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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
Dutch firm completes largest rig-to-reef project in Malaysia
The Netherlands’ Marine Masters has concluded offshore decommissioning operations on the South Angsi Alpha platform, marking the largest rig-to-reef conversion ever undertaken in Malaysian waters
Dutch contractors score $1.4bn deal to build Taiwanese gas pipeline
A 50:50 consortium of Dutch maritime contractors Allseas and Boskalis has secured a major offshore contract from CPC Corporation in Taiwan to build the second Yongan-Tongxiao natural gas pipeline (YT2).
Malaysia's Sapura Energy rebrands after years of steep losses
Malaysian oil and gas services provider Sapura Energy has officially changed its name to Vantris Energy, as part of an ongoing corporate turnaround.
Australia's Narrabri coal-seam project faces decisive year
Santos is facing a decisive moment this year amid renewed momentum and controversy over its long-stalled Narrabri coal-seam gas development in northwest New South Wales.
India turns to Middle East for oil, with Iraq leading potential suppliers
India is exploring new oil import avenues to offset potential disruptions in Russian crude flows, with Middle Eastern producers—notably Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—emerging as key candidates to fill any supply gaps.
Petronas plans Brazil oil field exit
Malaysia’s Petronas is seeking to sell its 50% interest in Brazil’s Tartaruga Verde oil field, targeting proceeds of up to $1bn.
China pushes back against US tariff threat for buying Russian, Iranian oil
China has rejected calls from the US to cut its purchases of crude oil from Iran and Russia, affirming that energy security remains a matter of national interest and will not be shaped by foreign pressure.
Indian opposition blames government on Trump threats
Under President Donald Trump’s second term his administration has taken a much more hawkish stance that Indian purchases enable Russia to weather sanctions and indirectly fund its war effort
India’s Hindustan Petroleum inks 10-year LNG deal with ADNOC Gas
India’s state-run Hindustan Petroleum has agreed to a 10-year heads of agreement deal with the United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC Gas for the sale and delivery of 500,000 tonnes of LNG.
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