Asia

• Pakistan: Singapore-based BBE D Pte. Ltd. to Acquire Euro Gas Pakistan. Pakistan’s CCP approves the acquisition of majority shares in Euro Gas by Singapore-based BBE D Pte. Ltd. Read more
• Pakistan: KP rejects RLNG-based gas connections. Read more
• Pakistan: OGDC Receives Rs7.73bn Third Interest Instalment Under Circular Debt Plan. Read more
• Pakistan: Finnish tech giant Metso keen to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq. Read more
• Japan: Polish energy firm Orlen has shipped LNG to Japan, marking its expansion into the Asian market and diversifying supply sources for Japan amid global energy shifts. This move underscores growing international trade links for European suppliers entering Asia. Source: https://industryalarm.pl/energetyka-gaz-lng-japonia-orlen/
• Vietnam: PM Urges GE Vernova to Boost Clean Energy Investment. Vietnam commits to reforms to attract foreign clean energy investment, highlighting opportunities for GE Vernova and others. Read more
• India: SEBI fines Swan LNG CEO for Insider Trading Violations. SEBI imposes a penalty of Rs 2 lakh on Rahul Sharma (CEO, Swan LNG) for insider trading violations at Swan Corp (formerly Swan Energy Ltd). Read more
• Weaker Chinese demand has contributed to falling European gas prices, as ample inventories and reduced Asian pull ease global supply pressures. Ships remain key to increasing Russian LNG flows to Asia post-EU embargo, with ship availability and ship-to-ship transfers critical for boosting volumes. Source: https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/092625-ships-hold-key-to-asia-upping-russian-lng-imports-after-eu-embargo

Africa

• Mozambique: ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods sought security assurances from Mozambique’s president for the company’s $30 billion Rovuma LNG project amid ongoing Islamist insurgency threats in the Cabo Delgado region. This follows recent attacks and aims to ensure safe terminal construction, with Exxon demanding government guarantees before final investment. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-chief-sought-security-assurances-gas-terminal-mozambique-president-ft-2025-09-30/
• Equatorial Guinea: The country has boosted LNG production through a new agreement with Chevron, tying the Aseng oil field to the Punta Europa LNG facility. This deal enhances feed gas supply, optimizes existing infrastructure, and supports increased LNG output, aligning with Equatorial Guinea’s strategy to maximize hydrocarbon resources. Source: https://news.frontierafricareports.com/article/equatorial-guinea-boosts-liquefied-natural-gas-lng-production-with-chevron-aseng-agreement
• Nigeria: Nigeria’s Linetrale is stepping up LNG trade ahead of an anticipated supply boom, positioning itself as a key player in global markets by leveraging upcoming production increases and new infrastructure developments. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-29/nigeria-s-linetrale-steps-up-lng-trade-ahead-of-supply-boom
• Egypt: Eni to invest $8bn in Egypt’s energy sector. Read more

North America

• United States: TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne warned of potential overkill in U.S. LNG projects, noting a 50% global capacity jump by 2030 but highlighting risks from high-cost developments amid market saturation. This comes as TotalEnergies expands its Gulf Coast plans. Source: http://www.naturalgasintel.com/news/totalenergies-ceo-warns-of-us-lng-project-overkill-even-as-its-gulf-coast-plans-expand/
• United States: Argent LNG’s 25 million tpy export terminal at Port Fourchon has been accepted into FERC’s pre-filing process under Docket No. PF25-11, advancing regulatory steps for construction. Source: https://www.lngindustry.com/special-reports/23052025/igu-releases-2025-world-lng-report/
• United States: Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Golar LNG with a Buy rating, citing strong potential in floating LNG (FLNG) amid growing demand. Source: https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/goldman-sachs-initiates-golar-lng-stock-with-buy-rating-sees-flng-potential-93CH-4262524
• United States: Glencore LNG Head to Lead Oil & Gas Trading Division. Maxim Kolupaev promoted to oversee all oil & gas trading after Alex Sanna’s 2025 departure, highlighting LNG-trading’s growing role. Read more
• Canada: Cedar LNG provided a project update, including preparations for transmission line construction in an approved alternate corridor and an upcoming application for operations-phase amendments, signaling progress toward operational readiness. Source: https://t.co/cdg32kkR45
• Canada: Shell CEO Wael Sawan highlighted LNG Canada as a key facility, with considerations for a second phase pending factors like cost and Indigenous partnerships. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/lng-is-shells-top-contribution-energy-industry-over-next-decade-ceo-says-2025-09-30/
• Trinidad & Tobago: Senior Executive Leaves National Gas Company (NGC) Verlier Quan-Vie, VP (Commercial) of NGC, resigns; more details pending. Read more

