Asia
China
- China Shale Oil Output Outlook Improving
- China-Laos Railway boosts regional tourism and trade connectivity
- China’s service trade rises 7.5% in first 10 months
- CNOOC Ltd starts production at a South China Sea asset
- New oilfield development project comes online offshore China
- Alpha Bulkers signs for 11 containerships in China
- Chinese yard aims to complete Shell platform job in January
India
- Arun Singh gets one-year extension as ONGC chief
- India’s clean energy firms seek better weather data as rules tighten
- JSW Steel to move Bhushan Power’s steel business to JV with JFE Steel
- Indian shares extend losses on trade deal jitters; rupee at record low
- Indian rupee falls past 90 per dollar on trade worries
- Nayara doubles fuel exports in Nov, turns to new markets
- Apraava Energy secures ₹801 crore from BII and Standard Chartered for smart meter rollout
- Andhra CM orders 1,000 EV buses, 5,000 charging stations
- Maruti Suzuki unveils 100,000-charging-point roadmap for EV expansion during e‑Vitara launch
- Energy to be a prominent theme during Putin’s visit to India
- Plans revealed for Russia-India business forum during Putin visit
Kazakhstan
- Why Kazakhstan’s oil wealth remains largely untapped
- Kazakhstan plans to increase oil supplies to BTC pipeline by 30% in December, sources say
Kyrgyzstan
- Kyrgyz President due today: MoU on energy cooperation to be signed
Malaysia
- BNM draws up plan to reduce shareholding in Paynet — MOF
Pakistan
- KSE-100 drops steeply as bears take control of the market
- Pakistan’s external debt-to-GDP ratio drops to 26% in FY25
- PM Shehbaz emphasises ‘revolutionary’ National Tariff Policy to enhance global competitiveness
- USF approves Rs13bn projects for rural connectivity
- Pakistan and Turkiye ink $300M energy and mining deals
- Ahsan Iqbal pushes for Central Asia ties at CAREC forum in Urumqi
- Govt studies NTC reform plan as weak trade-remedy enforcement comes under scrutiny
- Govt to air PIA bidding live as privatisation enters final stretch
- SSGC gas supplies plunge 55% in eight years due to indigenous depletion
- Chinese firm explores EV assembly investment in Pakistan’s SEZs under CPEC
- Punjab prioritises modern, low-emission power systems as minister visits 1,263MW PTPL plant
- Turkish delegation eyes major new ventures in Pakistan’s oil, gas and mining sectors
- How transparency can sustain production
- Finding customers for DISCOs
- Women’s financial inclusion expands to 52%, gender gap shrinks to 30%: SBP Governor
- NA body stresses stronger parliamentary oversight in review of key financial laws and IMF commitments
- FCCI welcomes abolishment of EDS
- PDWP approves development projects worth Rs. 16.2b
- PSX loses 1,496.93 points
- Rupee gains 1 paisa against US dollar
- Services exports increase by 15.95% to $3.034 bln
- Gold price drops by Rs1,000 per tola; silver edges up
- Customs foils mis-declaration attempt, prevents Rs167 mln revenue losses
- SECP Commissioner visits NDU President, discusses Pakistan’s strategic economic transition
- Pakistan calls for deeper economic integration in 4th D-8 Trade Ministers Council
- OGDC secures stakes in one offshore and two onshore exploration blocks
- Turkish investors show interest in Pakistan’s DISCOs privatization
- Pakistan pushes for stronger economic cooperation at D-8 summit
- CCP clears Maple Leaf’s bid for bigger stake in Pioneer Cement
- Pakistan’s business confidence hits 22%, services sector leads growth
- Winning doubles down on large bauxite carriers with six more newbuilds
- Dong Fang Offshore locks in CLV newbuild
Singapore
- Nebius leverages Microsoft and Meta contracts for AI expansion
Thailand
- Changan unveils full new energy lineup at Thailand International Motor Expo 2025
Vietnam
- Vietnam approves expanded list of strategic energy projects to meet rising power demand
- Vietnam’s livestock major GreenFeed posts $65 mln H1 profit, outpacing rivals
- Profit of Samsung’s four major Vietnam factories up 4.5% in Jan–Sept
- Foxconn aims to produce unmanned aerial vehicles and Xbox consoles in Bac Ninh
- Eight EVNNPT employees receive Vietnam General Confederation of Labor innovation award
Middle East
Egypt
- Infinity Power breaks ground on 200 MW Ras Ghareb Wind Project
- Egypt’s non-oil private sector sees strongest growth in five years in November, PMI shows
- Badawi showcases mining reforms and incentives in London; discusses financing with EBRD and Deutsche Bank
