Asia/Pacific
U.S. Energy Exporters Unlikely to Gain Big From Potential U.S.-India Trade Deal
Despite U.S. tariffs aimed at boosting energy sales to India, analysts say structural and economic factors make it unlikely that Indian buyers will significantly increase imports of U.S. oil, LNG, or coal in the near term.
Iran Threatens Planned Trump Corridor in Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal
Iran has vowed to block a planned transport corridor envisioned under a U.S.-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal, raising new questions over the Trump-backed project aimed at boosting regional trade and energy exports.
U.S. Gains Rights to South Caucasus Corridor in Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
The U.S. has secured exclusive development rights to a new South Caucasus transit corridor under a peace framework between Armenia and Azerbaijan, to be signed at the White House on Aug. 8.
Cheniere Signs 21-Year LNG Supply Deal with Japan’s JERA Starting 2029
Cheniere Energy has signed a 21-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA to deliver 1 mtpa starting in 2029, with pricing tied to Henry Hub and a fixed liquefaction fee.
Inpex Taps Technip, Saipem, Worley for $20 Billion Indonesian LNG Project
Japanese energy firm Inpex has awarded early-stage design contracts for its $20 billion Abadi LNG project in Indonesia’s Masela block, moving the project closer to a final investment decision.
Trump Claims Japan, U.S. to Form Joint Venture for Alaska LNG Exports
U.S. President Donald Trump said Japan will form a joint venture on an Alaska LNG project, but Japanese officials and companies say they are unaware of such plans, raising questions about the announcement’s details.
From Europe to Australia: Green Hydrogen Projects Canceled Before They Began
Green hydrogen projects across Europe, Australia, the U.S., and Asia are being canceled or postponed as high costs and weak demand force developers to scale back ambitious plans for low-carbon fuel.
Hanwha to Deliver First U.S.-Flagged LNG Carrier in Korea-Philly Partnership
Hanwha Shipping has ordered the first US-flagged LNG carrier in nearly 50 years, combining Korean shipbuilding with final outfitting and compliance handled at Philly Shipyard. The vessel is set for delivery in 2028.
Mid-Year Construction Update: Europe, Others Advance Cross-Border Pipelines
Global pipeline development is accelerating in 2025, with Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia advancing major oil, gas, CO₂, and hydrogen infrastructure projects to meet energy security and transition goals.
CPC Pipeline Plans Stable August Flows from Kazakhstan to Black Sea
The CPC pipeline transports most of Kazakhstan’s oil to export terminals on Russia’s Black Sea coast.
GAIL Considers Alaska LNG as India Expands U.S. Gas Imports
India’s GAIL is in early talks to buy LNG from the proposed Alaska LNG project, which includes a 765-mile pipeline and liquefaction terminal.
Russia, China Discuss Expanding Gas Supplies Amid Pipeline Uncertainty
Gazprom and China’s CNPC met in Beijing to discuss future gas supplies, including long-term pipeline deals, as Russia seeks to expand exports to China amid slow diversification from Europe.
GAIL Extends Gas Supply Agreement with Oil India by 15 Years
GAIL India has extended its existing gas supply agreement with Oil India by 15 years, continuing deliveries from the Bakhri Tibba block in Rajasthan to a state-run power plant. The renewed deal secures up to 900,000 standard cubic meters of gas per day through 2040.
Karachaganak Gas Plant Shelved as Kazakhstan Seeks Local Control
Kazakhstan’s energy ministry has canceled plans to build a gas processing plant at the Karachaganak field with foreign partners, citing a shift toward domestic engagement.
Pakistan Eyes LNG Resale Amid Oversupply, $378 Million Output Hit
The oversupply, fueled by declining gas-fired power generation, has forced output cuts and raised questions about the country's long-term contracts with Qatar.
Kazakhstan Trims June Crude Exports to Germany; Full-Year Target Unchanged
Kazakhstan's oil exports to Germany are set to fall to 160,000 metric tons in June, down from 230,000 tons in May, according to KazMunayGaz. Despite the dip, the country expects to meet its annual export target of 2 million tons via Russia’s Druzhba pipeline.
