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Oil, gas industry faces "tougher strategic balancing act" in 2026: WoodMac
Wood Mackenzie expects the strategic pressure on companies to intensify in 2026, warning that the industry faces “an even tougher strategic balancing act" in 2026.
Egypt signs two agreements to supply Syria with gas and petroleum products
Egypt has signed two agreements with Syria to supply natural gas for electricity generation and to meet the country’s needs for petroleum products
Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could impose additional tariffs on Indian exports if New Delhi does not stop buying Russian oil, adding fresh uncertainty to ongoing efforts to conclude a bilateral trade agreement
Indian shares edge lower as investors weigh global cues
No significant effect could be observed on Indian equities despite a heavyweight oil refiner Reliance Industries (NSE:RELIANCE) listed on them having a lot of exposure to Venezuela’s crude oil trade
Geopolitical volatility triggers OPEC+ retreat to market neutrality
The leading factions of the OPEC+ alliance have opted to maintain current crude production ceilings
Indian Oil Corp turns to Colombian crude as Russia supplies tighten
Indian Oil Corp has purchased its first cargo of Colombian crude under an optional supply agreement with state-controlled producer Ecopetrol, as India’s largest refiner moves to diversify feedstock away from Russian oil
Taiwan announces reduction in domestic fuel costs
Venezuela crisis draws India’s concern after US military action
New Delhi called on all parties to resolve differences through dialogue to preserve peace and stability in the region.
Vietnam plans at least 20 new LNG-fired power plants by mid 2030s
The development of LNG-fired capacity sits within a broader revision of the nation’s Power Development Plan, known as PDP8.
China’s increasing influence over oil prices
China has long been treated as a passive price taker in global oil markets, with conventional wisdom holding that producers, led by OPEC and its allies, set prices by adjusting output.
China takes over 20 sanctioned Russian LNG shipments despite Western curbs
China received 22 shipments of LNG in 2025 from two Russian export projects subject to US and European Union sanctions, highlighting Beijing’s continued engagement with Moscow’s energy sector.
India scales up clean energy push with 132 compressed biogas plants, expands upstream reforms
India has commissioned 132 compressed biogas plants with a combined production capacity of 920 tonnes per day, marking steady progress in building a cleaner and more decentralised renewable energy ecosystem
Myanmar eyes expanded gas production with Chinese support
Talks highlighted opportunities for increased Chinese investment and technical support in Myanmar’s energy sector.
Mongolia’s first oil refinery 50% complete, construction schedule accelerated
The project to build Mongolia its first oil refinery under an intergovernmental agreement with New Delhi is 50% complete.
US exports record 111mn tonnes of LNG in 2025
US shipped nearly 20mn more tonnes of LNG than its closest rival Qatar.
China-Iran trade plunges 24% as sanctions bite and Beijing shifts oil suppliers
China-Iran trade plunges 24% to $9.09bn in first 11 months of 2025 as Beijing shifts to Russian crude whilst banking constraints and US sanctions pressure weaken bilateral commerce despite strategic cooperation claims.
India's LNG imports up 5% in November
India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose in November 2025, reaching 2.85bn cubic metres (bcm), up 4.9% year-on-year
Pakistan textile mills seek winter waiver on gas levy amid power reliability risks
Pakistan’s textile manufacturing sector has formally sought a temporary waiver on gas levies for captive power generation as it braces for acute winter-related energy disruptions that threaten production schedules and export commitments
Russia and Pakistan explore oil-sector pact
Russia and Pakistan are in talks on a potential agreement in the oil sector, with discussions under way between the energy ministries of both countries on cooperation in exploration, production and refining
Thai officials reject claims of oil exports to Cambodia
Thailand blocks fuel supplies to Laos
Thailand has halted fuel shipments passing through a key border checkpoint with Laos after intelligence suggested the supplies were being diverted to Cambodia.
APPEC warns of growing gas market volatility
Industry leaders attending the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) in Singapore this week emphasised the growing volatility of gas markets.
Asian LNG spot prices sink to two-year low
Power of Siberia 2 faces uphill struggles
Plans for a second major gas pipeline linking Russia and China remain subject to prolonged negotiations and technical challenges.
TotalEnergies sheds stake in offshore Malaysian gas block
France’s TotalEnergies has agreed to sell part of its interest in a Malaysian offshore gas block to Thailand’s PTTEP.
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