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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.
EQT, Glencore commit to buy more LNG from Commonwealth
Commonwealth said on Wednesday it had sold enough of the export capacity from its 9.5-MMtpy Louisiana (U.S.) project to seek financing but did not disclose the buyers of the final volumes.
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.
U.S. remains Spain's top gas source but Russian shipments increase
The U.S. accounted for 11,938 GWh, or 31.7% of the total, followed by Algeria with 10,262 GWh, or 30.2%. Russian imports surged to 9,807 GWh, representing 26.1% of the total, more than double the 4,393 gigawatt-hours imported a year earlier.
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.
Nikkiso to provide pumps for Germany’s largest land-based import terminal
Nikkiso CE&IG is providing both high-pressure and low-pressure pumps for the project, which is being built by Hanseatic Energy Hub and scheduled to be operational in 2029.
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.
Loaded Qatar LNG vessels retreat after nearing Strait of Hormuz
Had the vessels successfully crossed the strait, it would have been the first transit of LNG cargoes through the waterway since the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began on February 28.
Russian LNG producer Novatek sets up company to build vessels
Western sanctions imposed in 2022 significantly limited the availability for Russia of ice-class tankers to transport LNG cargos.
U.S. Energy Department authorizes additional exports of LNG from Elba Island terminal
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today authorized an immediate 22% increase in exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Elba Island Terminal in Chatham County, Georgia. With today’s order, Kinder Morgan subsidiary Southern LNG Company L.L.C., operator of the Elba Island LNG Terminal, is ..
Golden Pass LNG in Texas set to load first export cargo amid record feedgas intake
Golden Pass - a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil - will be one of the largest U.S. LNG export plants with total capacity of more than 18 metric MMtpy once fully operational.
Japanese-owned LNG tanker crosses the Strait of Hormuz
Until U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran began at the end of February, leading to the effective closure of the Strait, it was the route for about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
Thailand seeks more LNG from Malaysia
Thailand would need to diversify some of its LNG supply away from the Middle East, estimated at roughly 5% to 10%.
Iran war is both a boost and a threat to Australia's LNG
The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran has changed the global market for liquefied natural gas (LNG), providing a boost to producers outside the Middle East that will likely last long after the current conflict ends.
Golden Pass LNG marks historic milestone with first LNG production
First LNG paves the way for Golden Pass LNG to deliver its first cargo, achieve sustained liquefaction operations, and meet its commercial and strategic objectives.
Edison says Qatar still evaluating impact of Iran attack on LNG supply
A pause in LNG supply until mid‑June, which QatarEnergy notified the Italian utility of last week, was mainly due to the shipping blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine seeks more LNG and diesel from Greece
Ukraine is already receiving U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) via Greece through the Vertical Corridor, but its share of total imports remains small.
Egypt and Cyprus sign framework agreement for cooperation on gas
A spokesperson for the Cypriot presidency said that the non-binding agreement will be a base upon which the two countries can negotiate more agreements for the exploitation of Cyprus' reserves.
Japan to relax rules from April to boost coal-fired power amid LNG import risks
Higher coal usage to reduce need for LNG, METI says Japan LNG stockpile equal one year of supply via Strait of Hormuz Japan, others should opt for more nuclear power, IEA chief tells industry minister in Tokyo Japan's industry ministry will relax rules for one year to increase the use of ..
Russia's options to reroute LNG from Europe limited by high shipping costs, contract structure
Russia, facing a European ban on Russian LNG imports on short-term contracts from April 25 and on long-term contracts from January 1, 2027, could look elsewhere for customers seeking to access LNG supplies.
Hungary to curb gas flows to Ukraine until Druzhba oil flows resume
Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders are outliers in the EU for maintaining relations with Moscow, blame Kyiv for an outage on the Druzhba oil pipeline that supplies their refineries with Russian crude pumped through Ukraine.
Venture Global working to ship critical LNG cargoes globally, CEO says
The company has said that 31% of its production this year has not been sold under long-term contracts, creating an opportunity to sell LNG to Asian countries most affected by war-related supply disruptions.
India orders strengthening of natural gas infrastructure amid supply constraints
Constraints on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas supply are expected to persist for a "long time" due to damage and shutdowns at Gulf liquefaction facilities supplying India.
Russia's Novatek strikes a preliminary deal on LNG supply to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned this month that Russia could stop gas supplies to Europe with immediate effect and seek longer‑term commitments elsewhere.
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