Asia
China
- Xi, Macron have friendly exchanges in China’s Chengdu
- China, France issue joint statements during Macron’s visit
- Chinese premier chairs meeting on carbon reduction, administrative law enforcement
- GLOBALink | China’s Daqing Oilfield surpasses one million tonnes in shale oil output
- Shanghai’s sea-rail combined transport throughput exceeds one million TEUs
- China’s central bank signs standing swap deal with Macao
- French exports to southwest China’s Sichuan jump 32.7 pct in first 10 months
- Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs spotlights industrial innovation as new impetus for China’s high-quality development
India
- Putin questions U.S. punishing India for buying Russian oil, as Modi gives him red-carpet welcome
- Ready to continue uninterrupted shipments: Putin assures Russian oil supply to India
- Putin: talks with India cover wider economic cooperation beyond oil and gas
- India’s ONGC moves closer to keeping 20% stake in Russia’s Sakhalin-1 project
- BPCL buys Russian Urals, CPC from non-sanctioned entities
- India’s Jet Fuel Demand Reaches New Heights; domestic prices near record
- India central bank cuts key rate, boosts liquidity to support economy
- India’s October tea production drops 21.3% as weather hits plucking
- Energy engineering took center stage at IIT Madras and IIT BHU
- NIIF to consider selling stake in smart power meter firm IntelliSmart
- Bihar State Power Holding Company Ltd pledges timely resolution of complaints
South Korea
- Glenfarne finalizes 20-year LNG supply deal with POSCO
- SoftBank’s Arm plans to set up a chip training facility in South Korea
Thailand
- Eni signs a ten-year LNG sales deal with Thailand’s Gulf Development (GULF)
Vietnam
- Vietnam’s market status upgrade to boost bank stocks as foreign inflows rise
- Japan’s Asahi Life to acquire Hanoi-based MVI Life for estimated $194 mln
- Vingroup proposes $3.96 bln sea-crossing bridge-road project linking HCMC’s Can Gio with Vung Tau
- Galvanized steel major Ton Dong A files for HCMC bourse listing
- Japan’s Kokuyo to acquire Vietnam’s Thien Long for $178 mln
- Sumitomo to break ground on $111 mln industrial park project in central Vietnam early next year
- Vietnam enters new phase of large-scale industrial growth led by high-value FDI
- Northern Vietnam province Phu Tho plans its largest-ever urban area project at $3.9 bln
Pakistan
- Gold prices rebound as global markets strengthen
- PSX posts strong gains as bullish sentiment returns
- Punjab sugar mills begin crushing; three sealed
- CCP highlights taxation anomalies in Pakistan’s insurance sector, calls for reforms
- First biogas plants to energize Clifton kitchens from 15 Dec
- Policy reforms hailed as Turkey, Azerbaijan boost investment in Pakistan’s energy sector; Leghari and Canadian delegation explore energy investment prospects
- Budget 2025–26 leaves climate and disaster spending undefined despite record allocations
- Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan set $200m trade target by 2027-28; sign 15 cooperation agreements
- Saudi Arabia extends $3bn deposit to Pakistan, providing crucial breathing space amid economic strain
- Pakistan proposes Central Asia–South Asia energy market to strengthen regional connectivity
- Pakistan, Qatar finalise LNG cargo diversion, projecting Rs1,000bn savings in 2026
- PDBC: PSX closing bell shows gradual gains; weekly SPI decreases
- Pakistani firms prepare IPOs and listings; SBP injects liquidity measures
- Pakistan, ADB sign $61.8 mln agreements for development initiatives
- PRA uncovers major tax evasion by housing societies and builders
- Netherlands to expand trade and investment cooperation
- China sets sights on higher-efficiency use of renewable energy; Louis Dreyfus joins Pakistan port project
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka requests about $200 million financial aid from IMF due to Cyclone Ditwah
- Cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka’s shares log worst week in over three years
Uzbekistan
- Uzbek state oil and gas company signs deal with Cargill to attract $3 billion in investments
Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan advances exploration plans with Chinese partner
Global / Asia
- Asia’s strong equity deals pipeline may be tested by AI bubble concerns in 2026
Middle East
Iraq
- BP and Iraq discuss $25bn Kirkuk oil field development
- Election results could determine upstream progress in Iraq
Kuwait
- Kuwait automates salary monitoring with a new bank link
- Kuwait’s MEW refers $186.41mln power plant project to the Audit Bureau
- Kuwait oil price up to $62.69 pb
Oman
- Abraj wins $280.7mln drilling rig contracts from Oman’s PDO
- Oman advances green hydrogen: Asyad Group unveils logistics projects; seven projects target 1mln tonnes by 2030
- Oman studies renewable and synthetic fuels facilities in Sohar
- Fourth edition of Green Hydrogen Summit Oman kicks off
- BP exit deals a blow to Oman’s green hydrogen ambitions
Qatar
- Two vessels slated for QatarEnergy’s LNG fleet receive naming ceremonies
- Qatar Airways expands its African network as demand for Gulf–Africa connectivity rises
Saudi Arabia
- Saudi cuts January oil prices to Asia to a five-year low; Aramco cuts Asian crude prices
- Saudi non-oil private sector sees strong growth as PMI climbs over 60
- World Bank lifts Saudi growth forecast to 3.8%, highlights Gulf’s digital leap
- Aramco begins gas production from the giant Jafurah reserve
- Bidders get extra time for Aramco gas compression project
- Major development and tourism projects advance, including mega hotel plans in Madinah
United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Municipality awards major drainage contract
- Adnoc creates a new company to operate the Ghasha concession; Adnoc Onshore revisits Northeast Bab facilities project
