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Timor-Leste approves environmental plan for Finder Energy oil project
Finder Energy Holdings (ASX: FDR) has won approval from Timor-Leste's petroleum regulator for the environmental impact statement covering its Kuda Tasi and Jahal (KTJ) oil development in the Timor Sea.
Indonesia coal-to-petrol plans stall on high investment costs
Indonesia has the technology to turn coal into petrol but the cost of building and running such plants remains the main obstacle to attracting private investors, the Indonesian Mining Professionals Association (Perhapi) said.
India's Russian crude imports fall to five-month low
India's imports of Russian crude dropped to about 1.75mn barrels a day in September, the lowest level since April.
Vietnam’s BSR signs ExxonMobil crude framework deal for Dung Quat
Vietnam's Petrovietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corporation has signed a framework agreement with ExxonMobil for crude supplies to the Dung Quat refinery, expanding its pool of international suppliers as it seeks greater flexibility over feedstock.
Japan's INPEX raises stake in Australia's Ichthys LNG project
Japan's INPEX has agreed to acquire JERA's 0.735% interest in Australia's Ichthys LNG project, increasing its controlling stake in one of Asia-Pacific's largest LNG developments to 68.6%.
Indian Oil buys 2mn barrels of Iraqi crude at $28 discount
Indian Oil Corporation, India’s largest refiner, has bought 2mn barrels of Iraqi Basra Medium and Basra Heavy crude at a discount of about $28 a barrel to the October Dubai benchmark.
Bangladesh container depots hike fees after diesel price rise
Private inland container depots in Bangladesh have imposed surcharges of up to 9.85% on six fuel-dependent services after the government raised the diesel price by BDT20 ($0.16) a litre.
South Korea's HD Hyundai Samho builds first three-tank LNG carrier
HD Hyundai Samho (KRX: 267250) is building South Korea's first large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier with only three cargo tanks, a design intended to cut construction costs and widen the country's technological lead over Chinese rivals.
Gas-tastrophe! Global energy chiefs drill for more while their own seeps away
The global gas industry is spending billions of dollars drilling new fields, constructing LNG terminals and securing supply routes while allowing huge quantities of the commodity it already produces to leak, vent or burn into the atmosphere.
Vietnam’s BSR expands crude supply options with ExxonMobil
Vietnam’s BSR has signed a framework agreement with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to explore crude oil supplies for the Dung Quat Refinery.
Southeast Asia ramps up LNG import capacity
Southeast Asia is leaning into LNG use despite the risk of external shocks a new report revealed.
South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries and GasEntec ink MoU to develop small-scale LNG
South Korean shipbuilder and maritime engineering firm Samsung Heavy Industries and South Korean engineering firm GasEntec have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for GasEntec to license SHI’s Samsung Enhanced Nitrogen Split Expansion.
Mexico discusses supplying Indonesia with LNG
Mexico’s energy minister Luz Elana Gonzalez Escobar held talks with Indonesian officials about supplying the Southeast Asian country with LNG.
MPs to grill Iran oil minister over cancelled China refinery deals
An Iranian lawmaker said parliament has put forward a plan to question Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad over the cancellation of oil sales contracts with seven Chinese refineries, warning the move could affect ties with Beijing.
Petronas LNG takes delivery of new Chinese-built carrier to support global supply fleet
Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s state energy group Petronas, has expanded its shipping fleet following the delivery of a newly constructed liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Fugro wins major Australian subsea integrity contract
Dutch offshore services group Fugro has secured a major marine asset integrity contract in Australia covering the replacement, inspection and surveying of subsea infrastructure.
Australia steps in to maintain abandoned Cliff Head oil platform
Australia’s federal government has authorised public funding to keep the mothballed Cliff Head oil platform offshore Western Australia safe following the collapse of the companies responsible for the asset.
Vermilion cleared for new Wandoo drilling offshore Australia
Canada’s Vermilion Energy has secured Australian regulatory approval for new exploration and development drilling at the Wandoo oil field offshore Western Australia.
New Zealand pushes LNG terminal decision beyond November election
New Zealand has pushed a decision on its proposed LNG import terminal beyond the November 7 general election, delaying a project intended to provide back-up gas supply as domestic production declines.
India's ONGC strikes gas in deepwater Mahanadi basin
India's state-controlled Oil and Natural Gas Corp. has made a natural gas discovery in the deepwater Mahanadi Offshore Basin off the country's east coast, strengthening prospects for a wider development of resources in the frontier area.
Indonesia awards six upstream blocks, puts another eight on offer
Indonesia has awarded six upstream oil and gas blocks carrying more than $141mn in firm investment commitments and simultaneously launched a new licensing round offering another eight areas.
Indian Oil approves $256mn Kochi-Thoothukudi gas pipeline
India’s state-owned Indian Oil Corp. has approved an investment of INR24.49bn to build a 425-km natural gas pipeline linking Kochi in Kerala with Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, expanding gas infrastructure across southern India.
Prime Natuna finds gas in four zones at Bekantan-1 off Indonesia
Indonesia’s Prime Natuna EP has encountered gas in four reservoir zones at the Bekantan-1 exploration well in Natuna Sea Block A, with initial deliverability estimated at around 12mn cubic feet per day.
Canada focuses on boosting energy trade beyond North America
Canadian energy exports are increasingly heading across the Pacific, but the US is still a major customer despite shifting trade patterns
Kyrgyzstan discusses oil refinery, pipeline and border storage facilities with China
Kyrgyzstan is reportedly discussing with China the possibility of building oil storage facilities along the countries' shared border.
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