Asia

China

• China’s state-owned oil giants Sinopec and PetroChina cancelled some Russian cargoes after fresh U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil.
• Chinese refiners cut Russian oil imports ahead of new U.S. sanctions (Bloomberg).
• Analysts cite China as a key reason for the currently ‘bearish’ LNG market.
• Latsco firms up box-ship brace at Huangpu Wenchong.
• Port fees truce set for next Monday as China pledges massive soybean buys.
• China launches new remote-sensing satellite.
• Marine economy grew 5.6 % in first nine months of 2025.
• Shanghai ready for 8th CIIE; foreign leaders to attend.
• Chinese and Russian premiers hold regular meeting, eye closer cooperation.
• Xinjiang free-trade zone marks two years of development.
• Domestic scientific, cultural and trade events highlight China’s outreach.

India

• Hinduja Group to invest ₹20,000 cr in Andhra’s energy and EV sectors.
• Hitachi Energy India Q2 profit surges four-fold to ₹264 crore.
• L&T wins Dutch grid operator TenneT’s offshore contract after Petrofac exit; L&T and Holtec expand nuclear-technology partnership.
• West Bengal to add 245 EV charging and battery-swapping stations.
• Scheduled power outage in Nagpur for MSEDCL maintenance; Rajasthan High Court upholds Ajmer discom contract termination and fines private firm.
• IIT Bhilai develops smart polymer that cuts cooling needs and generates power.
• Rajasthan scraps delayed Kusum-scheme solar projects.
• Adani Power seeks arbitration to resolve Bangladesh payment dispute.

Indonesia

• Jan–Sep palm-oil exports rise 11.6 % y/y.
• Indonesia and U.S. will resume tariff talks in November.

Japan

• Poland’s ORLEN delivers LNG cargo to Japan.

Malaysia

• Petronas signs MoU with Dragon Oil to expand upstream portfolio.
• Malaysia urges immediate cease-fire in Sudan; athletes gear up for Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics.

Pakistan

• October inflation reaches 6.2 % y/y, highest in 12 months.
• KSE-100 index jumps ~1,170 points on upbeat sentiment.
• Local gold prices climb Rs1,300 per tola.
• Digital payments account for 88 % of retail transactions, says SBP.
• Govt mulls Rs300 bn PSDP cut; PM reviews Rs170 bn CAREC irregularities report.
• FBR probes lavish lifestyles of influencers; Zong teams with Botnostic for AI-driven HR tools.
• IESCO accelerates digital transformation; HUBCO’s Thar projects reach full completion; Islamabad solar users protest costly AMR meter swap.

Philippines

• AboitizPower to buy 25 % of central-Vietnam power plant for US$220 m.

Singapore

• Singapore and South Korea to create a green & digital shipping corridor.
• Seatrium divests non-core vessels for US$59.7 m.
• Police seize assets linked to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi.

South Korea

• Nordic American Tankers books suezmax newbuilds.
• Seoul says nuclear-powered-sub pursuit not meant to spur arms race.
• Hyundai Motor and Singapore’s EDB partner on low-carbon and hydrogen solutions.

Thailand

• United Airlines returns with Los Angeles–Bangkok route after 11 years.
• Thailand lifts 2025 growth forecast to 2.4 %.

Vietnam (Southeast Asia)

• Q3 GDP +8.22 %; nine-month +7.85 %; trade surplus nearly US$14 bn.
• Vingroup proposes US$5.3 bn high-speed rail and 6,300 ha Congo urban complex; Sun Group wins US$375 m inland-waterway tourism nod; Hilton hotel tie-up.
• PV Drilling posts best quarterly profit in seven years; Vinamilk earns US$95 m in Q3; MBBank reports strong digital-driven growth.
• Resolution 70 advances green-energy pathway; parliament widens direct power-purchase eligibility.
• Vietnam-UK upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Global / Cross-Asia

• China-Vietnam JV breaks ground on US$319 m auto plant in northern Vietnam.
• Multiple cross-border trade, investment and tech collaborations reported across Asia.

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Middle East

Bahrain

• Yellow Door Energy signs PPA to build the world’s largest rooftop-solar plant of its kind.
• Bahrain unveils US$17 bn worth of projects at Gateway Gulf.

Egypt

• NewMed partnership addresses gas-export permit to Egypt.
• ECHEM’s EBIOL secures US$135 m financing for bio-ethanol project.
• Telecom Egypt shares gain on renewed buying.
• Chemical Industries Holding launches green-hydrogen ventures with global partners.

