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Asian LNG prices head south as markets await any Trump–Putin talks fallout
Some suggested Moscow may seek to reopen discussions on Arctic LNG 2, its 19.8mn tonnes per annum project, which is currently constrained by US measures.
India's Reliance faces biggest setback as US secondary tariff threatens Russian oil trade gains
Reliance Industries risks losing a significant competitive advantage among global refiners if Washington implements a 25% secondary tariff on India from August 27
HPCL-Mittal Energy enters Indian fuel retail market
HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), one of India’s leading integrated energy companies, has entered the country’s rapidly expanding fuel retail sector with the launch of its first AI-enabled energy station in Sector 108, Noida
China ramps up LNG imports after several sluggish months
Chinese LNG imports have climbed over the past month amid dropping prices and efforts to refill stock levels, reversing a trend of several months of declining imports;
Federal government retains full ownership of Petronas while boosting state participation
The federal government of Malaysia will remain the sole owner of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), though measures have been introduced to increase state involvement through strategic collaboration platforms, joint project execution
Petronas targets 60% overseas share in upstream portfolio within a decade
Malaysia’s state energy giant Petronas plans to boost the share of its international upstream portfolio from the current 40–50% to 60% over the next ten years, while keeping Malaysia as a core investment base
Malaysian company Avangaad to sell offshore vessel for $10.5mn to strengthen asset portfolio
Avangaad Bhd (KL:AVANGAAD), previously known as EA Technique (M) Bhd, has agreed to sell its floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel, FOIS Nautica Tembikai, for $10.5mn (MYR44.5mn) in cash
Sanctions on Russia push India to send diesel to China for first time since 2021
India’s Nayara Energy, which has ties to Russia’s Rosneft, is shipping diesel to China for the first time in more than four years, as European Union sanctions disrupt its petroleum exports
India’s LNG terminal capacity stands at 52.7 mtpa
India’s eight operational liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals have a combined capacity of 52.7mn tonnes per annum (mtpa), with 13 LNG retail stations commissioned by state-owned oil and gas companies and another 16 operated by private entities
Asia drives global refining capacity growth
Global refining capacity is rising despite a decline in the number of refineries, with Asia and the Middle East leading growth through large, integrated projects.
Conrad sees progress at its two Indonesian PSCs
Indonesia-based Conrad Asia Energy has announced operational and resource updates for its two Indonesian production sharing contracts (PSCs) inthe Offshore North West Aceh (ONWA) and Offshore South West Aceh (OSWA) areas.
Chevron teams up with local partner to develop Thai block
US oil major Chevron has partnered with BCPR, an affiliate of Thailand’s Bangchak Group, to boost exploration and development activities at an offshore block in the Gulf of Thailand.
Santos sees $451mn victory in court battle with Fluors over Gladstone LNG work
Australian oil company Santos has won a long-running legal battle against Fluor Australia, a subsidiary of Texas-based engineering firm Fluor Corp., over work on its LNG project on Curtis Island.
Indonesian government identifies 33,000 community wells to boost energy access
The government has identified 33,000 community wells for its local energy access program, Deputy Energy Minister Yuliot Tanjung announced on August 8
India steps up hydrocarbon exploration in Andaman-Nicobar basin
The Indian government is intensifying efforts to explore and identify crude oil and hydrocarbon reserves in the Andaman-Nicobar (AN) basin to bolster long-term energy security and reduce import dependence
Pakistan strikes oil deal with US as Trump targets India
Announced in Washington by President Donald Trump, the deal includes US participation in developing Pakistan’s oil reserves and a significant cut in tariffs on Pakistani exports to America.
Chinese LNG shipbuilding could be boosted by new US rules
The rapid expansion of United States LNG exports, championed by the Trump administration, could be undermined by new trade rules from the same administration aimed at reviving domestic shipbuilding and countering China’s dominance in the sector.
Indian Gas Exchange gas trade volume rises in July 2025
The Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) reported a traded gas volume of 105 mmscm in July 2025, reflecting a growth of 3% month-on-month and 2% year-on-year, according to its latest press release.
Cheniere signs 21-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA
US LNG giant Cheniere Energy has signed a sales and purchase agreement with Japanese oil and gas trader JERA.
Mixed messages on Russian oil supply to India
India’s Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy is struggling to secure ships to transport fuel after being placed under European Union sanctions.
CPEC wins $2.52bn seawater pipeline contract in Iraq
China Petroleum Engineering Corporation's subsidiary has won a $2.52bn (RMB18.03bn) contract for a seawater pipeline project in Iraq's Basra province.
Pertamina EP probes Subang gas line blast, wows safety reforms after worker injuries
PT Pertamina EP, the upstream subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned energy giant, is investigating an early-morning explosion that struck its CO₂ removal gas line at the Subang Gathering Station in West Java on August 5
US doubles tariffs on India over Russian oil
The US has intensified trade pressure on India by announcing a sharp increase in tariffs on key exports, citing India's continued purchases of Russian oil
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