- Badawi pitches Egypt’s mining potential to international firms; AngloGold Ashanti discusses expanded cooperation
- ORA Developers begins enabling works for Bayn coastal project in UAE
Iraq
- Exxon in talks with Iraq about buying Lukoil stake in giant West Qurna 2 oil field – sources
- Iraq invites bids from US companies to takeover a major oil field
Kuwait
- Kuwait announces three major offshore oil finds; more discoveries await evaluation
- Kuwait suspends Petrofac from oil and gas tender participation
- Kuwait moves to shut down informal money networks with new ban on alternative remittance systems
Oman
- Asyad Group unveils logistics projects to support green hydrogen sector
- Fourth edition of Green Hydrogen Summit Oman kicks off
- Oman advances seven green hydrogen projects targeting 1 million tonnes by 2030
- OETC appointed to lead FEED for Oman’s green hydrogen transmission assets
- PDO extends prequalification date for early production facilities
- Sohar International eyes stake in Saudi’s Neo Group
- LNG goals galvanise Oman’s oil and gas sector
- Oman prepares for wave of IPP awards
Qatar
- Qatar endeavours to establish a strong foundation in the technology sector: PM
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Aramco begins gas production at Jafurah, world’s largest shale project outside U.S.
- Saudi non-oil private sector shows robust growth in November
- Saudi non-oil PMI holds strong at 58.5 as output growth hits a 10-month high
- Saudi Arabia approves 2026 state budget (with $44 billion deficit)
- Riyadh announces project priorities in 2026
- Local contractor wins Saudi substation deal
- SEC signs $347m power works deal for Soudah Peaks
- ACWA Power–PIF–SAPCO consortium seal $8.2bn financing for 15GW renewables
Syria
- Chevron weighs Syria offshore exploration; Syrian president and Chevron discuss cooperation in oil and gas exploration
Turkey (region entries)
- McDermott adds top Middle East executive to board amid regional consolidation push
- Middle East giant suspends Petrofac from upcoming oil and gas tenders
- Turkish shipping company ends Russia-linked voyages after tanker explosions
United Arab Emirates
- World Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight potential of AI in the Middle East
- ADX provides investors access to global heavyweights powering AI with new ETF
- Abu Dhabi Airports grows reach further with AirSial’s weekly connections from AUH to Pakistan
- ADIPEC: AISUS transforms offshore inspections with AI-driven insights
- Adnoc Gas to set aside one-fifth of Ruwais LNG output to meet spot Asian demand
- Fatema Al Nuaimi: Ruwais LNG project progressing on schedule
- Etihad Salam and DTM collaborate, launching four advanced cybersecurity products
- IHC interested in Lukoil’s foreign assets
- ORA Developers breaks ground on Bayn and opens two new sales centers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- ION to deploy fast EV chargers across ENOC stations in Sharjah under new strategic partnership
Africa
Angola
- Angola launches first non-associated gas project, signalling a major energy milestone
Botswana
- Botswana expands mineral strategy through new global agreements
Cape Verde
- Carbo Verde to expand Cabeólica wind facility with €39M EIB loan
Chad
- Perenco raises oil production capacity in Chad
- Perenco completes 12-well campaign at Chad’s Badila field
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- IFC backs Ivory Coast’s ‘Electricity for All’ program with $28.3M funding
- Côte d’Ivoire signs membership agreement with the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program
Republic of Congo
- Eni starts up Congo LNG Phase 2 (first gas expected early 2026)
- Eni launches second phase of Congo LNG project
Ghana
- Ghana’s headline inflation eases to a four-year low at 6.3%
- Ghana’s inflation slows for the 11th straight month in November
Mauritania
- MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 to host high-level panel on local content development
- Wärtsilä signs GAP agreement for Mauritania power plant
Mozambique
- TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project loses $2.2bn backing; partners to provide additional equity
- Exxon lifts force majeure on Rovuma LNG
- UK and Netherlands withdraw $2.2B from Mozambique LNG project
Namibia
- TotalEnergies leads as top bidder for Galp’s 40% stake in Mopane discovery
- Namibia central bank keeps main interest rate steady
- Namibia frontier exploration well hits hydrocarbons
Nigeria
