Asia-Pacific

TES and Tokyo Gas partner to advance hard-to-decarbonize sectors with e-NG

Tree Energy Solutions and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. announce that they have signed an agreement to explore and develop e-NG supply chains globally as part of efforts to foster the global energy transition and the roll out of e-NG.

Sinopec signs new 27-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy

State-owned Chinese firm Sinopec signed a new 27-year LNG supply and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy.

Asia spot LNG prices fall amid full inventories, mild weather

Asian spot LNG prices fell this week but remained at a near nine-month high as geopolitical risks raised market concerns despite full inventories and a mild start to winter.

Gazprom delivers second LNG shipment to China, taking Suez Canal

Russia's Gazprom delivered a second shipment of LNG to China, sending it via the Suez Canal rather than the northern sea route taken by the previous cargo.

Mitigating Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) with Liquid Coatings

The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) span the oil and gas industry from upstream operations to midstream infrastructure to downstream applications, including the production of liquified natural gas (LNG).

Australia LNG workers vote in support for Chevron deal

An Australian union alliance's members voted in support to endorse deals on pay and conditions at Chevron's two LNG facilities in Australia.

Indonesia sees nearly 70 uncommitted LNG cargoes in 2026, seeks buyers

Indonesia sees nearly 70 uncommitted cargoes of LNG in 2026, energy ministry official Tutuka Ariadji said, as a number of gas projects are expected to come online in the coming years.

India's Petronet hopes diplomatic row with Qatar will not hurt gas talks

The CEO of India's Petronet LNG said he hoped negotiations between India and Qatar to extend their long-term liquefied natural gas import deals beyond 2028 would not be harmed by a diplomatic row between the countries.

Australia's Origin in talks to import LNG from Venice Energy's terminal

Australian energy infrastructure developer Venice Energy said that power producer Origin Energy is in talks to import LNG from its Outer Harbor LNG terminal and be the sole user for at least a decade.

Eni could more than double gas production in Indonesia

Italy's Eni could more than double its gas production in Indonesia thanks to the development of a recent discovery and potential synergies with assets it already owns.

Asia spot LNG prices steady on heating demand support

Asian spot LNG prices were little changed this week, as steady European heating demand supported prices despite forecasts of mild weather in the coming months.

Thailand soars from 11th to 8th in global LNG import rankings with 25% surge

Thailand has jumped from eleventh to eighth in the world ranking for imports of LNG, after purchases through October soared 25% from the same period in 2022.

South Korea's Hyundai, Saudi Aramco clinch $2.4 B gas plant deal

South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Hyundai Engineering have signed a $2.4-B contract with oil giant Saudi Aramco to build a gas processing plant.

IEA says "unprecedented" supply surge could lead to LNG glut from 2025

An expected strong rise in LNG production capacity will ease prices and gas supply concerns, but also risks creating a supply glut.

Construction of Mongolian part of Russian gas link to China may start in early 2024

Construction of the Mongolian portion of Russia's planned new Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline to China may start in the first quarter or first half of 2024.

Singapore LNG to develop country's second LNG terminal

Singapore LNG Corp will develop and operate the country's second LNG terminal, with gas supply capacity of up to 5 mtpa.

Russia's Gazprom to supply extra gas to Hungary and China this year

Russia's Gazprom will supply extra gas to Hungary through the coming winter and will also provide China with an additional 600 Mm3 this year on top of contractual obligations.

Asia spot LNG prices rise on stronger northeast Asian demand

Asian spot LNG prices rose more than $3 this week to a near nine-month high, supported by increased demand from northeast Asian buyers and amid tensions in the Middle East.

Russia aims to boost LNG sales, trade with China via NSR, Novak says

Russia wants to increase trade with China via the Northern Sea Route and become its top supplier of LNG.

Russian gas supplies to China may soon match exports to West Europe

Russian pipeline gas supplies to China may soon match volumes sent to Western Europe.

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Gas signs 2-yr LNG supply deal with Japan's JERA

Abu Dhabi's ADNOC Gas and Japan's JERA Global Markets signed a LNG agreement valued between $500-700 MM.

Chevron and LNG workers in Australia agree on deal

Chevron Australia and employees at its two LNG plants in Australia reached an agreement on pay and conditions, ending an impasse that had led workers to threaten renewed strikes later this week.

Russia-China oil and gas cooperation in focus as Putin visits Xi

Beijing has rejected Western criticism of its growing partnership with Moscow in light of Russia's conflict in Ukraine and it insists the ties do not flout international norms, and China has the prerogative to collaborate with whichever country it chooses.

Chevron LNG workers in Australia reaffirm strike plans

Workers at Chevron's two LNG plants in Australia reaffirmed their plan to resume strikes as mediated talks continue, with the U.S. energy major saying that workers were being unreasonable.

FueLNG celebrates monumental milestone: 100th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation

FueLNG, a joint venture between Seatrium Offshore & Marine Ltd and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd, announces the successful completion of its 100th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation.

Asia spot LNG prices rise as geopolitical tensions fuel supply woes

Asian spot LNG prices climbed $1 this week despite muted demand, tracking European gas prices, on concerns over tensions in the Middle East and damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline linking Estonia and Finland.

Spot LNG prices languish ahead of seasonal demand uptick

The price of spot liquefied natural gas remains in a pre-winter lull, but there are some signs that demand for the super-chilled fuel is starting its usual seasonal increase.

Chevron Australia, LNG unions to meet for mediated talks

Chevron and unions representing workers at its two Australian LNG facilities will meet for talks after the oil and gas major asked the industrial arbitrator to help close a deal as workers threaten to restart strikes.

Australia LNG unions threaten fresh strikes next week, Chevron says deal possible

Chevron has asked Australia's industrial tribunal to help resolve a "small number" of issues blocking a deal with unions at its two LNG facilities in Western Australia as workers announced plans to resume strikes next week.

Chevron Australia LNG workers back strike threat in second meeting, no talks

Workers at Chevron's two LNG facilities in Western Australia voted to restart strikes, endorsing a similar move by colleagues at a meeting less than 24-hours earlier.