Here is the latest LNG, oil, gas, power and energy news from around the globe.

News Desk @ Doha, Toronto, Islamabad & London.

Asia

China

  • Chinese People Holdings Renews Natural Gas Supply Agreement
  • China’s CPI picks up, PPI stabilizes on demand recovery
  • IMF revises up China growth forecast for 2025 on policy support
  • Chinese auto maker Changan reaches 30-millionth vehicle milestone
  • China signals price improvement as PPI continues month-on-month increase
  • China to roll over 750 bln yuan of special treasury bonds
  • China’s railway fixed-asset investment up 5.9 pct in January-November period

India

  • India – BPCL seeks LNG cargo for January delivery
  • India – IOC seeks LNG cargo for January delivery
  • Mizoram to deliver LPG cylinders to homes in district HQ towns by 2026
  • IndusInd Bank, Jio-bp join hands for UPI-enabled fuel and lifestyle credit card
  • Energy, telecom continue to draw foreign flows in November
  • KETO Motors to invest ₹300 crore in Telangana to set up electric bus plant at Jadcherla
  • Stubble pellet use in thermal plants jumps 2,000-fold in three years
  • Gujarat’s Urja Sanvardhanam platform to sharpen power demand planning
  • Kalpataru Projects wins ₹2,003-crore orders across buildings, T&D segments
  • UPPCL to replace over 11 lakh faulty smart meters by 2027
  • Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India on AI, exports
  • India makes its ‘best offers’ yet in trade talks – US representative

Indonesia

  • Indonesia to levy gold export duties from December 23
  • Eni announces gas discovery in Kutei Basin, Indonesia
  • Red-hot deepwater rig retained for more Indonesia action

Japan

  • NYK lines up large LNG carrier newbuilding order against charter business
  • NYK orders car carrier with AI-powered autonomous navigation system

Kazakhstan

  • Why Kazakhstan’s oil wealth remains largely untapped
  • Kazakhstan diverts oil exports as Black Sea terminal disruption continues

Malaysia

  • Palm ends lower after MPOB data showed 6-1/2-year high in stocks
  • SEDA Identifies Solar, Hydro, Bioenergy As Key Drivers Of Perak’s Energy Transition

Pakistan

  • Zong’s new data centre marks key milestone in Pakistan’s digital transformation
  • US EXIM Bank to invest $1.25b in Reko Diq project
  • PSX touches 170K glory, closes flat on profit-taking pullback
  • Gold price gains Rs1,200 per tola in Pakistan
  • Pakistan’s business optimism hits seven-year peak
  • Gold price in Pakistan drops again amid global decline
  • Electricity Tariff Raised for Three Months
  • Kinno Exports Rise as Season Starts
  • Finmin hails support for structural reforms as IMF completes key reviews
  • ECC approves amendments to vehicle import procedure
  • OGDCL announces oil and gas discovery at Baragzai X-01 well in Kohat
  • Tajikistan to import 100,000 tons of meat from Pakistan in $50m deal
  • Chinese group to establish solar panel plant in Pakistan with billion-dollar investment
  • PM Orders Guaranteed Winter Gas Supply Hours for Households
  • 12 energy projects completed across Sindh under CPEC
  • ADB upgrades growth outlook for Pakistan in FY2025, FY2026
  • Pakistan–Turkey ties deepen, Ziraat Bank seeks Pakistan branch
  • Engro, FFC, Lucky lead PSX’s top 25 companies list for 2024
  • PKR rises by 3 paisa against USD
  • Customs seizes Rs210m luxury NCP vehicles in Quetta

Singapore

  • Fresh jack-up rig assignment comes Seatrium’s way

Vietnam

  • GITEX Announces Landmark Expansion into Vietnam, Unlocking US$200bn Digital Economy Potential

Middle East

Azerbaijan

  • Shah Deniz awards SDC platform jacket construction contract

Bahrain

  • Bahrain: Bapco hits record refinery output of 405,000 barrels per day

Egypt

  • Egypt, EBRD sign 6 agreements on investment, energy
  • UK’s BII backs Egypt’s first solar-plus-storage project, deepens climate push
  • Arab and African Markets Next Stop for CARGAS
  • Shell Inks Long-Term Deal for Output from Egypt’s First SAF Plant
  • Egypt and EBRD Discuss Financing for National Aerial Survey
  • Shell Nears $3 Billion Deal to Acquire LLOG Exploration Offshore
  • Egypt’s Energy Map: Markets, Transition & Strategic Partnerships
  • Future of Egypt Authority continues its investment moves on the stock exchange
  • Badawi reviews plans for Cargas to expand into Arab, African markets

