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China set to lose world's largest LNG importer status to Japan as demand weakens

China is on course to lose its position as the world's largest LNG importer to Japan in 2026, as elevated international prices, stronger domestic gas production and expanding pipeline supplies undermine demand for seaborne imports.

Indonesia's gas security push threatens export ambitions

Indonesia is considering further restrictions on natural gas exports as it seeks to secure supplies for domestic power generation and industrial development.

Greater Sunrise faces new uncertainty as Timor-Leste searches for operator

Timor-Leste is seeking a new international operator for the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas development following Woodside Energy's decision to withdraw.

Abadi LNG secures domestic buyers but financing remains key obstacle

Indonesia's $21bn Abadi LNG development has secured new gas supply agreements with three domestic buyers, marking an important step towards commercialising the long-delayed project.

India's LNG import bill jumps 23% despite modest growth in volumes

India's LNG import bill rose by 23% year on year to $8.5bn during April–September 2026, as soaring international gas prices and disruptions to Middle Eastern supplies drove up costs despite only a modest increase in import volumes.

Eni starts Maha gas production offshore Indonesia, boosting supply to Bontang LNG

Italy's Eni has started natural gas production from the offshore Maha field in Indonesia's Kutei Basin, adding new supplies for domestic consumers and the Bontang LNG export complex as the country seeks to reverse declining gas output.

Origin's Australian LNG revenues surge 32% on higher prices

Bangladesh seeks more US LNG deals as Qatar supply crisis deepens

Bangladesh is negotiating additional long-term LNG supply agreements with US companies as it seeks to diversify imports and reduce its dependence on Middle Eastern suppliers following prolonged disruption to Qatari deliveries.

Russia claims US interested in using Novatek LNG technology in Alaska

Russia and the US are discussing the potential use of Russian LNG technology for a liquefaction project in Alaska, according to Kremlin deputy chief of staff Maxim Oreshkin.

Hungary turns to US as Russian gas dependence faces deadline

Budapest is seeking US support to diversify its energy supplies, but its heavy reliance on Russian gas, long-term contracts and infrastructure costs complicate the transition.

Naturgy sees scope to continue Yamal LNG purchases despite EU ban

Spain's Naturgy sees opportunities to continue purchasing Russian LNG from the Yamal LNG project after the EU's import ban takes effect on January 1 2027.

Angola gas exports plunge 48% in third quarter as crude receipts rise

Angola's natural gas exports plunged 48.1% quarter-on-quarter to 788,960 tonnes in the third quarter of 2026 following scheduled maintenance at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, while crude oil export earnings rose 31.8% year-on-year.

Uzbekistan’s natural gas output falls 16.4%, car production rises 9.2% in January–September

Indonesia accuses Singapore of reselling LNG cargoes

Indonesia's top energy official has accused Singapore of selling part of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) it buys from Indonesia on to other countries.

Colombia rations gas as Spec terminal repair cuts supply ahead of El Niño

Colombia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy declared scheduled natural gas rationing from October 27 after a fault in one of four regasification trains at the Spec LNG terminal in Cartagena, the only facility through which the country imports gas

Bolivia opens door to private gas imports as output more than halves in a decade

Bolivia has authorised public and private companies to import natural gas and liquefied natural gas, a policy reversal for a country that once supplied its neighbours and now needs foreign fuel to keep its industry and power plants running.

Philippines sets gas auction price cap above PHP10 per kWh

The Philippines' Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) expects the price ceiling for an upcoming auction of gas-fired power capacity to come in above PHP10 (about $0.17) per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

EU gas price breaks €100 per MWh for first time since 2022

European gas prices broke through €100 per MWh on October 28 for the first time in almost four years as fears of a winter shortage of Middle Eastern LNG deepened.

India’s BPCL plans additional $1.8bn investment in Mozambique LNG project

State-owned refiner targets up to $4.6bn total investment as construction advances and first LNG exports remain scheduled for 2029

Zimbabwe's Invictus completes Musuma-1 rig move ahead of November drilling

Australian explorer Invictus Energy targets 1.2 trillion cubic feet of prospective gas resources as final rig preparations continue in Cabora Bassa Basin

Kenya LNG power project cost estimates diverge as Treasury cites $300mn

Floating gas plant put at a fraction of the $2.9bn estimate for the 1,200MW Mombasa project, as questions remain over costs, design and financing

African Energy Week reports $17bn in commitments as energy projects seek financing

African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 concluded in Cape Town with more than $17bn in reported investment commitments, new licensing opportunities and a series of corporate agreements aimed at advancing oil, gas and power projects across the continent.

Indonesia's gas export cut to Singapore risks retaliation

Indonesia's move to reduce pipeline gas exports to Singapore and keep more supply at home could provoke Singaporean retaliation in investment and trade.

Indonesia tenders 60% of new oil, gas blocks

Indonesia has put 60% of 118 new oil and gas blocks out to tender, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said.

Colombia rations gas as Cartagena LNG terminal faces repairs

Colombia has introduced programmed natural gas rationing from October 27 after a technical problem at the SPEC LNG import terminal in Cartagena reduced available regasification capacity, with repairs expected to take seven to eight days