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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.
BP signs 10-year LNG deal with China’s Zhejiang Energy
British supermajor BP has agreed to a 10-year LNG sales and purchase agreement with Zhejiang Energy.
POSCO unveils first LNG carrier in South Korea
POSCO Group, a major South Korean steel manufacturer, has taken a significant step into the energy sector with the launch of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.
BLOG: Efforts to tackle methane emissions continue, despite Trump’s regulatory rollback
Momentum behind improved methane monitoring, quantification and mitigation continues to build in the US – even without the same regulatory pressure.
Russia's Amur region to ship 500,000 tpy of LNG to China
Russia’s Amur region intends to export up to 500,000 tonnes per year of LNG to China via road transport, the region’s governor Vasily Orlov said during the AmurExpo-2025 economic forum on May 25.
China launches first offshore carbon capture project to support emissions goals
China National Offshore Oil Corporation has commenced operations at the country’s first offshore carbon capture and storage facility, located in the Pearl River Mouth Basin.
Indonesia touts 60 new oil & gas blocks as SKK Migas pushes for investment surge
Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator, SKK Migas, has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering energy security and investor confidence, announcing plans to offer 60 new oil and gas working areas over the next two years
China’s Guangdong Pearl River strikes LNG deal with ConocoPhillips
China’s Guangdong Pearl River Investment Management Group has signed a 15-year LNG sale and purchase agreement with ConocoPhillips, with supply thought likely to be coming from the US.
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