Asia-Pacific
PetroChina, bp awarded 20 year access to Europe's Gate LNG terminal
PetroChina International and energy giant bp have won a tender that will allow each to handle 2 billion cubic meters of gas annually for 20 years at Rotterdam's Gate terminal, the Chinese state firm's first long-term access to a European gas terminal.
Asian spot LNG prices slide for fifth straight week on low demand
Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices have weakened for the fifth consecutive week on muted demand due to healthy stocks, remaining at their lowest level in two years.
Air Products signs $1-B deal for processing facility in Uzbekistan
Industrial gases maker Air Products and Chemicals said it had signed a $1-B deal with the Republic of Uzbekistan government and Uzbekneftegaz JSC to acquire, own and operate a natural gas processing facility in the country.
As gas reserves wane, Philippines faces rising costs in switch to LNG
With just four years before the Philippines' only gas field is set to run dry, the country has started importing liquefied natural gas, creating a fresh headache for a government struggling to curb high inflation.
China's main import gas pipelines
China, the world's third-largest gas buyer, imports the fuel in gaseous form via long-distance pipelines from three sources - central Asia, predominantly Turkmenistan, as well as Russia and Myanmar.
China prioritizing Turkmenistan over Russia in next big pipeline project
China is accelerating the building of a long-delayed Central Asian pipeline to source gas from Turkmenistan even as Russia pushes its own new Siberian connection, as Beijing juggles its energy security needs with diplomatic priorities.
PetroVietnam Gas signs deal for first LNG cargo from Shell Eastern Trading
PetroVietnam Gas said it had signed a contract to buy Vietnam’s first liquefied natural gas cargo from Singapore-based Shell Eastern Trading.
Spot LNG price drops to level that's not too hot, not too cold
The spot price of LNG in Asia is in the sweet spot of being low enough to boost buying interest, but not so low that it sparks a surge in demand.
Asian spot LNG prices slip to 2-year low on tepid demand
Asian spot LNG prices slipped to their lowest level in two years on weak demand and high inventories, while European LNG prices also fell below the $10 mark amid healthy stock build and limited need for additional supply.
Lower gas prices to push up India's FY24 gas demand by 7%
Indian gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd sees local gas demand growing by 6%-7% in the fiscal year to March, driven by lower prices and the resumption of supply under a deal with the former unit of Russia's Gazprom.
Chevron, Exxon seek state backing for Australia carbon capture, hydrogen projects
Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil Corp, the two largest U.S. fossil fuel companies, are seeking Australia's backing for carbon capture and storage and hydrogen projects as they look to increase investment in a bid to slash intensity of carbon emissions.
Japan embraces G7's gas support but companies may face long-term problems
Japan's energy companies were quick to embrace the G7's support for natural gas investment in their statement last month but analysts caution that relying on the fossil fuel may open the companies up to long-term problems.
Philippines' First Gen seeks one LNG cargo for FSRU commissioning in Sept
Philippine power producer First Gen Corp will issue a tender probably in the next two weeks for one LNG cargo for delivery in September.
Vietnam bets big on LNG, South China Sea gas fields amid supply, security risks
Vietnam's plan to quadruple by 2030 its gas processing capacity, turning it into its first source of energy, marks a big bet on imported LNG and its reserves in the South China Sea, despite supply and geopolitical risks.
Cheniere strikes LNG supply deal with Korea Southern Power
Cheniere Energy Inc said it has entered a long-term deal to supply LNG to Korea Southern Power Co Ltd.
Executives say Australia gas moves may hit long-term energy investment
The Australian government's repeated intervention in domestic gas prices could have long-term repercussions on investments in its wider energy sector, industry executives warned.
Bangladesh rocked by power cuts as cyclone hits gas supply
Bangladesh faced its worst power cuts in over seven months as a deadly storm forced the closure of both its floating LNG terminals, less than a month after a scorching heatwave caused widespread outages in the south Asian country.
Kazakhstan, Russia map out gas pipeline to China
Kazakhstan and Russia have established the route for a future gas pipeline to support shipments between the two countries and to China, Kazakhstan's energy minister said.
Woodside open to talks with Chinese firms for Scarborough gas project
Woodside Energy Group said it is open to talks with Chinese firms to invest in its $12-B Scarborough liquefied natural gas project in Australia.
Shell halts production at Prelude floating LNG facility
Shell has suspended production at its Prelude floating LNG facility off Western Australia due to problems with its processes and is working through steps to restart production at the world's largest floating LNG platform.
Asian spot LNG prices fall for third straight week to near 2-yr low
Asian spot LNG prices fell for the third straight week to the lowest level in nearly two years due to weak demand from top regional importers and as inventories remained high.
UAE's ADNOC says 'business as usual' in Asia
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sees no dip in demand from Asian customers as cheap Russian oil flows into the continent on the back of Western sanctions on Moscow, a senior executive said.
GAIL plans $4.9-B ethane cracker in West India
GAIL Ltd, the country's top gas supplier, plans to build a $4.89-B ethane cracker near its LNG import plant in Western India as it seeks to meet an expected surge in demand.
Australia to invest $1.4 B to scale up renewable hydrogen industry
Australia will invest A$2 B to scale up development of its renewable hydrogen industry, the government announced in its annual budget, as it looks to accelerate clean energy projects in the country.
Indian court upholds tribunal ruling favoring Reliance in gas sale case
Delhi High Court has upheld the ruling of an arbitration panel favoring Reliance Industries and its foreign partners in a dispute over gas migration from fields operated by state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd , a court order shows.
Osaka Gas sees profit jump in FY23/24 after Freeport LNG restarts
Japan's Osaka Gas Co predicted that its net profit will double to ¥116 B in the current fiscal year to March 2024 after the restart of exports from the U.S. liquefied natural gas company Freeport LNG.
PetroVietnam Gas gets country's first LNG import-export approval
PetroVietnam Gas said it had received a certificate from local authorities to become the country's first company eligible to import and export LNG.
Asian spot LNG prices hit 23-month low amid weak restocking demand
Asian spot LNG prices hit a 23-month low on mild weather and weak restocking demand in China, Japan and Korea, while Europe enjoys 60% full inventories ahead of summer.
Global gas markets rebalancing and remains tight in 2023
Global gas markets are gradually rebalancing but are expected to remain tight in 2023 amid lower Russian pipeline gas deliveries to Europe.
India's top gas importer sees 'huge jump' in demand as prices ease
India's top gas importer Petronet LNG expects a 'huge jump' in local gas demand for at least six months due to a softening of global prices of liquefied natural gas.
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