- UAE non-oil private sector activity expands in November: PMI
- World Future Energy Summit 2026 to spotlight potential of AI in Mideast
- MENA Biofuels and Saybolt to establish UAE’s first SAF testing and certification laboratory in Fujairah
- Google partners with Dubai SME to empower Emirati businesses
Turkey
- US diplomat says energy is the path to $100B trade goal with Türkiye
- Eni expands LNG supply contract with BOTAS; BOTAS secures 11 bcm of LNG from SEFE and Eni starting 2028
- Turkey extends Russian pipeline gas supplies for one year while signing new LNG deals
Syria
- Visa agrees to support digital payments in Syria
GCC / Regional
- GCC firms set for steady growth in 2026 on demand and lower rates, Moody’s says
- GCC merchandise foreign trade volume reaches $1.6tn
- GCC debt issuance hit record $226bln in 2025 while IPO activity declined
- Fitch rates MENA sovereigns’ 2026 outlook as neutral
Global / Middle East (regional industry)
- OPEC oil output slips in November despite agreed hike, survey finds
- Oil prices head for weekly gains amid Fed hopes and geopolitical risks
- Murban’s growing market depth positions it head-to-head with WTI in Asia
Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- DRC and Rwanda sign peace deal, open critical mineral resources to the U.S.; Ivanhoe Mines launches 500,000 TPA smelter at Kamoa-Kakula
- DRC and AFD launch infrastructure modernization project in Boma
Egypt
- Egypt and Cheiron sign $30M exploration and production agreement
- CIB named Egypt’s Bank of the Year 2025
Kenya
- Vodacom set to take control of Safaricom in a US$2.4bn deal
Mozambique
- Presidents launch a critical gas plant in Mozambique; MoU strengthens technical foundations for the Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project
Namibia
- AfDB commits $1.78B towards Namibia’s economic growth; African Development Bank funds fisheries programme impacting two million people
Nigeria
- Nigeria key to a projected 60% gas demand rise by 2050, says African Energy Chamber
- Nigeria approves $128mln payment for gas debts to boost power supply; FG begins payment of $127.5mln owed to natural gas producers
- NPA restates commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector
South Africa
- South Africa accelerates rail and port overhaul to unlock mining sector growth; industry praised for investing in clean energy workforce
- Storing energy for sustainability: the BESS difference
Tunisia
- Members of Parliament approve the 2026 Finance Law in its entirety
Various African countries
- Eco-Navitas Alliance ignites fresh momentum in Africa’s exploration landscape
Europe
Denmark
- Denmark pushes back bid submission deadline for a $4.59 billion carbon capture and storage project
France
- Lymaret II – compact hybrid training boat for French maritime school
- Augustin Fresnel – hybrid hydrogen buoy tender placed into service
- Atlantide IV – composite tour boat for operation in France’s Calanques National Park
Italy
- Amazon pays Italy €180 million to end a tax and labour probe
- Eni signs a long-term LNG sale agreement with Thai Gulf Development Company
Norway
- Equinor strikes gas in North Sea wildcat wells, opening new development potential
- Equinor records largest domestic discoveries this year; Var Energi hits new oil discovery near Goliat
Poland
- Polish offshore wind developer seeks geotechnical investigation services
- Poland’s oil and gas company expands activity in Norway
Romania
- OMV Petrom close to drilling a Black Sea exploration probe
Russia
- Russia’s Central Bank to lift restrictions on foreign currency transfers; international reserves rise
- Russia values friendly relations with India; Gazprom renews record daily gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia
- Russia and India expand cooperation across trade, energy, space and AI
Ukraine
- Oil prices hold steady amid stalled Ukraine peace talks and supply outlook; Ukrainian drone attacks reported
United Kingdom
- £1.5 billion deal enables UK-US pair to acquire a large European LNG terminal
- UK stocks gain ahead of key US inflation data
European Union / Regional
- EU finalizes deal to ban Russian gas imports and phase out Russian oil by late 2027
- Delivery delays and canceled SAF projects spark fuel efficiency drive; IATA promotes solutions
North America
United States
- Natural gas futures surge near $5 as cold weather and strong LNG exports drive demand
- US extends reprieve for Lukoil fuel stations outside Russia
- BlackRock partners with AWS to deliver Aladdin on secure, scalable cloud infrastructure
- Fed rate cut bets send the dollar to a near five-week low; stocks rise
- US intelligence community to monitor major global supply chains
Puerto Rico
- New Fortress Energy secures a seven-year gas supply deal
North America / Regional
- POSCO Int’l and Glenfarne finalize a strategic partnership for the Alaska LNG project
- US LNG export margins could shrink if margin squeeze intensifies
South America
Argentina
- YPF CEO sees green light for Argentina LNG project with Eni and XRG in mid-2026
Brazil
- Petrobras and Shell increase stakes in pre-salt oil projects offshore
Colombia
- Vitol slated to supply a new LNG project starting in 2027
Venezuela
- Oil holds modest gains with focus on Ukraine talks and Venezuela developments
Oceania
Australia
- Chevron moves ahead with a $2 billion expansion at the Gorgon LNG project (Phase-3)
Papua New Guinea
- TotalEnergies nears a multibillion-dollar award for the Papua LNG project
Global
- LNG newbuilding enquiry picks up with 2029 slots expected to sell out
- Global natural gas and oil outlook shaped by rising channels and geopolitical tensions
- War insurance costs spike for ship owners as Black Sea threats grow
- IEA reports a 2.2% rise in global energy jobs amid skilled labour shortages
- Delivery delays and SAF project cancellations push fuel efficiency initiatives
