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Russian Arctic oil exports to China set to surge this month
Arctic oil is now offered at significant discounts compared to Brent crude, reversing the premiums that were previously associated with these grades.
Woodside, Uniper strike LNG supply deals
Australia’s Woodside Petroleum has entered into LNG sale and purchase agreements with Germany’s Uniper for the supply of up to 1mn tpy from Louisiana LNG, as well as up to 1mn tpy from its global portfolio.
South Korea ramps up LNG shipments by near fifth in March
South Korea, the world's third-largest LNG importer after Japan and China, increased imports of the super-chilled fuel by 18% year-on-year to 4.27mn tonnes in March.
Hibiscus Petroleum secures $100mn Islamic financing to bolster Brunei expansion
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd has secured a $100mn syndicated Islamic financing facility through its Brunei-based unit, Simpor Hibiscus Sdn Bhd, marking a strategic push to deepen its presence in the Sultanate’s energy sector
Indonesia plans $10bn boost in US energy imports amid tariff talks
Indonesia is preparing to ramp up imports of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States by approximately $10bn as part of efforts to ease trade tensions and counter proposed US tariffs
India considers scrapping import duties on US ethane and LPG to ease trade tensions
India is planning to scrap import duties on ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States as part of broader trade discussions with Washington
Modi lays foundation stone for BPCL's compressed biogas plant in Haryana
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 laid the foundation stone for a compressed biogas plant being developed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in Yamunanagar, Haryana, the state-owned energy company said
US imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery in blow to Iranian oil sales
The United States slapped sanctions on a second Chinese teapot refinery and a handful of foreign firms and oil tankers, in a series of efforts to disrupt Iranian oil exports and choke off Tehran’s vital revenue.
Yasref, Aramco, Sinopec sign agreement for petchem expansion
Saudi Aramco, Yasref and Sinopec have signed a Venture Framework Agreement (VFA) to prepare for the expansion of a petrochemical facility at the Yasref refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
British Columbia adjusts net-zero requirements for Canadian LNG projects
The British Columbian provincial government on Canada’s west coast has downgraded its net-zero requirements for planned LNG projects in the wake of mounting uncertainty surrounding hydroelectricity supplies.
Australia’s east coast gas shortage pushed back, LNG investment climate uncertain
East coast gas supply shortfalls have been delayed as coal extends its grip on electricity generation, but LNG exports remain strong and margins firm.
China questions feasibility of gas exports from Russia to China via Kazakhstan
Chinese Ambassador to the Russian Federation Zhang Hanhui has warned that the proposed route for Russian gas exports to China via Kazakhstan may be economically unfeasible, citing infrastructure constraints and high construction costs.
Pakistan weighs first-ever US crude imports to ease trade imbalance
Pakistan is considering sourcing crude oil from the United States for the first time, as part of efforts to reduce its trade imbalance with Washington
Indonesia to divert LNG cargoes for domestic use, optimise Natuna exports to Singapore
China to boost Russian LNG imports in 2025, ambassador confirms
China is poised to expand its intake of Russian liquefied natural gas in the coming year, according to its ambassador to Moscow, Zhang Hanhui.
Malaysian oil & gas company Keyfield buys cable-laying barge for $20.6mn
Malaysian oil and gas services provider Keyfield International Bhd is acquiring a 98-metre-long cable-laying barge for $20.55mn (MYR90.8mn) in cash, with plans to immediately lease it out under a one-plus-one year charter deal
ConocoPhillips cancels Salam-Patawali project amid strategic pivot to deepwater Malaysia
ConocoPhillips has officially scrapped its Salam-Patawali oil project offshore Malaysia, signalling a strategic reassessment that could shift the US energy giant’s focus toward deeper water ventures in the region
Vietnamese ministry warns of LNG delays, rejects new large-scale green projects as a result
Many LNG projects are significantly delayed and are now unlikely to become operational before 2030. Some long-approved schemes still lack selected investors and have yet to begin development the report added.
China starts to offload US LNG as trade rift deepens
Starting April 10, China has raised tariffs on American LNG even further—by an additional 34%—mirroring the latest escalation in US duties on Chinese goods.
Victoria's energy ministry seeks three-year extension of interim LNG storage arrangement
Victoria’s Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has submitted a rule change request to the AEMC, seeking a three-year extension of interim LNG storage arrangements in the declared wholesale gas market.
Cosmo starts up Japan's first large-scale SAF plant
Japanese energy group Cosmo Energy has commenced deliveries from the country’s first large-scale SAF production facility, located at its Sakai refinery.
3D Energi announces arrival of rig ahead of Otway drilling
3D Energi has announced the arrival of the semi-submersible drilling rig Transocean Equinox in the Otway basin, ahead of the start of its exploration drilling programme there.
Turkmenistan invites participants to an environmental dialogue: registration now open for the international scientific and practical conference TESC 2025
Registration is available via the official TESC 2025 website.
India’s average crude import price falls below $70 for first time since 2021
India’s average crude oil import price has dropped below $70 a barrel for the first time since August 2021, as benchmark Brent crude opened below $65 on April 15
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