- TotalEnergies and Chevron sign JV agreement for two Nigerian offshore licenses
- Nigeria to host African petroleum regulators forum; regulator elected chair
- 700,000 electricity meters available for nationwide distribution — NERC
- Navy destroys five illegal refining sites in Niger Delta
South Africa
- Solinzi Power’s R60B project granted strategic status
- South Africa lays out terms for debut infrastructure bonds
- South Africa moves to prosecute major container lines over historic price-fixing claims
Tunisia
- President Saied reviews Mejerda River dredging project with Defense Minister
Europe
France
- PCG Rozel – new coastal patrol boat for France’s National Gendarmerie
Germany
- Phillips 66 closes partial sale of German, Austrian fuel retailer
Hungary
- Hungary confirms talks over NIS stake sale
Netherlands
- Volta electric maintenance workboat to be deployed in east Netherlands’ inland waters
- XOCEAN wins five-year survey inspection contracts for six Dutch offshore wind farms
Norway
- Northern Lights’ liquefied CO2 carrier fleet grows as third vessel joins
Russia
- Russia oil revenue falls by a third
- Russian oil and gas revenues continue to slide versus prior-year levels
- Kremlin says decision to phase out Russian gas will make EU less competitive
- Kremlin approves emergency refinery support measures
- Arctic LNG 2 boosts Russia’s October output and sends late cargo via Northern Sea Route
Turkey (Europe)
- Turkey hints at expansion of LNG import facilities as it signs fresh supply deals
- Turkey’s state player completes entry into three blocks in Pakistan
United Kingdom / EU-wide
- EU seals deal to phase out Russian gas by 2027
- Nearly 250 energy projects gain EU PCI and PMI status
- UK regulator delays North Sea acquisition
North America
Canada
- Canada West Land Services appoints Greg Kreese as President
- Enbridge announces 2026 financial guidance, declares 3% dividend increase
- International Petroleum Corporation announces TSX approval for renewal of normal course issuer bid
- Enverus report shrinks impact of data center expansion on US natural gas demand
Mexico
- Pemex debt is a red flag for potential partners as Mexico seeks to boost oil output
- US crude oil imports from Mexico fell to a record low last week, EIA says
Trinidad and Tobago
- Drilling resumes in Trinidad block after nearly 20-year hiatus
United States
- TVA and Holtec to get up to $800MM in DOE funding for SMR development
- USA gasoline price falls to lowest level since May 2021
- Strategists expect over 3MM barrel WoW USA crude stock rise
- Targa to buy rival for $1.25B
- EIA sees gasoline and diesel prices dropping in 2025–2026
- Technical glitch allowed some traders to access US oil market data earlier than others
- US crude and gasoline stocks rise; distillate inventories fall, EIA says
- Natural gas futures rebound as colder forecasts support higher demand outlook
- US LNG exports hit an all-time high again
- Allseas lands big US contract to install 515 kilometres of deepwater pipeline
- America’s new manufacturing powerhouse: why the Shale Crescent will lead the next boom
- AWS and other cloud providers launch new AI hardware and instances
South America
Argentina
- Continental Resources buys 90% stake in Vaca Muerta shale concession
- Argentina’s Southern Energy signs record 8-year LNG agreement with Germany’s SEFE
- New players enter Argentina’s GNL business backed by private investors
Brazil
- IFCHOR Galbraiths acquires Brazilian broker
Chile
- HAM and Lipigas open first bio-LNG plant in South America
Venezuela
- Venezuela’s oil exports surpass 900,000 bpd despite US pressure
- Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo
- Huge fire seen after ‘explosion’ at Venezuela oil plant
Oceania
Australia
- New ferry begins operational sailings in Australia’s Southern Moreton Bay Islands
Global
- OPEC+ reaffirms decision to pause production hikes
- Crude settles lower on Ukraine peace-talk jitters
- Oil notches fourth monthly drop
- CME futures outage disrupts trading
- Tank insulation system for LNG and ammonia-fueled vessels receives ClassNK approval
- From niche to growth engine: Rystad on why geothermal is expanding globally
- Biofuel fundamentals and low-carbon energy data highlights
- Energy prices, levelized cost of hydrogen and electricity, and fuel-switching thresholds
- AI boom sparks global memory chip crisis; prices soar
- Geopolitical developments contribute to elevated diesel prices
- Arctic and LNG market notes
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