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Chinese Oil Storage Site Sanctioned by U.S. for Ties to Iran Crude Pipeline
The U.S. sanctioned a Chinese oil terminal connected to an undersea pipeline carrying Iranian crude, days before nuclear talks with Tehran. The move targets midstream infrastructure linked to Iran’s sanctioned oil trade.
Indonesia to Divert LNG Cargoes to Domestic Buyers, Cut Pipeline Exports to Singapore
Indonesia's upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas will during April and May divert five export cargoes of liquefied natural gas to domestic buyers, its chief said on Wednesday.
Taiwan Plans $200 Billion in U.S. Purchases, Boosts LNG Imports in Trade Talks
Taiwan state-backed bodies could buy an extra $200 billion from the United States over the next decade and bump up the percentage of LNG it gets from the county by one-third to help narrow the trade deficit, the economy minister said on Thursday.
Caspian Pipeline Resumes Partial Kazakh Oil Loadings After Russian Court Ruling
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium resumed loading oil at one of two previously shut Black Sea's moorings, it said on Wednesday, after a court lifted restrictions placed on the Western-backed group's facility by a Russian transport regulator.
Azerbaijan Threatens to Shift Gas Exports Without EU Policy Changes
The European Union must reassess its financing and policies on long-term contracts if it wants to keep importing natural gas from Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev said on Wednesday, adding Baku may seek other export markets instead.
Chinese Importers Resell U.S. LNG as Tariffs, Weak Demand Weigh
Chinese LNG buyers are reselling U.S.-sourced cargoes to Europe as rising tariffs and weak domestic demand make imports unviable. The trend is expected to grow as new long-term contracts with Venture Global take effect.
India, UAE to Build Sri Lanka Energy Hub with Pipeline, Storage Infrastructure
The energy hub in the strategically important city of Trincomalee, a natural harbor in the Sri Lanka's east, will involve construction of a multi-product pipeline and may include using a World War Two tank farm partly held by the Sri Lankan subsidiary of Indian Oil Corp.
Kazakh-Russian CPC Oil Exports via Black Sea Trimmed for April
Black Sea CPC Blend oil exports for April were revised down to 1.6 million barrels per day, or 6.2 million metric tons, from 1.7 million bpd in the preliminary plan, two sources said on Monday.
Oil Sinks 8% on China Tariffs, Recession Fears Mount
Oil prices plunged nearly 8% as China announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. goods, fueling global recession fears and rattling energy markets. Brent and WTI hit four-year lows amid escalating trade tensions and OPEC+ supply moves.
ABB Digitizes IndianOil’s 12,400-Mile Pipeline Network with Nationwide SCADA System
ABB has implemented automation and digital systems across IndianOil’s 20,000-km pipeline network using its SCADAvantage platform, enhancing real-time monitoring, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
STATS Expands in Malaysia with Pipeline Isolation Contract
STATS Group and EPOMS have secured a three-year contract to provide pipeline isolation services across Malaysia. The deal includes onshore and offshore assets, expansion of STATS’ KL operations, and increased investment in tooling and local workforce.
China's First 300-Bar Hydrogen Supply Hub Opens in Shanghai
Air Liquide and Shenergy have opened China’s first 300-bar hydrogen supply center in Shanghai, boosting regional hydrogen mobility and industrial use with a daily capacity of 12 tonnes.
Russia Shuts CPC Moorings, Cutting Kazakh Oil Exports Amid OPEC+ Quota Dispute
Russia has ordered the closure of two CPC moorings, cutting Kazakhstan’s oil export capacity and escalating tensions over OPEC+ production quotas. The disruption affects major producers Chevron and ExxonMobil, and could force output cuts if not resolved within days.
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India’s LPG Fleet Grows as BW LPG Sells Two Carriers for $150 Million
BW LPG Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to sell two Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) — the BW Pampero and BW Chinook — to BW LPG India, its joint venture with Global United Shipping.
India May Scrap U.S. LNG Import Tax to Boost Trade, Sources Say
India is considering a proposal to scrap import tax on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost purchases and help cut the trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump, four government and industry sources said.
China's Rongsheng Expands to Canada, Taps Suncor for Crude Supply
China's Rongsheng Petrochemical, a major independent refiner, has opened an office in Canada to buy Canadian crude and made its first purchase from local producer Suncor Energy, trade sources said.
GSPL Commissions Pipeline Linking Chhara LNG Terminal to Gas Grid in Gujarat, India
Developed by Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL), the 36-inch diameter pipeline has a capacity of 18 million standard cubic meters per day and was built at an estimated cost of $78.3 million.
China’s LNG Slowdown Frees Up Supply for Europe’s Depleted Gas Storage
China’s imports of liquefied natural gas have sputtered this year, freeing up volumes that are helping Europe restock its rapidly dwindling supplies following a harsh winter.
U.S. Slaps Iran-Related Sanctions on Oil Tankers, China 'Teapot' Refinery
The U.S. on Thursday issued new sanctions intended to hit Iran's oil exports, including what the State Department said were the first U.S. measures targeting a Chinese "teapot refinery" processing the crude.
Golar LNG Secures $1.2 Billion FLNG Gimi Refinancing Deal with Chinese Lenders
Golar LNG Limited has signed finance lease agreements with a consortium of leading Chinese leasing companies to refinance the existing FLNG Gimi debt facility. The $1.2 billion sale-leaseback facility is expected to close in Q2 2025, pending documentation and third-party approvals.
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Jadestone Energy Plans Vietnam Offshore Gas Development with 21-Mile Pipeline
Singapore-based oil and gas development company Jadestone Energy Plc has submitted a plan to state-controlled PetroVietnam to jointly develop two offshore gas fields in southwest Vietnam, it said on Tuesday.
China Resources Gas Secures 15-Year LNG Supply Deal with Australian Energy Supplier
Australian energy giant Woodside Energy said on Monday it had signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement with China Resources Gas International for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China.
PGN Taps LNG from Export Contracts to Supply Indonesian Market
Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), a unit of Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, said it will buy some LNG cargoes that were contracted for export to meet domestic demand, the company's chief executive said on Wednesday.
Panama Canal Considers Pipeline to Move U.S. Gas to Asia
The Panama Canal is exploring the construction of a pipeline to move liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the trade passage, canal administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said on Monday, with Japan seen as a top potential client for gas coming from the U.S.
Kazakhstan Hasn’t Delivered March Oil, CPC Export Cuts, Sources Say
Kazakhstan has yet to deliver its announced oil output and CPC Blend export cuts through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), its main exporting route, five industry sources said.
Indonesia’s $1.5 Billion LNG Push Aims to Displace Diesel in Power Sector
After a decade of false starts, Indonesia is rolling out a $1.5 billion project to distribute liquefied natural gas (LNG) on a small scale to feed dozens of power plants now running on diesel via a unique hub-and-spoke model across its vast archipelago.
Iraqi Kurdistan Oil Exports Still Blocked After Failed Talks
Talks to resume Iraqi Kurdistan oil exports to Turkey ended without a deal, despite U.S. pressure to restart flows amid global supply concerns.
Kazakhstan Plans 12% Increase in CPC Pipeline Exports for March
Kazakhstan plans to lift its oil supplies via the CPC pipeline, its main exporting route, by 12% in March from February, according to the energy ministry, signaling an increase in the country's output despite efforts to comply with an OPEC+ deal.
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