Asia-Pacific
PacificLight Power to build H2-ready gas power plant in Singapore
PacificLight Power (PLP) said on Friday it has received approval from the Singapore government to build a new hydrogen (H2)-fueled gas power plant on Jurong Island.
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
The severing of one of Russia's last gas export routes to Europe is being felt most painfully in a small, mainly Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldova that has for decades looked to Moscow for protection.
Russian gas flows via Ukraine for last days as transit deal crumbles
Russia pumped gas on Monday to European customers via Ukraine for one of the last days before a key transit deal expires at the end of the year, marking the almost complete loss of Russia's once mighty hold over the European gas market.
Austria energy regulator expects smooth transition as Ukraine gas deal ends
Austria should not face supply disruption as it has prepared for the switch from eastern supplies of natural gas to western alternatives after Ukraine's contract with Gazprom expires on Tuesday.
Moldova to limit power exports, limit use as Russian gas cut-off looms
Moldova said on Friday it will curb power exports and introduce measures to reduce consumption by at least a third from Jan. 1, as it prepares for an end to Russian natural gas supplies.
Russia's first ice-class LNG carrier enters sea trials
The first Russian-built, ice-class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has entered sea trials, as part of Russia's efforts to raise global LNG market share despite U.S. sanctions.
Russian pipeline gas and LNG exports to Europe up 18%–20% in 2024
Total exports of Russian gas to European countries have so far been 18%–20% higher this year than in 2023.
Gazprom's gas output to rise to around 416 Bm3 in 2024
Russia's Gazprom said on Thursday the group's natural gas production is set to rise this year by 61 Bm3 to around 416 Bm3.
Russia's domestic LPG prices halve following EU embargo
Domestic prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Russia halved in December from the previous month due to an influx of the fuel, exports of which have been curbed by European sanctions.
Modules arrive to further advance the Pluto Train 2 expansion project (Australia)
The Scarborough Energy Project has passed another significant milestone with the final Pluto Train 2 modules arriving at the Pluto LNG facility in Karratha, Western Australia.
Japan's JERA, Toho Gas to build two gas-fired power plants in Chita
Japanese power generator JERA and city gas provider Toho Gas said on Monday they will build the No.7 and No.8 gas-fired power units at JERA's Chita thermal power station in central Japan, targeting operations in fiscal year 2029.
What happens when Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine stops?
Here is what happens if Russian gas transit via Ukraine is completely turned off and who will be affected most.
Russia calls gas sales to Europe 'complicated' as deal with Ukraine nears end
Russia said on Monday the situation with European countries that buy its gas through a transit deal via Ukraine was very complicated and needs more attention, a day after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Turkey, Hungary say U.S. grants waivers for Russian Gazprombank gas payments
Turkey and Hungary said they have received exemptions for gas payments to Russia after the United States imposed sanctions on Gazprombank, removing a major hurdle to the gas trade with Moscow.
Asahi Kasei receives governmental support to expand manufacturing capacity for green H2 production equipment
Asahi Kasei has received governmental support for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity for cell frames and membranes of alkaline water electrolyzers for the production of green hydrogen (H2) at its plant site in Kawasaki, Japan.
Chevron, Woodside in Western Australia LNG asset swap deal
Woodside and Chevron said on Thursday they would streamline oil and gas operations in Western Australia through a stake swap deal, a move resulting in the Australian energy giant exiting the $34-B Wheatstone LNG project.
Ukraine may consider Russian gas transit if Moscow not paid during war
Ukraine could consider the continued transit of Russian gas on the condition that Moscow does not receive money for the fuel until after the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.
Bureau Veritas, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. announce partnership to develop carbon capture and storage solutions
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore is partnering with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to develop floating CO2 storage units and carbon capture and storage projects in the Republic of Korea, with the aim to significantly reduce green house gas emissions.
U.S. keeps its LNG exports crown even as luster fades
U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are on track to climb to new highs in 2024, as record domestic natural gas production spurred the 10th straight year of volume growth in the lucrative LNG export sector.
Chevron Australia signs long-term gas supply deal with Alcoa
U.S. oil giant Chevron's Australian unit says it would supply a total of 130 petajoules of gas to aluminum producer Alcoa over a 10-yr period starting 2028.
Moldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms
Moldova's parliament voted early on Friday to impose a national state of emergency for 60 days starting on Dec. 16 due to an expected cut-off of Russian gas supplies from Jan. 1.
Hungary says Russian gas payment issue has been resolved
Hungary has found a solution that will allow it to pay for Russian gas shipments via the Turkstream pipeline from Bulgaria without falling foul of U.S. sanctions, its foreign minister said on Friday, without providing details of the agreement.
Wood Mackenzie: Defining the energy transition
As the energy landscape rapidly transforms due to decarbonization, electrification and geopolitical shifts, Wood Mackenzie has released five compelling charts that highlight key trends shaping the sector in the latest Horizons report.
Gas price shock set to add to Europe's industrial pain
Europe's struggling industries are bracing for a new gas price shock over the coming winter months, as colder weather depletes stocks, competition with Asia for liquefied natural gas (LNG) intensifies, and the prospect of reduced Russian supplies looms.
Sembcorp Industries inks 10-yr LNG supply deal with Chevron's Singapore unit
Sembcorp Industries said its Sembcorp Fuels unit signed a deal with Chevron USA's Singapore unit to import up to 0.6 MMtpy LNG starting in 2028.
API: Demand for U.S. LNG shows folly of permitting pause
Global demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains strong – which again should give pause to the Biden administration’s decision to halt in permitting for new and pending LNG export projects.
Putin removes Gazprombank from payments for Russian gas exports
Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled a requirement for all buyers of Russian gas to pay through Gazprombank, a presidential decree showed on Thursday, after the United States targeted the state-controlled lender with sanctions.
Pakistan defers LNG contract with Qatar for a year
Pakistan has deferred an agreement to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar for a year, Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik said on Wednesday, and will now receive the contracted LNG cargoes in 2026 instead of 2025.
QatarEnergy signs long-term LNG deal with Shell for delivery to China
State-owned QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sales and purchase agreement with oil and gas major Shell to supply it with LNG for delivery to China. The deal is for the supply of 3 MMtpy of LNG, said QatarEnergy in a statement on Monday, adding that the agreement will start in January 2025.
Update: Russian gas flows via Ukraine to Europe, Austria steady
Russian gas exports to Europe through Ukraine were stable on Friday, as were nominations for supply to Austria from Slovakia, according to supplier Gazprom and system operator Eustream.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Tecnimont to build waste-to-biogas plant to fuel local kitchens in India
- Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
- Indonesia regulator confirms disruption at bp's Tangguh LNG project
- Toyo awarded EPC contract for Dahej LNG terminal (India)
