Asia-Pacific
Petronet LNG: LNG terminal expansion projects update, increasing trade via Singapore unit
According to Reuters, a Petronet LNG executive said that the Dahej LNG terminal expansion project is scheduled to be completed in 3 mos-4 mos. In addition, the executive provided the following update on other projects:
Adani Total Dhamra LNG terminal expansion not imminent
India's Adani Total has yet to conduct feasibility studies to double the capacity of its LNG terminal in Dhamra, a year after the JV announced it was in the early stages of planning a possible expansion.
Inpex targets FID for Indonesia's Abadi LNG project in 2027
Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer, Inpex Corp, said it aims to make a final investment decision on its Abadi LNG project in Indonesia in 2027 as part of its efforts to expand LNG supply. Under a new three-year business plan through 2027, the company plans to invest 1.8 trillion yen ($11.7 B) in growth areas, including its flagship Ichthys LNG project in Australia.
India's natural gas use target hinges on higher gas-fired power generation
India's plan to boost the share of natural gas in its energy mix hinges on lower global LNG prices that will make gas-fired electricity generation more competitive. India aims to raise the share of natural gas in its energy mix to 15% by 2030 from 6.2% currently.
Japan's JERA sees rising competition for U.S. LNG as Asia, Europe demand grow
Japan's top power generator JERA expects competition for U.S. LNG to increase as demand from Asia and Europe rises, its Asia CEO said. "There are many potential buyers. Asian and European buyers are really interested in U.S. energy. So, there are many competitors,” JERA Asia CEO Izumi Kai told Reuters on the sidelines of the India Energy Week conference.
TotalEnergies signs 10-yr LNG supply deal with India's GSPC
TotalEnergies has signed a deal to supply the Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation with 400,000 metric tpy of LNG, beginning in 2026. India will have to double annual imports by the end of the decade to meet rising demand from rapid urbanization and industrialization.
ADNOC Gas signs 14-yr, multibillion dollar LNG supply agreement with Indian Oil Corp.
The agreement, signed by ADNOC Gas and IndianOil, is valued in the range of $7 B-$9 B over its 14-year term.
Shell sees significant LNG growth in near term under its scenarios
Global demand for LNG will see a robust rise in the next few years, while gas will likely see a more gradual dynamic and oil may peak at the beginning of the next decade, scenarios published by Shell showed.
India gas demand to surge by 2030, doubling LNG imports, says IEA
India's natural gas consumption is set to jump 60% between 2023 and 2030, doubling the country's need for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, as domestic output is expected to grow much more slowly than demand.
Bangladesh seeking long-term LNG deals, to build new import terminals
Bangladesh is looking for long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals with exporting nations such as Brunei, an adviser to the South Asian nation's energy ministry said at the India Energy Week conference on Tuesday.
Tecnimont, Paradeep Municipality and NITK hold groundbreaking for biogas plant in India
Tecnimont Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of TECNIMONT, Paradeep Municipality and the National Institute of Technology of Karmataka Surathkal held a groundbreaking ceremony for the 1-tpd biogas plant at Paradeep Municipality, District Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.
Sapphire Technologies, Tulip Compression join forces to advance clean energy in India
Sapphire Technologies, a leader in energy recovery systems for hydrogen (H2) and natural gas applications, has announced a strategic expansion into India with its partnership with Tulip Compression Pvt. Ltd. (TCPL), a prominent provider of energy solutions in the region’s natural gas industry. Together, the companies aim to deploy Sapphire’s FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander (FIT) technology to India, addressing critical energy infrastructure challenges while advancing the country’s clean energy ambitions.
Taiwan looks to buy Alaskan natural gas as it seeks to head off U.S. tariffs
Taiwan is interested in natural gas from Alaska and will continue to assess the feasibility of purchases, the economy ministry said on Monday, as the government looks to narrow the trade surplus with the United States and head off tariffs.
Oman, Australia LNG vessels head west as Europe draws supply
At least three vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman and Australia are heading west for delivery, with one sailing through the Red Sea, shiptracking data showed on Monday, as higher prices in Europe continue to draw more supplies.
ADNOC agrees to 5-yr LNG supply deal with India's BPCL
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) will supply 2.5 MMt of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India's Bharat Petroleum Corp under a new 5-yr deal.
India's GAIL revives plan to buy US LNG as Trump ends ban on export permits
GAIL India Ltd will seek to buy a stake in a U.S. LNG plant or secure long-term U.S. LNG supply after the Trump administration lifted a ban on export permits for new projects, chairman Sandeep Kumar Gupta said.
Pakistan's LNG deal with Qatar open to renegotiation next year
Pakistan's liquefied natural gas (LNG) pact with Qatar allows for either party to initiate renegotiation talks next year but no decision has been taken on whether to do this, Pakistan's petroleum minister said on Friday.
China's U.S. ethane imports to surge in 2025 in drive to cut costs
Despite a growing trade war between Washington and Beijing, China's ethane imports from the U.S. are set to surge this year as big petrochemical producers battling shrinking profits switch to the cheaper feedstock flowing from the U.S. shale gas boom.
Russians told not to panic over 'gas cloud' in city near plant struck by Ukraine
The governor of Russia's Astrakhan region told residents not to panic on Wednesday after its main city, close to a huge gas chemical complex that was attacked by Ukrainian drones this week, was enveloped in a cloud of natural gas.
East Timor favors Australia over Chinese firms on major gas project
East Timor would prefer to work with Australia and partners Woodside Energy and Japan's Osaka Gas over Chinese firms that have expressed interest in developing the stalled Greater Sunrise natural gas field
Thailand to import more U.S. ethane to reduce trade surplus
Thailand will increase U.S. ethane imports by at least 1 MMt starting from the second quarter of this year to try to reduce its trade surplus with the United States.
Russia's Astrakhan gas plant's fuel output halted for months by drone
Russia's Astrakhan gas processing plant is likely to suspend motor fuel production for several months after sustaining drone attacks this week.
China tariff retaliation targets its modest U.S. energy imports
China is the world's top energy importer but its purchases from the U.S. are relatively modest, blunting the impact of Beijing's move on Tuesday to slap retaliatory tariffs on imports of U.S. crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal.
Russia's January LNG exports down 5%, data shows
Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in January fell by 5% from a year earlier to 2.75 MM tonnes (t), LSEG preliminary data showed on Monday.
Japan weighs Alaska LNG pipeline pledge to win Trump's favor
Japan is considering offering support for a $44-B gas pipeline in Alaska as it seeks to court U.S. President Donald Trump and forestall potential trade friction, according to three officials familiar with the matter.
Vietnam's first LNG power plant to start generating to national grid on Saturday
The 750-megawatt Nhon Trach 3 Plant in the southern province of Dong Nai is the first in a fleet of 13 LNG-fired plants with total capacity of 22.4 gigawatts that Vietnam aims to have by 2030.
EU won't ban Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, diplomats say
The European Commission did not propose a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in its latest package of sanctions because member states raised concerns about first securing alternatives including from the U.S., EU diplomats said.
ADNOC Gas strengthens partnership with JERA global markets through new LNG agreement
ADNOC Gas Plc. and its subsidiaries (ADNOC Gas or the company), a world-class integrated gas processing company, has signed a $450-MM (AED1.653-B) 3-yr liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with JERA Global Markets Pte. Ltd.
LNG imports jump as Europe draws cargoes from Asia
The world's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are set to jump to the highest in a year in January as Europe's winter demand draws cargoes away from top-consuming region Asia.
Malaysia's Petronas to decommission Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline
Malaysia's Petronas will decommission the Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline, the state energy firm said on Tuesday in its activity outlook report.
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