Asia-Pacific
Japan's Eneos to ramp up investment in LNG, SAF while slowing hydrogen
Japan's top oil refiner, Eneos Holdings, plans to increase investment in low-carbon energy such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while slowing efforts in cleaner alternatives like hydrogen.
Russia, China discuss Beijing's participation in Russian LNG projects
Chinese companies' involvement in Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects is being discussed by Russian and Chinese delegations at talks in Moscow.
Hitachi Energy to deliver the world's first SF6-free 550-kV gas-insulated switchgear
Hitachi Energy has announced it will deliver the world's first sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free 550-kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to the Central China Branch of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC).
Singapore sets up new GasCo entity, appoints chief executive
Singapore's energy regulator said on Wednesday the country has established a fully government-owned entity called Singapore GasCo to centralize the procurement and supply of gas to the power sector in the city-state.
Commonwealth LNG signs 20-yr sale and purchase agreement with major Asian buyer
Commonwealth LNG has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with a major Asian energy company. Under the agreement, the buyer will purchase 1 metric MMtpy of LNG for 20 yr from Commonwealth's 9.5-MMtpy facility currently under development in Cameron, Louisiana (U.S.).
Indonesia's Bukit Asam eyes $3.1-B plant to convert coal to synthetic natural gas
Indonesian state coal miner Bukit Asam is studying a plan to invest $3.1 B into a plant to convert coal into synthetic natural gas.
Maire subsidiaries awarded various contracts worth approximately $1.1 B
MAIRE announced that its subsidiaries TECNIMONT and KT-Kinetics Technology have been granted new awards for a total amount of approximately $1.1 B for engineering, procurement and construction activities related to gas treatment infrastructures, as well as high-value added engineering services provided by NEXTCHEM's group companies for the development of biofuel facilities.
Linde to expand supply of industrial gases to Samsung in South Korea
Linde announced that it will increase its supply of ultra-high-purity atmospheric, process and specialty gases to Samsung’s world-class semiconductor manufacturing complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
LNG traders divert four U.S. cargoes from Europe to Asia
Four cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) headed for Europe changed course to Asia in the last two weeks, after European prices fell below the Asian benchmark and opened up an arbitrage for deliveries eastward.
India's BPCL eyes $20/t–$30/t gain from swap of Middle East LPG with cheaper U.S. supplies
Indian fuel retailer Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. expects a net gain of $20 to $30 a tonne (t) on delivery of U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through a swap deal with Middle Eastern suppliers.
QatarEnergy in talks with Japan on long-term LNG supply deal
One of the world's biggest liquefied natural gas suppliers, QatarEnergy, is in talks with Japanese firms for a long-term deal to supply LNG from its North Field expansion project.
ADNOC to supply U.S. LPG to India following China-US tariffs
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will start replacing some of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) it supplies to India with cheaper U.S. cargoes from June, as U.S.-China tariffs rejig global trade flows.
Asia's LNG demand stays muted in April while Europe eases
Asia's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) remained tepid in April while Europe's started to show signs of the usual seasonal easing as winter peak demand passed.
Malaysia's Petronas and Commonwealth LNG in talks for term supply
Malaysian state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. company's facility in Cameron, Louisiana (U.S.).
Update: Japan's JERA may consider Alaska as LNG supply option
JERA, Japan's top power generator, may consider Alaska as a potential source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, as Japanese officials head to the U.S. this week for another round of tariff talks.
Japan's Hokuriku Electric to build 600-MW gas-fired power plant in north
Hokuriku Electric Power said on Monday that it will build a new 600-megawatt (MW) LNG-fired power generation unit at its Toyama Shinko power station in northern Japan, with operations slated to begin in the 2033–2034 fiscal year.
U.S. plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project
U.S. President Donald Trump's energy security council plans to host a summit in Alaska in early June, when it hopes Japan and South Korea will announce commitments to the Alaska LNG project.
GS E&C, Amogy, HD Hyundai Infracore partner with South Korean city to advance ammonia-based power gen
Amogy, a provider of scalable and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, has announced a collaboration with GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C), HD Hyundai Infracore (HDI) and Pohang-si, the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, to deploy an ammonia-powered distributed power generation system.
Japan LNG buyers on edge over Australia policy shifts as election looms
Gas importers in Japan are watching nervously as Australia heads to the polls on May 3 in a closely contested election, worried that whatever the outcome, their long-time supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) could become less reliable and more costly.
Woodside weighs Trump tariff impact on $1.2-B Louisiana LNG project
Woodside Energy, Australia’s top gas producer, said on Wednesday it was assessing the impact of U.S. tariffs and other trade measures on its Louisiana (U.S.) liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant project as it inches towards a final go-ahead.
Chevron cuts output at Wheatstone LNG facility for planned maintenance
Chevron is conducting minor planned maintenance at its Wheatstone natural gas facility in Australia, temporarily reducing production rates on LNG Train 1.
JERA, Saibu Gas collaborate on use of expanded Japanese LNG terminal
JERA, Japan's biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and Saibu Gas Holdings will collaborate on the use of the Hibiki LNG Terminal to improve domestic fuel procurement and develop their global business.
China-U.S. trade war redrawing global LPG trading, outlook
The global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing an upheaval as high tariffs on U.S. imports force Chinese buyers to swap American cargoes for alternatives from the Middle East, while U.S. shipments divert to Europe and elsewhere in Asia.
Update: Petronas' LNG units repairing output interruptions at Bintulu site
Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) is in the midst of repairing a production interruption at its Bintulu LNG complex that occurred on April 8, the company said in a statement issued on Friday, from the site's operators Malaysia LNG and Malaysia LNG Dua.
China's CNOOC agrees to LNG deal with UAE’s ADNOC amid tariff war with U.S.
China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has agreed a term deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Abu Dhabi National Oil Corp (ADNOC), the third supply contract the Middle Eastern energy exporter signed with Chinese buyers over the weekend.
India revamps gas policy to boost affordability and supply
India on Friday said it has introduced enhancements to the domestic gas allocation policy with an aim to strengthen the framework for sustained availability and affordability of natural gas.
India eyes ending import tax on U.S. ethane and LPG in trade talks
India plans to end taxes on U.S. ethane and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports under broader negotiations with Washington as it looks to reduce its trade surplus and ease its tariff burden.
Petronas' Bintulu LNG complex experiencing production issues
Petronas' Bintulu liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex in Malaysia is experiencing production issues, two industry sources said on Thursday, though offtakers say supply is not expected to be affected.
Malaysia's Petronas secures extra gas supply after hit from Putra Heights pipeline fire
Malaysian oil and gas giant Petroliam Nasional said on Wednesday it has secured additional gas supplies to minimize supply disruptions caused by the huge fire at the Putra Heights pipeline earlier this month.
Thailand plans to import more U.S. LNG over next 5 yr, says minister
Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over the next 5 yr, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with U.S. officials next week to discuss tariffs.
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