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US controls Venezuelan oil pricing to China after Maduro's removal
The United States is permitting China to purchase Venezuelan petroleum but insists on higher prices than Beijing paid under former president Nicolás Maduro's administration, a US official stated on January 22, the South China Morning Post reported.
SOCAR to finalise Pakistan energy investment next month after Davos talks
Azerbaijan’s state energy company SOCAR is expected to finalise an investment in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector next month following high-level engagements held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos
Cambodia’s spending on imported fuel down 9.6% in 2025
Cambodia spent a total of $2.43bn on diesel, gasoline, and combustion gas imports in 2025, marking a 9.6% decrease compared with the previous year
Mitsubishi to enter US' Haynesville shale with Aethon acquisition
Mitsubishi is buying US shale gas assets from Aethon Energy Management for $5.2bn
Chevron set to finalise sale of Singapore refining and fuel assets in early 2026
Chevron plans to complete the sale of its oil refining and downstream assets in Singapore in the first quarter of the year, following final-stage negotiations with Japan’s Eneos and global commodities trader Glencore
India's Reliance to resume sanctions-compliant Russian crude imports in February and March
India’s Reliance Industries(NSE: RELIANCE), operator of the world’s largest refining complex, is set to resume imports of sanctions-compliant Russian crude in February and March following a one-month hiatus
Chinese refineries face end of ultra-cheap Venezuelan crude era
Istanbul-listed Aygaz to acquire LPG vessel from Korea’s Hyundai Samho for $119mn
Turkey’s Aygaz (AYGAZ) has signed a shipbuilding contract with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Samho for the construction of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transportation vessel, Aygaz said on January 15.
Murphy Oil may have made Southeast Asia's largest oil discovery in two decades: WoodMac
Murphy Oil confirmed a major oil discovery offshore Vietnam earlier this month, with appraisal results indicating that the Hai Su Vang find could rank as the largest oil discovery in Southeast Asia in the past two decades.
India, UAE strike LNG deal
India and the UAE have agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade to $200bn by 2032, as New Delhi steps up efforts to diversify its economic partnerships amid pressure on exports to the US.
Australia's Roma North gas pipeline gets transmission classification
Australia’s federal energy regulator has issued a draft decision proposing to classify the Roma North Gas Pipeline as a transmission pipeline.
Philippines reports first gas discovery in over a decade
The Philippines has announced its first gas discovery in more than a decade near the Malampaya field, offering a potential boost to energy security as domestic supply tightens and LNG imports rise.
3D Energy strikes gas in Australia's offshore Otway basin
Australia-focused explorer 3D Energy has discovered gas at its Charlemont-1 exploration well in the offshore Otway Basin.
Reservoir link wins multi-year service contracts from Roc Oil Sarawak
Reservoir Link Energy Bhd has secured a series of work orders from Roc Oil (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd covering the period from 2025 to 2029
Iraq's Basra crude prices rise in line with global oil gains
Prices for Iraq’s Basra crude grades rose, tracking gains in global oil markets as stronger-than-expected economic data from China lifted optimism about demand.
Taiwan refiners announce weekly increase for petrol and diesel
Taiwan’s primary fuel suppliers announced on January 19 that petrol and diesel costs will increase this week, reversing last week's modest reduction of TWD0.2 per litre.
Taiwan refiners announce weekly increase for petrol and diesel
Taiwan’s primary fuel suppliers announced on January 19 that petrol and diesel costs will increase this week, reversing last week's modest reduction of TWD0.2 per litre.
Mongolia eyes Chinese fuel imports to overcome Russian dependency
Mongolia and China have agreed to step up cooperation on increasing imports of petroleum products, as Ulaanbaatar seeks to diversify supplies that are currently overwhelmingly sourced from Russia.
Vietnam brings first LNG power plant online as gas takes a larger role in energy mix
Vietnam has commissioned its first commercial power plant fuelled by imported LNG, a step that signals a structural shift in the country’s electricity system.
Singapore port expands push for cleaner marine fuels with new LNG supplier licences
Singapore is stepping up efforts to cement its position as a global hub for lower-emissions marine fuels by opening applications for new licences to supply LNG gas at the Port of Singapore.
Woodside deepens ties with Japan through winter LNG supply pact
Woodside Energy has strengthened its commercial relationship with Japan’s largest power generator by securing a five-year agreement to supply LNG during the country’s peak winter demand period.
Qatar set for progress on Al-Shaheen following delivery from China
A Chinese fabrication yard has successfully completed the load-out of critical offshore infrastructure for Qatar’s Al-Shaheen oilfield.
India’s Russian oil imports slide to two-year low as OPEC share rises
India’s imports of Russian crude fell to their lowest level in nearly two years in December, as tighter Western sanctions disrupted flows and prompted refiners to source more oil from alternative suppliers, pushing OPEC’s share of imports
India’s oil firms strike onshore crude in Abu Dhabi
India’s state-run oil companies have recorded a new overseas upstream milestone with an onshore oil discovery in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the country’s push to strengthen energy security through international exploration
Egypt and Oman explore deeper energy and mining cooperation
Egypt and Oman are moving to deepen cooperation in oil, gas and mining
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