Asia/Pacific
Goldman Sachs Predicts Brent to Fall Amid Soft China Demand
Goldman Sachs on Tuesday said it expected Brent crude prices to fall to $68 per barrel by late 2025 if China oil demand remains flat through end of next year.
Swan Energy to Sell $399 Million Stake in LNG Terminal to Turkish Firm
Indian oil and gas firm Swan Energy plans to sell a stake in one of its LNG terminals to Turkish state energy company BOTAS in a deal worth $399 million, it said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.
Iran Pushes Oil Exports to New Destinations, Including Bangladesh and Oman
Iran has sent small shipments of crude oil to new destinations such as Bangladesh and Oman, according to shipping sources and data, the latest sign of Tehran pushing to sustain output at close to its highest in five years.
Malaysia's Petronas Requests LNG Cargo Deferments, Sources Say
Malaysia's Petronas has requested buyers defer some loadings of LNG from its Bintulu complex due to operational issues at one production train, two industry sources said on Thursday.
Osaka Gas Targets Steady LNG Volume of 11.5 Million Tons by 2030
Japanese city gas provider Osaka Gas aims to maintain annual handling volume of liquefied natural gas at 11.5 million metric tons in the fiscal 2030 year, an executive said on Thursday.
Osaka Gas, ADNOC Sign Landmark Agreement for Long-Term LNG Supply
Osaka Gas has signed a long-term deal with UAE's ADNOC for the delivery of up to 0.8 million metric tons per annum of liquefied natural gas to secure stable supplies.
J-Power Teams Up with Australian Firms on Carbon Capture
Through the partnership, the three companies aim to commercialize a project to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted in Japan, Australia and the surrounding region and store it in Australia, they said in a statement.
Analysis: China's Weak Diesel Consumption Squeezes Outlook for Oil Demand
China's slumping consumption of diesel, as use of LNG-powered trucks grows, is weighing on domestic fuel demand, with forecasters warning of further risks from a sluggish economy hobbled by a prolonged crisis in the property sector.
U.S. Dominates Global Natural Gas Production and LNG Exports
The U.S. has reinforced its position as the leading global producer of natural gas and LNG exporter, with notable increases in LNG supply and significant reductions in European and Russian gas imports.
Oil Prices Rebound After Hamas Leader's Death, Gains Capped by China Concerns
Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Wednesday, rebounding from seven-week lows after the killing of a Hamas leader in Iran ratcheted up tensions in the Middle East and a sharp drawdown in U.S. crude stockpiles.
India's HPCL Seeks LNG Deals, Eyes December Start for New Terminal
India's Hindustan Petroleum is scouting for LNG import deals as it expects to start its 5 million ton per year LNG terminal in western India by end of this year, its head of finance said on Tuesday.
CF Energy to Build Natural Gas Pipeline for Xinhui Daze Project
The pipeline will supply natural gas to the Xinhui Daze gas thermal power project in Daze, Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong.
Mid-Year Global Forecast: Midstream Responding to Demand from LNG Projects
Global pipeline construction surged to nearly 42,000 miles in mid-2024, driven by increased LNG and hydrogen infrastructure needs, with significant expansions in North America and Europe.
Global News July 2024
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South Korea's KOMIPO Cancels LNG Import Terminal Due to High Costs, Declining Demand
South Korea's Korea Midland Power Co. (KOMIPO) has cancelled plans to build a LNG import terminal on the western coast of the country due to high costs and declining demand for the fuel.
Drilling Rig Arrives at Russia's Sakhalin, Supporting Potential Gas Pipeline to China
A semisubmersible drilling rig called Polar Lights is due to arrive at the Russian Pacific island of Sakhalin on Saturday to drill a well at a field hit by U.S. sanctions, the Russian agency for sea and river transport said.
Exxon to Sell Malaysian Oil, Gas Assets to Petronas, Sources Say
Exxon has agreed to sell its Malaysian oil and gas assets to state energy firm Petronas, an exit from a country where it used to be a dominant producer, sources said.
WoodMac: National Oil Company International M&A Spending Hits 20-Year Low
Despite a surge in mergers and acquisitions by international oil companies, national oil companies have significantly reduced their international spending from a decade ago, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Qingdao Port International to Acquire Oil Terminal Assets for $1.3 Billion
Qingdao Port International said on Friday it agreed to purchase assets from Rizhao Port and Yantai Port for $1.30 billion as part of its restructuring efforts.
Woodside Energy Signs 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with Taiwan's CPC
Australia's Woodside Energy has signed a deal with Taiwanese state-owned natural gas firm CPC Corp. to supply LNG for a period of 10 years to Taiwan, the company said on Thursday.
Sinopec Strikes Significant Oil, Gas Flow in South China Sea Well
China's Sinopec Corp has struck a high flow of oil and gas in an offshore exploration well in the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea, it said on Wednesday.
China Backs Kazakhstan's BRICS Bid, Strengthens Energy Ties
China and Russia are pushing for the expansion of the BRICS grouping, which also includes Brazil, India and South Africa, as they seek to counter Western economic dominance.
Hydrogen Sector Urges EU to Support Local Firms Against Cheaper Chinese Competitors
European manufacturers of hydrogen equipment have urged the European Union to step in to help the industry compete with cheaper Chinese producers, in a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.
Russia to Begin Exporting 10 Bcm of Gas Annually to China from Far East in 2027
Russia's Gazprom will start annual pipeline gas exports to China of 10 billion cubic meters (Bcm) in 2027, its boss Alexei Miller told an annual shareholders' meeting on Friday.
Former Pertamina CEO Jailed 9 Years Over Improper Cheniere LNG Deal
A former chief executive of Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina has been sentenced to nine years in jail for graft in a case related to a long-term contract to procure liquefied natural gas from a unit of U.S. company Cheniere Energy.
Japan's Eneos and Mitsubishi to Expand Alliance into Hydrogen and Decarbonized Fuels
Japan's top oil refiner, Eneos Holdings, and trading house Mitsubishi Corp. said on Tuesday they will explore expanding their alliance to include hydrogen and decarbonized fuels, in addition to sustainable aviation fuel.
China's Wison New Energies to Exit Russian Projects, Impacting Arctic LNG 2
Chinese engineering firm Wison New Energies has decided to discontinue all of its ongoing Russian projects and will immediately and indefinitely stop taking any new Russian business, the company said in a LinkedIn post.
Genting Berhad Signs $963 Million Deal for Indonesian Floating LNG Facility
Genting Berhad has signed a $962.8 million deal for a floating LNG facility from China's Wison New Energies, the Malaysian company said on Thursday.
Global News June 2024
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Indonesia to Begin Construction of 152-Mile Java Gas Pipeline in July
Indonesia plans to start in July construction of a 245-km (152.24 miles) gas pipeline in Java to connect excess supply in eastern part of the island to buyers in the west, an energy ministry official said on Wednesday.
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- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
