Asia/Pacific
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.
Global News April 2025
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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.
Vitol to Supply LNG to Philippines Under 10-Year Deal
Vitol Asia Pte Ltd. has signed a 10-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with LNGPH, a consortium of South Premiere Power Corporation and Excellent Energy Resources Inc.
Global News March 2025
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Projects March 2025
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Shell's LNG Outlook for Asia Faces Volume-Price Dilemma
It's not really a surprise that one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas companies is bullish about the long-term view for the super-chilled fuel, but Shell's outlook also has inherent contradictions.
India to Launch World's Longest LPG Pipeline, Stretching 1,740 Miles, by June
India is set to commission the world’s longest LPG pipeline, stretching 1,740 miles, by June, a major milestone for the country’s energy infrastructure.
ADNOC, Osaka Gas Sign 15-Year LNG Supply Deal for Ruwais Project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Thursday it had signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas from its Ruwais project.
Inpex Sees Strong Buyer Demand for Indonesia’s $20 Billion Abadi LNG Project
Inpex Corp., Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, says it has received interest to buy liquefied natural gas from its $20 billion Abadi LNG project in Indonesia that exceeds planned output, its chief executive said.
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