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Gunvor bids low in Pakistani LNG tender
Gunvor has reportedly emerged as the lowest bidder for most of the cargoes in Pakistan’s recent spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply tender.
China, Russia mull new gas pipeline
CNPC subsidiary reportedly suspends work on Sinovensa expansion project
Venezuela’s plans for expanding the production capacity of Sinovensa, a joint venture between the national oil company (NOC) PdVSA and China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), may be suffering a setback.
Sakhalin-1 partners take decision on LNG plant
Phoenix says talks with CNOOC on LNG JV ongoing
The Philippines’ Phoenix Petroleum, which is headed by businessman Dennis Uy, has denied reports that China National Offshore Oil Corp. may pull back from the two companies’ planned LNG joint venture.
PNG finally backs Papua LNG deal
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) government has said it will honour the terms of the Papua LNG gas agreement, after months of mixed messaging that had left the project’s future in doubt.
China calls for greater domestic gas production
The Chinese government has released a new report calling for a ramp-up in natural gas production in order to boost national energy security.
ConocoPhillips signs new PSC for East Timor gas field
US super-major ConocoPhillips has signed a new production-sharing contract (PSC) for East Timor’s Bayu Undan natural gas field.
PTT seeks Middle Eastern partners
Thailand’s state-run PTT is in talks with Middle Eastern oil and gas producers to help meet the Southeast Asian country’s growing energy demand, company CEO Chansin Treenuchagron has said.
JGC wins EPC contract for Philippine LNG project
Philippine power utility First Gen has awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Batangas liquefied natural gas (LNG) project to Japanese engineering outfit JGC.
PetroChina profits climb on stronger sales
State-run PetroChina has recorded a 3.6% year-on-year increase in its first-half net profit to CNY28.42bn ($3.96bn) on the back of stronger oil and gas sales.
India mulls loan for northeastern pipeline project
The Indian government is reportedly considering an INR54bn ($748mn) loan to fund a new natural gas pipeline that will connect several major cities in the country’s north-east.
OVL seeks extension to block offshore Vietnam
India’s state-run ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) has reportedly sought a two-year extension to a block offshore Vietnam, which lies partly in waters claimed by China.
OGNC plans OALP development spending
India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) has reportedly drawn up a four-year, $400mn development plan for blocks won in the country’s first three Open Acreage Licence Programme (OALP) bid rounds.
ATO demands $509mn from Shell
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has demanded that Royal Dutch Shell pay a A$755mn ($509.3mn) bill for unpaid taxes on its stake in the Browse natural gas project offshore Western Australia.
Pakistani upstream boosted by new onshore discoveries
Testing of two new discoveries at one of Pakistan’s most prolific blocks has provided a much-needed boost to the country’s beleaguered upstream.
Sinopec’s H1 profit falls 25%
China’s state-run Sinopec Corp., Asia’s largest refiner, saw its first-half net profit shrink 24.7% year on year to CNY31.34bn yuan ($4.38bn) on the back of heightened domestic competition.
Eni wins exploration block offshore Indonesia
A consortium led by Italian major Eni has won an offshore exploration block in Indonesia’s second bid round of conventional fields for 2019.
India launches block offer as output declines
The Indian government has offered seven new exploration acreages under the fourth Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) bid round as it strives to boost a steady decline in national oil and gas production.
BCPL to invest in Indian FSRU
India’s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has unveiled plans to build an offshore LNG import terminal at Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
ONGC plans Gujarat drilling campaign
India’s state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) intends to drill 46 exploration wells in 12 onshore blocks in Gujarat State.
India expands gas infrastructure, mulls LNG price review
India’s efforts to spur consumption of natural gas is helping to attract billions in investment, but a growing reliance on foreign supplies is driving the government to review its long-term import contracts.
Pertamina doubles H1 profit
Indonesia’s state-owned Pertamina saw its first-half net profit soar 112% year on year to US$660mn on the back of lower oil prices and reduced crude imports, finance director Pahala Mansury told reporters on August 26.
Shell exits Indian gas distributor MGL
Royal Dutch Shell sold its remaining stake in Indian city gas distribution (CGD) company Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) via a block deal on August 20.
Indian power producers favour coal over gas
India has touted natural gas and renewable energy as the answer to mounting urban air pollution, but structural inefficiencies within the power sector should help coal keep its pole position.
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