Asia-Pacific
Golar LNG signs finance lease agreements for FLNG Gimi
Golar LNG Limited announced that it has entered into finance lease agreements with a consortium of leading Chinese leasing companies for the refinancing of the existing FLNG Gimi debt facility. The sale leaseback facility will be approximately $1.2 B.
Powered by GE Vernova’s H-Class equipment, 1.2-GW Pulau Indah power plant begins operation
GE Vernova Inc. has announced a Selangor state-linked company, Worldwide Holding Berhad (WHB)’s Pulau Indah power plant achieved the start of operation in Selangor, approximately 60 km from the Malaysian capital city, Kuala Lumpur.
Aiming for energy security, Taiwan seeks to invest in Alaska LNG project
Taiwanese state energy firm CPC Corp. has signed an agreement with Alaska Gasline Development Corp. to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) and invest in the project, a move Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said would ensure the island's energy security.
Japan gas industry head says higher U.S. LNG imports must be mutually beneficial
Higher imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) would enhance Japan's supply stability and energy security, but they must be pursued in a mutually beneficial manner for both parties, the head of Japan's gas industry group said on Wednesday.
Qilak LNG, Alaska's smaller gas project, seeks a role in Trump's Asia push
Qilak LNG, which is hoping to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, wants to be part of U.S. President Donald Trump's push for rising gas exports from the remote peninsula to Asian markets, its Chief Executive Mead Treadwell said.
Excelerate Energy, PV Gas announce strategic partnership for U.S. LNG supply
Excelerate Energy Inc., a leading provider of floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions, and Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV Gas), a subsidiary of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on securing a reliable and stable supply of LNG sourced from the United States as early as 2026.
ExxonMobil Australia, Woodside approve FID for $221-MM gas project
ExxonMobil's Australian unit said that its Gippsland Basin JV with Woodside Energy has approved its final investment decision to develop the Turrum Phase 3 project, targeting underdeveloped gas resources and possibly providing additional resources for the domestic market
Petronas says still in talks with Sarawak over gas aggregator role
Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas said on Saturday it is continuing discussions with multiple stakeholders following a report that negotiations over the ongoing gas aggregator role with Petros have reached a deadlock.
Alaskan officials to seek investors in Japan as Trump touts U.S. LNG
The project aims to transport natural gas south from Alaska's remote north via a $44-B 1,300-km pipeline, to be shipped as LNG to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Exports could begin by 2030 from a project that could deliver about 3.5 Bft3/d.
CTCI Corp., IHI awarded EPC contract to build LNG cryo tanks for CPC Corp. in Taiwan
CTCI Corporation has jointly won a NT$26.6-B (> $800 MM) EPC bid with Japan’s IHI Plant Services Corporation to build LNG cryogenic tanks for CPC Corp., Taiwan’s state-owned petroleum company, at CPC Kaohsiung Intercontinental LNG Terminal.
Alaska (U.S.) LNG project could start up by 2030, state governor says
Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska (U.S.) could begin by 2030, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump talked up the proposed $44-B Alaska LNG project in his address to Congress last week.
Woodside signs long-term LNG supply deal with China Resources Gas
Australian energy giant Woodside Energy has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement with China Resources Gas International for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China.
U.S., Vietnam firms sign deals on energy and minerals
Vietnamese and Americans firms have signed a series of deals on energy and minerals during a visit to the United States by Vietnam's trade minister.
U.S. propane exports have increased every year since 2007
U.S. propane exports averaged a record 1.8 MMbpd in 2024, the most since the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) began collecting this data in 1973. U.S. propane exports increased for each of the last 17 years, with growth driven by higher demand in East Asia, mainly China, and a widening propane price differential between U.S. and global benchmarks.
Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet
Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the U.S. this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials.
India's IOC seeks LNG cargoes for 2025-2029 delivery
State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has issued a tender seeking liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery through to 2029, two industry sources said on Friday.
Indonesia embarks on long-stalled LNG push to displace diesel in power plants
After a decade of false starts, Indonesia is rolling out a $1.5-B project to distribute 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.
Vopak to build ethane tanks to support Thailand's petrochemical production
Vopak has reached a positive final investment decision it build 160,000-m3 tank infrastructure in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, to support the import of U.S. ethane into Thailand for petrochemical crackers
Update: Trump says Japan, South Korea want to partner with U.S. in Alaska pipeline
Japan, South Korea and other countries want to partner with the United States in a "gigantic" natural gas pipeline in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, claiming they would invest "trillions of dollars each."
Anglo-Eastern launches state-of-the-art LNG/ammonia bunkering station skid for maritime training
Anglo-Eastern, a global leader in innovative maritime training solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG)/ammonia bunkering station skid at Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA) located in Karjat, Mumbai which was unveiled during Anglo-Eastern’s 2025 Mumbai Conference in February.
South Korea and U.S. to form working group on Alaska LNG project, tariffs
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers.
Shell's LNG optimism for Asia has a volume vs price conundrum
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.
Malaysia's Petronas to supply more gas to Sabah Energy
Malaysian state energy firm Petronas said on it will supply more gas to Sabah Energy to help meet the industrial needs of northern Borneo's Sabah state.
Europe Gas: Prices extend gains amid LNG concerns, colder weather
European and British wholesale gas prices extended gains from the previous day, driven by colder weather forecasts and to ensure competitive pricing with Asia for deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
VDMA valves association market analysis: Industry standstill looms after a strong 2024
The industrial valves industry performed better than expected in 2024 despite adverse conditions. Overall, nominal sales growth of 6% was achieved. While European business declined by 1%, international sales climbed by 11%.
Inpex CEO says buyers' interest for Indonesia's Abadi LNG exceeds planned output
Inpex Corp., Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, says it has received interest to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its $20-B Abadi LNG project in Indonesia that exceeds planned output.
Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for cruise passenger ships successfully completed at Singapore Cruise Center
As part of this pioneering operation, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered the LNG via the bunker vessel Brassavola to Silversea’s Silver Nova. Brassavola is managed by V.Ships and owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.
Shell expects 60% rise in global LNG demand by 2040 as Asia leads growth
Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is estimated to rise by around 60% by 2040, driven largely by economic growth in Asia, artificial intelligence (AI) impact and efforts to cut emissions in heavy industries and transportation.
Woodside sees $1.2-B U.S. LNG play paying off as Trump policies drive deals
Woodside Energy, Australia's top gas producer, is well positioned to capitalize on demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) driven by President Donald Trump’s trade policy and pro-fossil fuel agenda.
Asahi Kasei holds grand opening for a new biogas purification system in Japan
Asahi Kasei celebrated the grand opening of a biogas purification system in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The system uses Asahi Kasei’s CO2 separation/recovery technology utilizing zeolites.
- EnviTec Biogas looks to expand biogas production into the U.S.
- Biogas in France: TotalEnergies starts its 2nd largest unit in Normandy
- ONEOK announces joint ventures with MPLX to build LPG export terminal at U.S. Gulf Coast location
- Ukraine plans to import 800 MMm3 of gas until April after Russian strikes
- Trump lifts freeze on U.S. LNG export permit applications
