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South Korea, Australia agree to strengthen energy supply chain resilience
South Korea is a key energy partner of Australia as the largest supplier of diesel and third-largest source of jet fuel, Wong said. Australia is South Korea's largest source of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
(U.S.) Ares to acquire Rover natgas pipeline stake from Blackstone
Ares said funds led by its Infrastructure Opportunities strategy would buy 32.4% of Rover, a pipeline system spanning around 700 mi (1,130 km) in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Michigan which moves natural gas from the Appalachian shale basin to Midwestern markets and beyond.
Russia adds four LNG tankers to its fleet before Europe's imports ban
The European Union in January gave its final approval to a ban on Russian gas imports by late 2027.
ADNOC LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war
The 136,357-m3 tanker, which is managed by Adnoc Logistics & Services and was last seen in the Gulf on March 30, has shown up off the west coast of India, suggesting it has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after several weeks without signal.
IEA: Middle East conflict could cause 120 Bm3 of LNG supply loss from 2026–2030
The loss will ultimately be offset by the starting of new liquefaction facilities but the impact on growth will be mostly this year and next and will therefore delay the effects of an expected wave of LNG supply from new projects.
U.S. signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
The U.S. is seeking to deepen ties and counter the influence of Russian oil and gas in southern Europe, having signed a long-term deal last year to export liquefied natural gas to Greece.
Fresh EU sanctions set to hit condensate imports from Russia's Yamal LNG
New European Union sanctions will ban condensate imports from Yamal LNG and other Russian projects that produce the light fuel as a byproduct of their liquefied natural gas production from January 1, 2027, according to the EU's official journal. The European Union on Thursday formally approved a 90..
Bosnia picks U.S. investor for Croatia gas pipeline to cut Russian supply
The Federation government previously said it was necessary to amend the legislation in order to diversify energy sources and avoid a possible energy crisis when the European Union halts Russian gas deliveries from 2028.
China's LNG imports plunge, helping Asia adjust to Iran war losses
Despite the loss of volumes, it could be argued that Asia's LNG markets are being more successful in adjusting to the fallout from the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran than those for crude oil and refined products.
What's in the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia?
The EU had initially aimed to adopt the package to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Japan got bulk of Russian LNG from Sakhalin-2 in 2025
Japan, like other G7 countries, has reduced its Russian energy imports since the start of Moscow's conflict with Ukraine in February 2022, but has kept stakes in several fossil fuel projects in the country for its energy security.
Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export
The Golden Pass project has faced delays and cost overruns since construction began in 2019, including the bankruptcy of its original lead contractor.
Singapore GasCo secures extra LNG cargoes, eyes term deals despite war volatility
The city-state, which relies on gas to generate 95% of its electricity has been importing increasing volumes of LNG, reaching 5.93 million tons last year, nearly half of it shipped from Qatar.
BGN expands LPG fleet capacity with addition of four new VLGCs
BGN signs contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for four new dual-fuel VLGCs Vessels to be built at HD HHI’s shipyard in Korea and to be delivered by 2029 Deal expands BGN’s LPG fleet capacity and underpins strategic growth BGN, the 6th-largest independent energy and commodities ..
Russia delivers second post-sanctions LNG cargo from Portovaya to China
The small-scale Portovaya plant, which has a production capacity of 1.5 MMtpy of LNG, started operations in September 2022.
How China is plugging energy supply gaps left by U.S.-Iran conflict
China secured roughly half of its total imports of crude oil, refined fuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Middle East in 2025.
Asia boosts U.S. LPG imports to replace Middle East supply
LPG exports from the Middle East, Asia's top supplier of the fuel used for cooking and feedstock for petrochemical plants, have plunged since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started in late February.
Inpex to send additional condensate to Australian refineries
Japan’s Inpex said on Monday it would make additional condensate cargoes available to Australian refiners from its Ichthys liquefied natural gas project in Darwin.
IEEJ: Japan risks summer power crunch due to Middle East LNG disruptions
Japan takes delivery of some 4 metric MMtpy of LNG - or 6% of its total LNG imports - via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed due to the Iran war.
EQT, Glencore commit to buy more LNG from Commonwealth
Commonwealth said on Wednesday it had sold enough of the export capacity from its 9.5-MMtpy Louisiana (U.S.) project to seek financing but did not disclose the buyers of the final volumes.
Indonesia's Donggi Senoro says it will fulfil overseas LNG contracts amid calls to prioritize local sales
LNG output from PT Donggi Senoro LNG has been contracted by Japanese and South Korean buyers until at least 2027.
U.S. remains Spain's top gas source but Russian shipments increase
The U.S. accounted for 11,938 GWh, or 31.7% of the total, followed by Algeria with 10,262 GWh, or 30.2%. Russian imports surged to 9,807 GWh, representing 26.1% of the total, more than double the 4,393 gigawatt-hours imported a year earlier.
Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
The leaders said they agreed to ensure the flow of essential supplies including diesel and LNG, making "maximum efforts" to boost their energy security.
Iran ceasefire eases fears but LNG sector left scarred
A Middle East ceasefire signals de-escalation, but the conflict has scarred the global LNG industry, denting confidence in Gulf suppliers and raising doubts among Asian buyers, particularly poorer countries, over the fuel’s reliability and affordability, a top industry executive said.
Nikkiso to provide pumps for Germany’s largest land-based import terminal
Nikkiso CE&IG is providing both high-pressure and low-pressure pumps for the project, which is being built by Hanseatic Energy Hub and scheduled to be operational in 2029.
Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country
Taiwan, a major semiconductor producer, had relied on Qatar for around a third of its LNG before the conflict, and has said it has secured alternate supplies for the months ahead from countries including Australia and the United States.
Astana continuing negotiations on possibility of building gas pipeline from Russia to China through Kazakhstan
The Kazakh Energy Ministry is continuing its dialogue regarding the construction of a transit gas pipeline from Russia to China, the ministry told Interfax. "Issues of developing gas transport routes, including the Russia-Kazakhstan-China direction, are being studied. Interaction with interested pa..
Indonesia asks LNG, crude oil producers to prioritize domestic market
The government will not issue export recommendations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year except for cargoes that have already been contracted.
Loaded Qatar LNG vessels retreat after nearing Strait of Hormuz
Had the vessels successfully crossed the strait, it would have been the first transit of LNG cargoes through the waterway since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began on February 28.
Russian LNG producer Novatek sets up company to build vessels
Western sanctions imposed in 2022 significantly limited the availability for Russia of ice-class tankers to transport LNG cargos.
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