Asia
China
- Annual container throughput of major east China port tops 40 mln TEUs
- Marintec China 2025 kicks off in Shanghai
- China-Laos Railway boosts regional tourism, trade connectivity
- Bridge of Hefei-Wuhan high-speed railway achieves closure in Anhui
- China’s LNG importer crown at risk as high prices cap demand
- China shale oil output outlook improving
India
- GAIL India issues swap tender
- LNG must compete with coal, solar and batteries to expand in India’s energy mix
- Kremlin says decline in India’s Russian oil imports likely to be temporary
- Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit
- Torrent Gas picks Axis, Kotak, Citi to lead planned $450 million IPO
- How India’s new labour codes reshape safety rules for petroleum sector workers
- Petrol sales rise 2.2%, diesel’s up 4.7% in November
- India’s installed power generation capacity crosses 5.5 lakh MW till Oct 31
- Maharashtra to list energy utilities starting with transco in 2026
- Power infra set for ₹97 crore revamp
- Power consumption down 0.8% in November
- Indian diesel, jet and LPG demand surge to new record highs
- Chennai – Vladivostok corridor is priority project for Russia, India
Japan
- Venture Global and Tokyo Gas announce LNG SPA
- Tokyo Gas offtakes 1 mtpa from Venture Global
- Norsepower wins contract to install rotor sails on two Japanese VLCCs
- GasLog, Woodside take delivery of LNG carrier in South Korea
Malaysia
- New program fortifies safety readiness across Malaysia’s oil & gas contractor and vendor sphere
- Five digital banks now operational, with RM3.1 bln in deposits as at Sept 2025 – MoF
Pakistan
- PSX ends lower as widening trade deficit dents sentiment
- Pakistan’s trade deficit widens by 37 percent
- Province approves Rs2bn equity injection for Sindh Modaraba
- OMAP asks SIFC to clamp down on campaigns undermining foreign investment
- Lucky Cement supercharges Congo capacity with major expansion
- SPEL commissions 575KW solar plant, expands green energy capacity to 4.1MW
- Pakistan drafts strict rules to curb illegal virtual asset use
- LPG prices hiked for December; retailers continue to flout official rate
- Inflation eases to 6.1% in November
- Manufacturing activity rebounds; PMI back to growth levels
- Foreign delegations visit BoI to explore investment opportunities
South Korea
- BW LNG places LNG newbuildings order with HD Hyundai
- South Korea to become involved in Alaska LNG project
Taiwan
- Taiwan tightens noose on high-risk tonnage
Vietnam
- Vietnam sees first LNG-powered plants online
Other / Asia
- Why Kazakhstan’s oil wealth remains largely untapped
- Putin visits India to push oil, arms sales hit by US pressure
Middle East
Egypt
- PETROJET wins $273mm EPC contract for Oman gas pipeline
- Exxon Mobil eyes Lukoil’s stake in Iraq’s West Qurna 2 giant
- Cairo 3A signs MOU to develop integrated poultry project in Iraq
- Egypt elected to general assembly seat at International Maritime Organization
- SCZONE, TCI sign berth utilization deal for multi-purpose terminal at Ain Sokhna
- Clean-energy IPOs: Egypt’s next economic shift
- Egypt unveils new incentive package to attract Australian mining investment
- Egypt’s foreign-currency deposits slip MoM to $62.9bln in October
Iraq
- Exxon explores buying Lukoil’s stake in West Qurna-2 oil field
Jordan
- Zarqa records $57.2mln in re-exports; monthly volume eases
- Crown Prince inaugurates CAVT business incubator in Irbid
- Amman City Airport to begin receiving flights in 3 days
- PM unveils Amra City Project, 25-year model for sustainable urban development
- Fuel pricing committee raises gasoline, diesel prices for December
- Jordanian exports to EU surge 39% in first nine months
Kuwait
- Kuwait issues RFPs for 500MW renewable energy projects
- Kuwait announces three major offshore oil finds; more discoveries await evaluation
- KPC: Kuwait oil price down to $63.40 pb
Oman
- Fourth edition of Green Hydrogen Summit Oman kicks off