Trump Says China Can Buy Iran Oil, But Urges U.S. Crude Instead
President Donald Trump said China can continue buying oil from Iran following the recent Israel-Iran ceasefire but urged Beijing to purchase more U.S. crude instead. The White House clarified that U.S. sanctions remain in place, though analysts say enforcement appears lax.
Are Russia and China Really Going Green?
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed examines reports of a growing Russia-China energy alliance, including plans for hydrogen production, renewable power development, and the long-delayed Power of Siberia-2 pipeline.
Thailand’s PTT Signs 20-Year LNG Deal with Alaska’s Glenfarne
Thailand’s PTT has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase 2 million metric tons per year of LNG from Glenfarne’s $44 billion Alaska LNG project. The deal secures half of the project's third-party capacity and supports Thailand’s growing energy demand and U.S. LNG exports.
Teapots Pull Back: Iranian Oil Stocks Build as Discounts Deepen in China
Chinese demand for Iranian crude is weakening as independent "teapot" refineries scale back purchases amid rising global oil prices, prompting sellers to deepen discounts and pushing Iranian oil stocks to their highest levels since 2023.
JERA, Woodside Sign Seasonal LNG Deal for Winter Supply
Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, and Australia's Woodside Energy have signed a deal for Woodside to supply JERA with liquefied natural gas only during the winter months, the companies said on June 20.
Woodside Signs 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with Malaysia’s Petronas
Australia’s Woodside Energy will supply 1 million tonnes of LNG annually to Malaysia’s Petronas under a 15-year agreement beginning in 2028, supporting growing gas demand in the Asia-Pacific region.
Malaysia Plans 50% More Gas Power as Data Centers Surge
The country is expected to see the fastest surge in data center power demand in southeast Asia, with its share of electricity consumed by data centers in the region to triple to 21% by 2027 from 7% in 2022.
Petronet Commissions $760 Million Chhara Gas Pipeline in India
India’s Petronet Limited has commissioned the Chhara gas pipeline, connecting a new LNG regasification terminal to the national grid. Developed by GSPL at a cost of $760 million, the 36-inch pipeline enhances natural gas access while skirting an eco-sensitive wildlife zone.
Mitsui OSK, MISC, Petronas Form JV to Operate Asia-Pacific Liquefied CO₂ Carriers
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines, Malaysia’s MISC, and Petronas have created a joint venture, Jules Nautica, to own and operate 62,000-m³ liquefied carbon-dioxide carriers that will serve future CCS projects across Asia-Pacific.
TotalEnergies, Petronas Partner on LNG Projects After 4 Tcf Gas Find in Malaysia
TotalEnergies has doubled its offshore gas stake in Malaysia through a new deal with Petronas, targeting LNG supply growth in Asia. The partnership includes major discoveries in blocks SK301b and SK313 and a strategic expansion into Indonesia.
ADNOC Proposes $18.7 Billion Buyout of Santos to Expand LNG Footprint
ADNOC and partners have proposed an $18.7 billion all-cash acquisition of Australia’s Santos, aiming to boost LNG supply across Asia-Pacific. The bid, the largest of its kind in Australia, includes control of key assets like PNG LNG, Darwin LNG, and Gladstone LNG.
Germany's SEFE Inks 10-Year Natural Gas Deal with Azerbaijan's SOCAR
Germany’s SEFE has signed a 10-year deal to receive natural gas from Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, with volumes reaching 1.5 Bcm annually as part of Europe’s push to diversify energy sources.
First Russian Crude Shipment to Japan in Two Years Arrives at Kikuma Port
Japanese refiner Taiyo Oil has imported Sakhalin Blend crude from Russia for the first time in over two years at the request of Japan's government to help ensure LNG supply from the Sakhalin-2 project.
India’s GAIL Diverts LNG Cargo as Monsoon Cuts Power Demand
India’s GAIL has re-sold a liquefied natural gas cargo after early monsoon rains reduced power demand and filled its LNG storage tanks. The diverted shipment was originally headed to India from the U.S. Cove Point terminal.
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- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- Energy Transfer to Build $5.3 Billion Permian Gas Pipeline to Supply Southwest
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
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- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
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- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