Kuwait

  • Kuwait extends bid deadline for refinery contract
  • Kuwait awards most oil and gas project contracts since 2017
  • Keeta expands its merchant ecosystem in Kuwait
  • Kuwait oil price drops $1.64 to USD 61.97 pb

Oman

  • UK’s Kistos to buy Oman onshore oil and gas stakes for $148mln
  • Oman: BP still on board Hyport Duqm green hydrogen project, Hydrom
  • UK firm acquires stakes in key Oman upstream block
  • Oman: OQ accelerates downstream growth with 11 new Ladayn deals

Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi Crown Prince inaugurates King Salman Air Base
  • 40% of KSA’s $500 bn infrastructure investments to be contributed by private sector
  • VIDEO: Saudi non-oil private sector sees strong growth as PMI climbs over 60
  • NDF contributes $12.53bln to non-oil GDP in Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia – Saudi Aramco plans to export first condensate from Jafurah gas plant in February
  • Saudi January crude oil supply to China set to hit three-month high after price falls
  • Saudi industrial output jumps 8.9% in October on oil and manufacturing gains
  • New SPARK launch ushers Eastern Province from black gold to EV charging and AI mobility
  • Contract award nears for Saudi Defence Ministry headquarters
  • Aramco poised to start exports from $100 billion-plus project
  • Flynas launches dedicated family check-in at Dammam Airport

Syria

  • Procurement begins for $146m Syria electricity project

United Arab Emirates

  • Top 11 contract wins in November 2025: Azizi Developments, Meraas, Expo Dubai, and more
  • RAK’s Mondrian Al Marjan Beach Residences sells 200+ units marking $192 mn in sales
  • Al Sadaf LNG vessel the latest addition to Adnoc L&S’s fleet
  • Adnoc L&S welcomes fourth new LNG vessel to boost fleet and capacity expansion
  • Fatema Al Nuaimi says Ruwais LNG project is progressing on schedule
  • ADYBC and Hub71 sign agreement to accelerate Abu Dhabi’s vision
  • ADI launches blockchain infrastructure development
  • Municipality seeks consultants for Dubailand drainage project
  • Meraas awards $92.6mln contract to develop new Riwa apartments at Madinat Jumeirah Living
  • Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism showcases collaboration and sustained growth
  • MERED appoints enabling works contractor for Riviera Residences in Abu Dhabi
  • Mered awards enabling works contract for Riviera Residences
  • MBZUAI Institute for Agriculture and AI to advance AI-powered digital advisory solutions
  • Dar Global awards enabling works contract for Trump Tower in Dubai
  • Emarat reinforces lubricants leadership at Automechanika Dubai 2025

Middle East (regional)

  • $200bln investment required for growth of region’s gas sector
  • Middle East entering new phase of logistics expansion
  • Oil steady as supply concerns cap gains
  • Mideast Stocks: Major Gulf markets muted on soft oil prices ahead of Fed meeting

Africa

Angola

  • Viridien launches seismic reimaging programme for Angola’s Block 22
  • Angola licensing round boosted by Viridien’s seismic reimaging program

Namibia

  • African Development Bank Approves $10 Million to catalyse Namibia’s Large Green Hydrogen Project

Nigeria

  • Nigeria – NNPC E&P hits 355,000bpd, records highest output since 1989
  • Niger Delta: Over 21,000 farmers save $478mln through LIFE-ND project
  • Nigerian state player hits highest oil production level since 1989

Senegal

  • Senegal looks to nationalise US-operated Yakaar-Teranga gas project
  • Senegal plans to nationalise Kosmos-run Yakaar-Teranga gas project
  • Senegal to Launch Pipeline Network Construction Before End of 2025

South Africa

  • South Africa: Eskom enters agreement with Samancor and Glencore-Merafe

Europe

Denmark

  • ABL joins Ocean Winds’ team for Baltic Sea offshore wind farm

Finland

  • Grieg Connect lands Finnish port management specialist Wellamo Data

France

  • Airbus wins €50 million contract to deploy French military AI
  • TotalEnergies merges its upstream business with NEO NEXT
  • Plenitude expands in Spain with Caparacena 150 MW solar plant launch

Germany

  • Activist Investor Pushes Siemens Energy to Focus on Gas
  • Germany to Tweak Rosneft Trusteeship to Avert Sanctions

Italy

  • Amazon to pay around 500 million euros to settle tax probe in Italy

Norway

  • Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies issue first Northern Lights CO2 storage certificates
  • Equinor’s first hybrid power complex starts operations