- Oman advances seven green hydrogen projects targeting 1mln tonnes by 2030
- OETC appointed to lead FEED for Oman’s green hydrogen transmission assets
- Sayyid Theyazin lays foundation for $4.4bln urban projects
- Contract awarded for Muttrah Square Project in Muscat
Qatar
- QatarEnergy LNG hosts annual Town Hall, highlights outstanding 2025 performance
Saudi Arabia
- New OPEC+ production mechanism will help stabilise markets
- Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach raise LPG prices for December by 3-5%
- ACWA Power–PIF–SAPCO consortium seal $8.2bln financing for 15GW renewables
UAE
- World Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight potential of AI in Mideast (Abu Dhabi)
- Abu Dhabi’s IHC interested in Lukoil’s foreign assets
Other / Middle East
- Mideast stocks subdued on weak oil prices
- OPEC+ expected to hold oil output policy steady for Q1
Africa
Angola
- Angola’s Soyo Gas Processing Plant marks a major step in energy diversification
Cameroon
- African Development Bank approves €25 million trade finance facility to support SMEs in Cameroon
Republic of Congo
- Eni launches second phase of Congo LNG project; first gas due in early 2026
Mozambique
- UK and Netherlands withdraw multibillion-dollar backing for Total-led Mozambique LNG project
- Exxon lifts force majeure on Rovuma LNG
Nigeria
- NUPRC targets $10bn investment, lists 50 oil and gas blocks in new licensing round
- NNPC revenue hits $3.5bln in October
- Chevron joins TotalEnergies in new Nigerian exploration blocks
South Africa
- UP, Eskom, and SANEDI to solve South Africa’s energy challenges with AI
- VSL Manufacturing unveils $43.8mln plant to power Isuzu South Africa supply chain
Europe
Denmark
- Stillstrom, Danish port exploring large-scale maritime electrification at Energy Island Bornholm
Finland
- Tallink vessel generates compliance for Gasum’s FuelEU Maritime pool
- Finnlines RoPax vessel trio to sport Auramarine methanol fuel supply systems
France
- TotalEnergies demobilises floating LNG terminal in Le Havre
- Airbus confirms quality issue on A320 jets
Germany
- DET to re-offer Wilhelmshaven regas slots
- Phillips 66 closes partial sale of German, Austrian fuel retailer
Italy
- Italy new car sales data for November 2025 released
Russia
- Drones torch major Russian oil depot in Oryol region; incidents and attacks affecting Russian energy assets reported
- Russian seaborne fuel exports rise in November despite drone attacks and fresh US sanctions
- Russia, EU trade turnover falls by 8.3% yoy in 1H 2025
Turkey
- Turkey: another tanker attacked in the Black Sea; Midvolga 2 reached Sinop after drone attack
United Kingdom
- INEOS enters natural gas market
- BP scraps major blue hydrogen project in the UK
- Shell, Equinor launch UK North Sea JV
North America
Canada
- Woodfibre LNG welcomes second floatel
- Discount on Western Canada Select widens
- Industry reports highlight importance of oil and gas jobs in 2026
United States
- UGI Energy Services commissions Carlisle LNG facility
- US LNG exports hit record high in November
- Trump undoes Biden energy and climate legacy in raft of executive orders
- TotalEnergies, TES, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas and ITOCHU partner to develop Live Oak e-NG project in Nebraska
Puerto Rico
- Oversight Board approves LNG contract for Puerto Rico
South America
Argentina
- Camuzzi announces $3.9bn investment to export LNG from La Plata
- Argentina bags first LNG sales contract
Venezuela
- Venezuela calls on OPEC to counter US threats
Oceania
Australia & Timor-Leste
- MPRM and Woodside sign agreement for Greater Sunrise
- Australian junior eyes fast track for Perth gas development
Global
- Harnessing digital innovations to optimise LNG transportation efficiency
- Golar LNG completes FLNG Gimi bank facility agreement
- Centrica Energy and Exodus sign LNG agreement
- LNGC rates continue to climb; life at sea and maritime safety coverage
- Oil prices steady on worries about geopolitical risks to supply
