Asia-Pacific
ADNOC LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war
The 136,357-m3 tanker, which is managed by Adnoc Logistics & Services and was last seen in the Gulf on March 30, has shown up off the west coast of India, suggesting it has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after several weeks without signal.
Burckhardt Compression wins several orders for LNG terminals in Thailand and Taiwan
Across the two terminals, the orders comprise a total of eight Laby® compressor units for boil-off gas (BOG) services and one for minimum send-of service, supporting safe, efficient and low-emissions LNG handling in the region.
Japan's JERA secures adequate LNG stocks through July despite Iran crisis
JERA, also Japan's top LNG buyer, handles about 35 metric MMtpy of imports and trading, of which roughly 27 metric MMtpy are used domestically.
Evonik becomes membrane technology partner for public-private biogas upgrader in Asia
Evonik will supply its SEPURAN® Green membranes and patented technology to biogas upgrader MTCO MTCO is a key renewable energy producer in Malaysia with plans to expand biogas plant development across Asia SEPURAN® Green biogas upgrading technology is fully backward integrated with system design..
ADNOC receives 6th LNG carrier in $1.2-B fleet order from Jiangnan Shipyard in China
‘Al Taweelah’ is the 6th new-build LNG carrier in a $1.2 billion fleet order placed in 2022 175,000 m³ vessel family strengthens ADNOC L&S’ ability to support reliable global energy supply Fleet expansion supports ADNOC’s integrated upstream and downstream operations ADNOC Logistics & Service..
Ebara Elliott Energy awarded contract from Kawasaki to advance global liquefied hydrogen supply chain
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE), a leading global provider of high-performance turbomachinery and a subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, has been awarded a breakthrough order from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to supply specialized liquid hydrogen booster pumps and cryogenic Hydrogen Return Gas Blowers for..
Chevron resumes full production at Wheatstone LNG after repairs for cyclone damage
Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck the 8.9-MMtpy facility in late March, leaving both LNG processing trains offline.
China's LNG imports plunge, helping Asia adjust to Iran war losses
Despite the loss of volumes, it could be argued that Asia's LNG markets are being more successful in adjusting to the fallout from the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran than those for crude oil and refined products.
Japan got bulk of Russian LNG from Sakhalin-2 in 2025
Japan, like other G7 countries, has reduced its Russian energy imports since the start of Moscow's conflict with Ukraine in February 2022, but has kept stakes in several fossil fuel projects in the country for its energy security.
Consortium signs landmark €15-B MoU infrastructure and clean technology project investments in India
Haffner Energy welcomes the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Maharashtra, India, JW Global Group, and The Seed Consortium Partners. This MoU represents approximately €15 billion (Rs 1,65,000 crore) in planned investment across four large-scale infrast..
Japex secures two LNG cargoes on spot basis as substitute for Middle East supplies
Japex normally procures LNG through term contracts to supply fuel for power generation at the Fukushima Natural Gas Power Plant.
Singapore GasCo secures extra LNG cargoes, eyes term deals despite war volatility
The city-state, which relies on gas to generate 95% of its electricity has been importing increasing volumes of LNG, reaching 5.93 million tons last year, nearly half of it shipped from Qatar.
Australia's Amplitude Energy signs gas supply deal with AGL Energy
Australian oil and gas producer Amplitude Energy said it had signed a binding agreement to supply gas from its East Coast Supply Project (ECSP) to AGL Energy, the country's largest power producer. Here are some details: Deal covers about 20 petajoules of gas in total over an initial four-year ..
Inpex Ichthys LNG workers reject proposed employment agreement
Workers at Inpex's Ichthys liquefied natural gas plant, one of Australia's largest, have rejected a proposed employment agreement, Inpex said in a statement on Friday. "INPEX remains focused on maintaining safe operations at Ichthys LNG, reaching a fair and equitable agreement with employees," a sp..
Russia delivers second post-sanctions LNG cargo from Portovaya to China
The small-scale Portovaya plant, which has a production capacity of 1.5 MMtpy of LNG, started operations in September 2022.
BEL Valves announces multi-million-pound contract to supply Indonesia’s first carbon capture project
UK based valve and actuation specialist, BEL Valves, has announced its first Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) win in a multi-million-pound contract that will see the company supply to Indonesia’s first Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage project. BEL Valves – part of the British ..
How China is plugging energy supply gaps left by U.S.-Iran conflict
China secured roughly half of its total imports of crude oil, refined fuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the Middle East in 2025.
Asia boosts U.S. LPG imports to replace Middle East supply
LPG exports from the Middle East, Asia's top supplier of the fuel used for cooking and feedstock for petrochemical plants, have plunged since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran started in late February.
Inpex to send additional condensate to Australian refineries
Japan’s Inpex said on Monday it would make additional condensate cargoes available to Australian refiners from its Ichthys liquefied natural gas project in Darwin.
IEEJ: Japan risks summer power crunch due to Middle East LNG disruptions
Japan takes delivery of some 4 metric MMtpy of LNG - or 6% of its total LNG imports - via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed due to the Iran war.
Petrovietnam Gas to ramp up LNG imports
It has taken delivery of two LNG cargoes with a total of 60,000 tons from Malaysia and Brunei this month.
Indonesia's Donggi Senoro says it will fulfil overseas LNG contracts amid calls to prioritize local sales
LNG output from PT Donggi Senoro LNG has been contracted by Japanese and South Korean buyers until at least 2027.
Australia, Singapore leaders pledge closer energy ties to tackle global supply shock
The leaders said they agreed to ensure the flow of essential supplies including diesel and LNG, making "maximum efforts" to boost their energy security.
Iran ceasefire eases fears but LNG sector left scarred
A Middle East ceasefire signals de-escalation, but the conflict has scarred the global LNG industry, denting confidence in Gulf suppliers and raising doubts among Asian buyers, particularly poorer countries, over the fuel’s reliability and affordability, a top industry executive said.
GTT to design a 10,000-m3 onshore storage tank for LNG liquefaction plant in China
This configuration represents a significant step forward for small-scale LNG infrastructure, which requires optimized energy performance due to the limited land footprint.
Bangladesh's RPGCL seeks 3 LNG cargoes for May delivery
Bangladesh's Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking three cargoes of liquefied natural gas for delivery in May, according to a document on its website dated April 6. It is seeking the cargoes for delivery on May 7-8, 12-13 and 14-15, in a tender closing on April 8..
Russia's Yamal LNG sends first cargo to China since November
Yamal LNG, controlled by Russia's largest liquefied natural gas producer Novatek, has sent its first cargo to China since last November, LSEG data showed on Tuesday, weeks before the gradual enforcement of Europe's ban on Russian LNG imports. The project, located on the Yamal peninsula in the Arcti..
Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from 'major' country
Taiwan, a major semiconductor producer, had relied on Qatar for around a third of its LNG before the conflict, and has said it has secured alternate supplies for the months ahead from countries including Australia and the United States.
Astana continuing negotiations on possibility of building gas pipeline from Russia to China through Kazakhstan
The Kazakh Energy Ministry is continuing its dialogue regarding the construction of a transit gas pipeline from Russia to China, the ministry told Interfax. "Issues of developing gas transport routes, including the Russia-Kazakhstan-China direction, are being studied. Interaction with interested pa..
Indonesia asks LNG, crude oil producers to prioritize domestic market
The government will not issue export recommendations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) this year except for cargoes that have already been contracted.
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