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Indian LNG imports up 7.6% in January
India’s liquefied natural gas imports rose to 3.05bn cubic metres (bcm) in January, marking a 7.6% increase year-on-year (y/y), according to provisional data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas’ Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell
Pakistan to auction 71 oil and gas exploration blocks
The Pakistani government has announced the auction of 71 oil and gas exploration blocks—40 offshore and 31 onshore
Shell caught in legal battle over Sarawak gas supply dispute
Shell Malaysia, a fixture in Sarawak for 115 years, is entangled in a dispute between Petronas and state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) over control of gas distribution in the state
Petronas opens bidding for offshore exploration blocks following expansion plans
Malaysia’s state-owned energy firm, Petronas, has launched a tender for five offshore exploration blocks in the Malay, Penyu and Sandakan Basins, citing their "diverse geological plays with significant resource potential"
Indonesia eyes 50% palm oil blend for biodiesel by 2026
Indonesia is exploring the introduction of a biodiesel blend containing 50% palm oil (B50) by 2026, alongside plans for a 3% palm-based jet fuel blend next year
INPEX plans 2027 FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project, expansion of Ichthys
Japan’s INPEX announced last week that it is preparing to take a final investment decision on the Abadi LNG project offshore Indonesia by 2027. The company is also planning to expand its Ichthys LNG project offshore Australia.
Brunei opens offshore licencing round to revitalise oil and gas exploration
Brunei Darussalam is offering two offshore blocks for competitive bidding in 2025
Pakistan cuts petrol prices
Trump gives green light to restart LNG export permit approvals
The US LNG exports sector received long-awaited good news with the approval on February 14 of the first LNG export permit granted by President Donald Trump since his return to the White House.
Istanbul-listed Petkim’s port unit obtains $140mn three-year loan from JPMorgan at SOFR+4.35%
Port operator Petlim, a unit of Turkish petrochemical producer Petkim (PETKM), has obtained a $140mn three-year loan from JPMorgan.
Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council seeks greater clarity on Petronas’ investment plans
The Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) has urged Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to provide more detailed information on capital expenditure, contract allocations and project timelines to better support service providers
Japan’s Inpex targets 2027 for final investment decision on Indonesian LNG project
Japan’s largest oil and gas explorer, Inpex Corp, plans to make a final investment decision (FID) on its Abadi liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Indonesia by 2027 as part of a broader strategy to expand LNG supply
SOCAR pens energy pact with India's MRPL, ONGC at India Energy Week
At India Energy Week 2025 last week, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding
Vietnam fuel prices edge higher
Vietnam raised domestic fuel prices on February 13, citing fluctuations in global markets driven by geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions.
ADNOC Gas pens LNG supply deal with Indian Oil Corp
ADNOC Gas has signed a 14-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with state-owned Indian Oil Corporation for the supply of up to 1.2mn tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Abu Dhabi-based company said in a press release
Pertamina's upstream unit discovers largest oil and gas reserves in 15 years
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), the upstream oil and gas subsidiary of state-owned PT Pertamina, discovered 652mn barrels of oil equivalent (MMBOE) in 2024, marking the largest reserve find in the past 15 years
AVEVA, HMEL to work on digital transformation in Indian refining, petchem sector
Industrial software firm AVEVA and HPCL Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), an Indian integrated refining and petrochemical company, have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance digital transformation in India's refining and petrochemical sector
India's ONGC signs multiple energy agreements
Indian state-owned energy firm Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed a number of deals in the renewables and oil and gas space, the company announced via separate press releases dated February 12.
Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia conduct joint oil spill response exercise
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has conducted a tabletop exercise (TTX) with Indonesia and Malaysia to enhance regional coordination and strengthen response capabilities for oil spills
Indian Gas Exchange, HPCL sign MoU to boost natural gas market in India
Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) and state-owned energy company Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing the natural gas market in India, IGX announced in a press release.
Brazil’s Petrobras eyes Indian deepwater oil blocks in global expansion push
Brazil's national oil company Petrobras is evaluating opportunities in India's deepwater and ultra-deepwater crude blocks as it seeks to diversify its reserves beyond its traditional pre-salt fields.
TotalEnergies strikes 10-year LNG deal with India's GSPC
France’s TotalEnergies has signed a 10-year sale and purchase agreement with India’s Gujarat State Petroleum to supply 400,000 tonnes of LNG per year.
Woodside CEO calls for more pragmatic Australian energy policy
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill has called for a more pragmatic discussion on Australia’s energy future, warning that policy uncertainty and regulatory hurdles are hampering investment in both gas and renewables.
Taiwan considers Alaskan LNG to avoid US tariffs
Taiwan could become a buyer of LNG from Alaska in an effort to prevent the US from levying tariffs on the East Asian country.
ADNOC signs 5-year LNG supply deal with Bharat Petroleum
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has agreed to a 5-year LNG supply deal with India’s Bharat Petroleum.
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