South America

• Argentina: Río Negro province approved a second floating LNG (FLNG) unit as YPF advances agreements for the Argentina LNG project, enhancing export capabilities and integrating with regional gas supplies. Source: https://www.ogj.com/pipelines-transportation/lng/news/55319415/rio-negro-approves-second-flng-as-ypf-advances-agreements-for-argentina-lng

Europe

• European gas prices fell due to weaker Chinese LNG demand and ample inventories, with TTF futures declining amid steady supplies. This reflects reduced Asian competition for cargoes. Source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/european-gas-price-falls-on-weaker-chinese-demand-ample-inventories-0bb18c23
• EU imports of Russian gas, including LNG, have grown despite efforts to phase out, with Belgium and France as key buyers. Source: https://www.highnorthnews.com/en/eu-imports-russian-gas-grow-again-including-lng-contrasting-brussels-latest-efforts-phase-out
• United Kingdom: WinGD announced plans to offer lower-emission ethanol-fueled ship engines from 2026, targeting LNG carriers and reducing maritime emissions. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/wingd-offer-first-lower-emission-ethanol-fuelled-ship-engines-2026-2025-09-30/

China

• China’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports are projected to decline for the eleventh consecutive month in September 2025, expected to drop more than a fifth from the previous year due to high spot prices and sluggish demand from industrial and power sectors. This ongoing slump reflects broader economic slowdowns and ample domestic stockpiles, impacting global prices. Source: https://www.energyconnects.com/news/gas-lng/2025/september/china-s-september-lng-imports-seen-declining-for-eleventh-month/
• Additionally, more cargoes from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project are heading east, with at least two en route to China, highlighting China’s role in reviving the project through shadow fleet imports despite Western sanctions, providing a lifeline for Russian energy amid geopolitical tensions. Source: https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/more-cargoes-sanctioned-arctic-lng-111446402.html
• 7th Sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 Cargo Delivered at China Port. An LNG tanker carrying the 7th sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 cargo has docked at a Chinese port, marking continued international LNG trade despite sanctions. Read more

Middle East

• Qatar: Limited specific news, but Qatar contributes to global supply with 1.5mt in recent exports; ongoing role in stabilizing markets amid Asia demand shifts.
• Oman: Launches Fishermen’s Pier Project at Khour Al Hajar, Supported by Oman LNG. A RO 250,000 project to support Omani fishermen at Khour Al Hajar is unveiled, backed by Oman LNG’s development foundation. Read more
• Oman: Firms prepare bids for Oman LNG’s fourth liquefaction train. Read more

Australia

• The federal government is examining plans to link LNG export licenses to domestic gas supply commitments, aiming to address shortages by tying approvals to local market contributions, particularly targeting projects like GLNG. Source: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/federal-government-examines-plan-to-link-lng-export-licences-tied-to-domestic-gas-supply/news-story/b6e2dad7626d5ca12171903680946925
• Tamboran Commits to Beetaloo Pilot as Gas Crunch Looms. Tamboran Resources (Australia) finalizes investment in the Shenandoah South pilot project (Beetaloo Basin), aiming to alleviate east coast gas shortages. Read more