Kuwait

• Kuwait Oil Company plans US$3.9 bn exploration spend.

Oman

• Nama tenders for renewable-energy advisory.
• OETC prices US$750 m, five-year green sukuk.

Qatar

• QatarEnergy awards CCS contract to decarbonise LNG output; North-Field expansion LNG expected 2026.
• QatarEnergy and Exxon warn of possible Europe exit over tough climate law.
• QRDI council wraps 10th SME programme supporting innovators.

Saudi Arabia

• OPEC+ pauses 2026 output hikes and okays 137 kbpd December rise; members stress market stability.
• Saudi Aramco wins US$3.5 bn unconventional-gas contract.
• Saudi Electricity Co. secures US$3 bn for major power projects.
• PIF signs UK export-credit deal; PIF & ACWA Power agree to develop energy-water projects; ACWA secures financing for five solar plants.
• ADES to start Saudi offshore drilling campaign in January.

United Arab Emirates

• ADIPEC hears bullish demand outlook; UAE energy minister sees no oversupply.
• ADNOC’s XRG buys stake in Azerbaijan’s Southern Gas Corridor.
• ADNOC & Masdar seal AI pact with Microsoft; ADNOC & SLB launch AI upstream solution.
• Adnoc CEO urges ‘massive’ energy spending for data-centre boom.
• Wind-solar-powered vessel Captain Arctic launched in Dubai.
• Megha’s unit buys coal plant from TAQA; local firm wins Kempinski Marina residences deal.

Turkey

• Turkey boosts non-Russian oil imports after fresh Western sanctions.

Regional / OPEC

• ADIPEC and other forums emphasise investment needs; Arab Energy Fund leads US$26.3 m round in biofuels platform Tagaddod.

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Africa

Libya

• Refinery project crawls amid cash-flow constraints.

Mozambique / West Africa

• Maputo reviews TotalEnergies LNG restart proposals.
• Noble rig spuds next West-Africa well, first oil due by year-end.

South Africa

• South Africa clinches new fruit-export deal with China.

Multiple countries

• Coca-Cola bottler expands African footprint via US$2.6 bn acquisition.

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Europe

Denmark

• Norden names new dry-cargo head.

Germany / Netherlands

• Duisburg and Rotterdam ports deepen green-corridor partnership.

Netherlands

• Developers shun 1 GW Dutch offshore-wind tender.

Norway

• Equinor extends Aker Solutions inspection deal to 2030.
• Norway, NHIndustries settle NH90 helicopter dispute.

Poland

• ORLEN LNG cargo delivered to Japan (see Asia).

Russia

• Ukrainian drones hit Saratov oil refinery; damage confirmed to Saratov plant and Luhansk logistics sites.

United Kingdom

• UK press: oil prices rebound after OPEC+ move.

European Union

• EU plans to phase out Russian LNG by 2027; Clean Arctic Alliance applauds Nordic push for green polar fuels.

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North America

Canada

• Shell signals second LNG Canada train could start up before year-end.
• Canadian price, storage and gas-market reports released.

United States

• Colder forecasts and strong LNG demand lift natural-gas futures; BOIL ETF highlights upside.
• Cheniere posts strong Q3 and declares US$0.555 dividend; Atria ups stake.
• Archrock sees compression-equipment boom driven by AI and LNG.
• BP sells US onshore-pipeline stakes for US$1.5 bn.
• Louisiana LNG project delayed as judge cites climate concerns.
• Onsemi beats estimates on AI chip demand; Vertiv to buy PurgeRite for ~US$1 bn.
• Microsoft signs US$9.7 bn Nvidia-chip deal with Italy’s IREN.

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South America

Brazil

• Seatrium sells two PSVs to Brazilian buyer for US$60 m.

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Oceania

Australia

• ConocoPhillips starts gas-drilling campaign off eastern Australia.
• ACCC accuses Australian Gas Networks of greenwashing in ‘Love Gas’ ads.
• ASX edges up as Westpac rises, gold miners lag.

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Global / International

• OPEC+ freeze on 2026 hikes and small December rise steadies oil prices; banks revise outlooks.
• Analysts debate potential oil glut lasting into 2026.
• IGU calls for clear market instruments for renewable gases.
• Clean-fuels and green-ammonia business cases examined.
• Grimaldi orders ammonia-ready car carriers; Captain Arctic and subsea-recovery milestones showcase maritime innovation.
• Microsoft allowed to export Nvidia AI chips to UAE; Vertiv-PurgeRite and Tagaddod funding headline industrial M&A.