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Singapore advances LNG and green methane marine fuel strategy with new industry proposals
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has received 14 proposals from 18 companies under its recent call for expressions of interest to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations
Brazil plans extra offshore auction to boost revenue, Petrobras mulls Indian oil blocks
The Brazilian government is planning an extra auction this year of stakes in offshore oil areas to raise approximately BRL20bn ($3.4bn) in a "worst case" scenario, according to four sources familiar with the matter
Heads of leading international energy organisations to address at TEIF 2025 in Kuala Lumpur
Registration for in-person participation in TEIF 2025 closes on 15 April 2025.
Managing methane emissions in the Trump era: interview
Beyond an earnest desire to minimise the environmental impact of operations, it also pays for investors to take the issue seriously, Clayton Nash, the director of emissions solutions at Colorado-based Tegre, tells Newsbase.
Vietnam rebrands Petrovietnam to reflect expanding national energy role
Vietnam has officially renamed its national oil and gas group as the Vietnam National Industrial and Energy Group (Petrovietnam) in a move that signals an expanded mandate beyond fossil fuels and underscores its strategic role in the country's energy
Taiwan looks to cut US trade deficit with more LNG imports
As with most other US trading partners, Taiwan has been hit with an increase in tariffs by US President Donald Trump. To avoid those tariffs, Taiwan is proposing larger purchases of US LNG.
China increases Iranian oil imports to new high as sanctions threat looms
China’s imports of Iranian crude soared in March to a record high, with buyers stocking up on supplies amid mounting fears that the United States might impose further sanctions on the seaborne trade.
Vietnam revises power plan amid LNG delays, holds off major renewable expansion
Vietnam’s Industry and Trade has submitted proposed adjustments to its national power development plan, warning of delays in liquefied natural gas projects and postponing consideration of a major corporate proposal for expanded renewable energy.
Malaysian Sapura Resources sues former MD over alleged misconduct
Sapura Resources Bhd has launched legal proceedings against its former managing director Datuk Shahriman Shamsuddin, and three others, alleging breaches of fiduciary, statutory, and contractual duties, along with conspiracy to harm the company
Indonesia pushes for early final investment decision on Masela Block project
Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator, SKK Migas, is urging the acceleration of the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Masela Block development to mid-2026, one year ahead of the previously targeted 2027 timeline
India’s natural gas demand projected to surge nearly 60% by 2030
ndia’s natural gas demand is forecast to surge by nearly 60% by the end of this decade, driven primarily by expanding use of compressed natural gas (CNG) in vehicles and piped natural gas in households and industry
Indonesia to regulate illegal oil wells under Pertamina’s supervision amid investor concerns
Indonesia is taking a controversial step to regulate illegal oil and gas drilling by placing such operations under the supervision of state-owned energy giant PT Pertamina, according to a new policy being drafted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Perdana Petroleum lands multi-year offshore charter deal with Hess Malaysia
Perdana Petroleum Bhd has secured two new contracts for the charter of anchor handling tug and supply vessels, marking another operational win for the offshore supply vessel operator
Pakistan and Turkiye sign deal to jointly bid for offshore oil and gas blocks
Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a joint bidding agreement to take part in the country’s upcoming offshore oil and gas exploration round
Japan’s Inpex begins engineering work on Indonesia’s Abadi LNG project
Japan’s largest oil and gas developer Inpex has commenced the front-end engineering design process for the Abadi LNG project in Indonesia.
Chinese buyers resell US LNG cargoes amid tariff war
Chinese purchasers of LNG are reselling cargoes shipped from US LNG terminals as trade tensions escalate between Washington and Beijing.
Inpex advances search for CCS sites on West Australia's Bonaparte basin
Inpex is advancing its search for potential carbon capture and storage sites in the Bonaparte basin offshore Western Australia, as operator of a joint venture with TotalEnergies and Woodside Energy.
Buru, CEFA team up on small-scale LNG project in West Australia
Buru Energy has signed a strategic development agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Australia to advance the Rafael natural gas project in Western Australia’s Canning Basin.
Australian East Coast could face 9 PJ gas shortfall in Q3
Australia’s East Coast gas market could face a supply shortfall of up to 9 PJ in the third quarter of 2025 if all uncontracted gas is exported.
Asia’s thirst for LNG to drive global demand rise
Global LNG demand is set to soar over the next two decades, sparked by Asia’s growing appetite for the super-chilled fuel.
Australia’s Viva Energy enlists LNG consultant to advance Geelong terminal plans
Australia-based energy infrastructure firm Viva Energy has appointed LNG specialist firm Poten & Partners to assist in securing a floating storage and regasification unit for its proposed LNG import terminal at Geelong in Victoria.
Petronas reveals timeline for offshore Suriname drilling as FLNG development considered
Malaysian state-controlled energy company Petronas has disclosed extra information regarding its proposed three-well programme offshore Suriname, as it considers a potential integrated development using a floating liquefied natural gas solution
Gas supply becomes issue in Australian election
Australia will hold a federal election on May 3 in which the future of the country’s huge gas reserves and meeting domestic gas demand have become a contested issue.
China’s imports of Iranian crude surge in March despite US sanctions
China’s crude oil imports from Iran surged to a record 1.9mn barrels per day in March, according to data, with independent refineries, also known as teapots, driving the increase.
China’s fuel demand peaks as natural gas gains ground
Transport fuel demand in China is reaching its peak, as electric vehicles and trucks powered by LNG increasingly replace traditional petrol and diesel vehicles.
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