Asia/Pacific
U.S. Dominates Global Natural Gas Production and LNG Exports
The U.S. has reinforced its position as the leading global producer of natural gas and LNG exporter, with notable increases in LNG supply and significant reductions in European and Russian gas imports.
Oil Prices Rebound After Hamas Leader's Death, Gains Capped by China Concerns
Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Wednesday, rebounding from seven-week lows after the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East and a sharp drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles.
India's HPCL Seeks LNG Deals, Eyes December Start for New Terminal
India's Hindustan Petroleum is scouting for LNG import deals as it expects to start its 5 million ton per year LNG terminal in western India by end of this year, its head of finance said on Tuesday.
CF Energy to Build Natural Gas Pipeline for Xinhui Daze Project
The pipeline will supply natural gas to the Xinhui Daze gas thermal power project in Daze, Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong.
Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.
Global News July 2024
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South Korea's KOMIPO Cancels LNG Import Terminal Due to High Costs, Declining Demand
South Korea's Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) has cancelled plans to build a LNG import terminal on the western coast of the country due to high costs and declining demand for the fuel.
Drilling Rig Arrives at Russia's Sakhalin, Supporting Potential Gas Pipeline to China
A semisubmersible drilling rig called Polar Lights is due to arrive at the Russian Pacific island of Sakhalin on Saturday to drill a well at a field hit by U.S. sanctions, the Russian agency for sea and river transport said.
Exxon to Sell Malaysian Oil, Gas Assets to Petronas, Sources Say
Exxon has agreed to sell its Malaysian oil and gas assets to state energy firm Petronas, an exit from a country where it used to be a dominant producer, sources said.
WoodMac: National Oil Company International M&A Spending Hits 20-Year Low
Despite a surge in mergers and acquisitions by international oil companies, national oil companies have significantly reduced their international spending from a decade ago, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Qingdao Port International to Acquire Oil Terminal Assets for $1.3 Billion
Qingdao Port International said on Friday it agreed to purchase assets from Rizhao Port and Yantai Port for $1.30 billion as part of its restructuring efforts.
Woodside Energy Signs 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with Taiwan's CPC
Australia's Woodside Energy has signed a deal with Taiwanese state-owned natural gas firm CPC Corp. to supply LNG for a period of 10 years to Taiwan, the company said on Thursday.
Sinopec Strikes Significant Oil, Gas Flow in South China Sea Well
China's Sinopec Corp has struck a high flow of oil and gas in an offshore exploration well in the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea, it said on Wednesday.
China Backs Kazakhstan's BRICS Bid, Strengthens Energy Ties
China and Russia are pushing for the expansion of the BRICS grouping, which also includes Brazil, India and South Africa, as they seek to counter Western economic dominance.
Hydrogen Sector Urges EU to Support Local Firms Against Cheaper Chinese Competitors
European manufacturers of hydrogen equipment have urged the European Union to step in to help the industry compete with cheaper Chinese producers, in a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.
Russia to Begin Exporting 10 Bcm of Gas Annually to China from Far East in 2027
Russia's Gazprom will start annual pipeline gas exports to China of 10 billion cubic meters (Bcm) in 2027, its boss Alexei Miller told an annual shareholders' meeting on Friday.
Former Pertamina CEO Jailed 9 Years Over Improper Cheniere LNG Deal
A former chief executive of Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina has been sentenced to nine years in jail for graft in a case related to a long-term contract to procure liquefied natural gas from a unit of U.S. company Cheniere Energy.
Japan's Eneos and Mitsubishi to Expand Alliance into Hydrogen and Decarbonized Fuels
Japan's top oil refiner, Eneos Holdings, and trading house Mitsubishi Corp. said on Tuesday they will explore expanding their alliance to include hydrogen and decarbonized fuels, in addition to sustainable aviation fuel.
China's Wison New Energies to Exit Russian Projects, Impacting Arctic LNG 2
Chinese engineering firm Wison New Energies has decided to discontinue all of its ongoing Russian projects and will immediately and indefinitely stop taking any new Russian business, the company said in a LinkedIn post.
Genting Berhad Signs $963 Million Deal for Indonesian Floating LNG Facility
Genting Berhad has signed a $962.8 million deal for a floating LNG facility from China's Wison New Energies, the Malaysian company said on Thursday.
Global News June 2024
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Indonesia to Begin Construction of 152-Mile Java Gas Pipeline in July
Indonesia plans to start in July construction of a 245-km (152.24 miles) gas pipeline in Java to connect excess supply in eastern part of the island to buyers in the west, an energy ministry official said on Wednesday.
Shell to Acquire Singaporean LNG Firm Pavilion Energy from Temasek
Shell has agreed to buy Singaporean LNG company Pavilion Energy from global investment company Temasek in a move the oil major said will strengthen its leadership position in LNG, according to statements on Tuesday.
Niger Suspends Oil Exports to China Amid Dispute with Benin
At the Agadem oilfield in eastern Niger, the minister oversaw the padlocking of a section of the 1,243-mile pipeline through which exports to China were meant to flow under a deal with state-owned oil giant CNPC.
Allseas Completes 163-Mile Barossa Gas Export Pipeline in Timor Sea
Allseas has completed the 262-kilometer (163-mile) Barossa gas export pipeline in the southern Timor Sea.
Temasek Nears Completion of Pavilion Energy LNG Sale to Shell, Sources Say
Singapore's Temasek Holdings is finalizing the sale of some assets from LNG trading firm Pavilion Energy to Shell with a deal set to be completed in the coming days, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
CNOOC Announces Major Gas Discovery in South China Sea
CNOOC Ltd. has achieved a major exploration breakthrough in an ultra-shallow gas play in ultra-deep water South China Sea, the state-owned oil and gas firm said on Thursday.
TotalEnergies Secures New LNG Contracts in Asia
TotalEnergies has announced the signing of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts in Asia, as part of its strategy to expand its LNG business.
Chinese Refiner Rongsheng Buys First Canadian TMX Crude Oil Cargo
Chinese refiner Rongsheng Petrochemical has bought its first Canadian crude cargo via the recently expanded Trans Mountain pipeline from TotalEnergies through a tender, several trade sources said on Monday.
Kremlin Confident Gas Pipeline Deal with China Will Be Reached
Russia said on Monday there was no doubt it would reach an agreement with China to build the new Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, after a Financial Times report said the deal had stalled over Chinese price demands.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- TC Energy Approves $900 Million Northwoods Pipeline Expansion for U.S. Midwest
- U.S. Moves to Block Enterprise Products’ Exports to China Over Security Risk
- U.S. Pipeline Expansion to Add 99 Bcf/d, Mostly for LNG Export, Report Finds
- Enbridge Adds Turboexpanders at Pipeline Sites to Power Data Centers in Canada, Pennsylvania
- Great Basin Gas Expansion Draws Strong Shipper Demand in Northern Nevada
- Cheniere Seeks FERC Approval to Expand Sabine Pass LNG Facility
- Heath Consultants Exits Locate Business to Expand Methane Leak Detection Portfolio
