as LNG hub for Southeast Asia
The announcement follows a series of agreements signed earlier this year aimed at boosting Vietnam’s LNG capacity.
Fire devastates Vietnam’s first offshore oil platform during decommissioning
The incident, which occurred in the Gulf of Thailand some 200 km south of Ca Mau Cape, was reportedly brought under control within 30 minutes.
US invites Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to Alaska for energy talks amid trade tensions
Donald Trump has long urged allies including Japan and South Korea to increase purchases of American energy, frequently tying these demands to tariffs and broader trade discussions.
ONGC JV starts hydrocarbon production from PY-3 field offshore India after over a decade
A joint venture of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Hardy Exploration & Production (India) Inc., and Invenire Petrodyne Limited has successfully restarted production from the PY-3 field
Indonesia plans to cut fuel imports from Singapore, eyes Middle East and US alternatives
Indonesia is set to accelerate its efforts to reduce reliance on fuel imports from Singapore, with Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia indicating on May 26 that the transition could begin as early as June or July.
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