Asia-Pacific
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 En..
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.
JERA's LNG purchase deal with U.S. Commonwealth LNG terminated
Last June, JERA, also Japan's top LNG buyer, said it had signed a 20-year SPA with Commonwealth LNG for 1 metric MMtpy from the developer's Louisiana project.
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.
Petronet expands Dahej LNG terminal to 22.5 MMtpy
Petronet LNG announced the commissioning of its expanded Dahej LNG terminal. The 5-MMtpy expansion project increased the facility's total production to 22.5 MMtpy. The terminal has 8 LNG storage tanks and other vaporization facilities. In FY 2023-24, PLL handled around 74% of country's total LNG..
JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
JGC Holdings Corporation is pleased to announce that its overseas engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) operating company, JGC Corporation (hereafter "JGC"), has been selected, together with Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. ("Hyundai E&C"), as the EPC contractor for a major lo..
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.
INPEX extends MoU with Persero for Abadi LNG project in Indonesia
INPEX has extended a MoU with PT Pertamina (Persero) (Pertamina) on a strategic collaboration to proactively pursue the implementation of the Abadi LNG Project in Masela Block in the Arafura Sea in Indonesia.
Vingroup proposes scrapping LNG-powered plant plan for renewables amid Iran war
Vingroup, the country's largest conglomerate by market capitalization but a newcomer to the energy sector, declined to comment.
Amogy and Hoku Infrastructure partner to advance ammonia-to-power projects for data centers
Under the agreement, Amogy and Hoku will assess the viability of pilot-scale ammonia-to-power projects in Japan and other Asian countries, incorporating Amogy’s ammonia-cracking catalysts into Hoku’s projects for potential commercial applications.
Shell warns Australia against taxing LNG windfall profits
Australia became the world's second-largest LNG supplier after Iranian strikes forced Qatar to halt production, with its export revenue set to surge due to lower supply caused by the conflict.
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 ..
Australia’s biggest LNG plants suffer outages due to cyclone, straining global supply
Australia became the world’s second-largest LNG exporter after Qatar shut down production this month following damage to its facilities from Iranian strikes.
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.
India buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after U.S. eases sanctions
Sanctioned tanker Aurora carrying Iranian LPG is expected to shortly reach the west coast port of Mangalore, the sources said and LSEG data showed.
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.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG
- Digital Exclusive: Evolving pressure relief valve designs protect LNG facilities
- Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub hit by missile attack, ‘extensive damage’ reported
- JGC-Hyundai JV awarded EPC contract for major low-carbon LNG plant project in Papua New Guinea
- Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years