Russia

  • Russia’s Oil Exports Stuck as Sea Weigh on Prices and Undermine its War Chest

Spain

  • What Should We Learn From April’s Iberian Blackouts?
  • Plenitude expands in Spain with Caparacena 150 MW solar plant launch

Ukraine

  • Oil settles down about 1% as traders focus on Ukraine peace talks, Fed policy decision
  • Ukraine Detains Cargo Ship Linked to Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ in Odesa Port

United Kingdom

  • London to launch first ‘electric flying taxis’ by 2028
  • Orbital Marine Power gets €8M investment boost for tidal energy development
  • Gryphon FPSO saved from the scrap heap
  • Phase 1 of Varco’s Sizing John BESS in Liverpool Reaches Full Operation
  • UK firm acquires stakes in key Oman upstream block

North America

Canada

  • Fluor and JGC Corp. hand over second production train to LNG Canada
  • LNG Canada Phase 1 Completed
  • Fluor, JGC Complete First Phase of LNG Canada Project
  • Canada Open for AI Data Centres After Carney’s Energy Shift
  • Discount on Western Canada Select at Widest Point Since March
  • Vermilion Energy Inc. Hosting Investor Day

Puerto Rico

  • NFE Secures Natural Gas Deal With Puerto Rico Amid Rising Energy Prices

United States

  • Boom Supersonic raises $300M to build natural gas turbines for Crusoe data centers
  • EIA Sees Henry Hub Natural Gas Prices Strengthening Substantially
  • MPSC’s Winter Energy Appraisal projects higher demand for electricity, natural gas
  • Natural gas price lost bullish momentum
  • Overhaul of EIA Energy Data in Works as AI Era Reshaping Natural Gas, Oil Outlooks
  • New Gulf of Mexico development achieves first oil output
  • America’s LNG Boom Is About to Spike Your Power Bill
  • Venture Global Rejects Shell’s Fraud Allegations in LNG Arbitration Challenge
  • Regulators give more time for Alaska LNG import facility
  • LNG tanker with ‘cool down cargo’ arrives at $10 billion Golden Pass export terminal
  • Golden Pass Expects First LNG Exports Early Next Year
  • FERC green-lights piece of major Louisiana LNG project
  • Samsung SDI unit signs $1.36 billion US battery supply deal for energy storage
  • Shell in advanced talks to buy LLOG Exploration for more than $3 billion
  • US Holds First Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Auction Since 2023
  • EIA Lifts 2025 US Oil Output Forecast to a Record High
  • Chevron CEO Wirth Says He is in Discussions With Board About Succession
  • Kinder Morgan Expects to Ride on LNG, Power Demand Growth
  • East Daley: This Permian Pipeline Boom is Different
  • US LNG Exports Reach 17.7 Bcf/d, Will Hit 20 Bcf/d Soon
  • Fervo Energy Reels in $462MM in Funding
  • Regulatory Whiplash Biggest Roadblock to Meeting US Power Surge

South America

Argentina

  • Continental Resources Buys 90% Stake in Vaca Muerta Shale Concession

Brazil

  • Equinor Completes Hybrid Renewable Power Complex in Brazil
  • Petrobras workers call nationwide strike starting Monday
  • Petrobras starts race to decommission FPSOs for potential reuse

Falkland Islands

  • 15 years in the making: Falkland Islands’ Sea Lion ready to move forward to first oil
  • Ground breaker: $2.1 billion Falkland Islands FPSO project sanctioned

Guyana

  • Bourbon scores multi-year vessel gig with ExxonMobil in Guyana
  • African oil company debuts in Guyana after Block S7 award

Suriname

  • Latest exploration well completed offshore Suriname

Oceania

Australia

  • Bechtel taps EnerMech for pre-commissioning gig on Woodside’s LNG project
  • Potential seven-well drilling program on Santos’ oil & gas menu offshore Australia
  • Australia Nears Gas Market Review That Could Squeeze LNG Exporters

Global

  • Oil Drops for Second Straight Session With Supply Glut in Focus
  • Crude Prices Decline on Global Oil Glut Fears
  • There’s a ‘super glut’ of oil coming in 2026 on weak demand and booming supply
  • Oil steadies ahead of Ukraine peace talks and Fed interest rate decision
  • Opec-Plus’ Crude Oil Output Holds Steady in November
  • Gas Deals Take Center Stage in Q4
  • Global trade to hit record $35trn this year: UNCTAD
  • Venezuela likely to keep OPEC seat even if Trump forces regime change

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