Asia

Bangladesh

• Govt pays $360.99m for 11 cargos of LNG in Nov | News Flash
• RPGCL seeks 2nd spot LNG cargo for early Jan delivery – The New Nation

China

• When Two Clocks Collide: Qatar’s LNG Expansion Meets China’s Nuclear Timestamp
• Xi stresses strategic importance of work to raise minors’ moral standards
• Xi’s article on expanding domestic demand to be published
• China’s economy poised to achieve annual growth target with steady November momentum
• “Cherry Express” from Chile to amply supply China’s New Year market
• Inside China’s Economic Agenda for 2026
• China engineers safer, smarter flyways for birds on the move
• WORLD’s largest ice and snow theme park to open in NE China
• Shenzhen Metro pilots robot guide dog service
• Giant bridge rotated into position in China’s Guangxi
• Chinese vice premier meets with Malaysian transport minister
• Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves rise in November
• China grants first Level-3 autonomous driving vehicle permits
• China’s machinery industry sees robust growth during 14th Five-Year Plan period
• Two freight trains under China-Singapore Multi-modal Demonstration Project depart from Chongqing
• Winter scenery across China
• Forum on combating desertification calls for deeper China-Africa cooperation
• SF launches new supply chain products as it sharpens focus on Asia and global expansion

India

• India’s Russian oil imports set to fall as officials tighten compliance checks – Bloomberg
• India trade deficit narrows to 5-month low; officials say close to framework deal with US
• Indian rupee’s losing run persists on trade stalemate, portfolio outflows
• India bonds flat as supply pressure meets RBI’s debt-buy boost
• Production at Ashoknagar oil field project in West Bengal to begin soon, says petroleum minister
• India’s gas production dips 5.1% in October as LNG imports fall 21.6%
• Tata Power eyes ₹1.25 trillion capex till FY30 with 30 GW capacity
• Maruti Suzuki to go for phased localisation of EV batteries ahead of e-Vitara launch
• SHANTI likely to boost India’s nuclear power capacity
• President Draupadi Murmu stresses energy conservation to cut emissions and ensure sustainable future
• Rupee slumps to all-time low of 90.75 against US dollar in intra-day trade

Japan

• Tokyo Gas Puts Billions Into US Gas And LNG Expansion – Finimize
• Japan’s real wages fall for 10th straight month in October
• Japan’s MUFG in final talks to acquire 20% stake in Shriram Finance for over $3.2 billion, report says
• All countries have responsibility to urge Japan to eliminate remnants of militarism: Chinese spokesperson

Malaysia

• Petronas will forward complaint on LNG project to Canada partner
• AirBorneo reaffirms commitment to fair RAS fares
• SEA Games: Snooker gold and athletics silver headlines

Pakistan

• Smart electricity metre prices drop nearly 40%
• PM Shehbaz directs to speed up privatisation process of power distribution and generation companies
• SBP cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%
• Petroleum prices likely to drop by up to Rs11.85 per litre
• KSE-100 hits record 170,741 as SBP rate cut lifts sentiment
• National Grid Company commissions 500kV Lahore North Grid Station with Rs20.7 billion investment
• Punjab to invite bids for 50MW waste-to-energy project in Lahore
• PIBT secures approval to handle Reko Diq copper-gold exports
• Double-decker buses arrive at port, set to roll out across Karachi soon
• Broadband taxes stall Pakistan’s digital growth

Singapore

• Singapore LNG bunkering volumes rise in November – LNG Prime
• Singapore marine fuel sales flat in November, holding steady from October

South Korea

• South Korea central bank, NPS agree to extend currency swap agreement for another year

Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka may turn to Russian oil as Moscow searches for sanctions workarounds — UNITED24 Media
• Sri Lanka shares snap winning streak; third-quarter GDP growth at 5.4%
• Russia, Sri Lanka negotiating construction of LNG terminal in republic — envoy

Thailand

• Technip Energies lands job at Thailand’s first carbon capture and storage project
• Thailand not receiving notices on new tariffs from the US — Foreign Ministry

Vietnam

• Vietnam’s first LNG-fueled power plants inaugurated
• Vietnam inaugurates USD1.4 billion LNG power plants in energy security push
• Vingroup’s mega project contributes over $1 bln in land-use fees, land lease to HCMC’s 11-month budget
• Vietnam PM says Long Thanh airport should anchor aviation-led growth

Other / Asia

• Philippines to protest Chinese harassment of fisherfolk near disputed shoal
• Over 420,000 Cambodian residents flee homes due to conflict with Thailand
• Number of Cambodians killed in border conflict with Thailand up to 15 — minister
• Cambodia: Defense Ministry rejects Thailand’s accusations of shelling civilian areas

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Middle East

Bahrain

• Acwa Power acquires Bahrain assets from Engie
• IsDB approves $180.72mln for Bahrain highway upgrade

Egypt

• Egypt proposes five initiatives to boost Arab energy security
• Dana Gas announces new onshore discovery in Egypt’s Nile Delta
• Egypt proposes unified Arab emergency oil and gas purchase mechanism
• Hassan Allam wins $250m contract for Egypt banking complex construction

Iraq

• Khatib & Alami commences Abu Nuwas road expansion in Baghdad

Jordan

• King briefed on government plan to develop first phase of Amra City
• Industrial production up 1.44% in first ten months

Kuwait

• MECC wins $113mln Kuwait Oil Company project contract
• ACWA Power expands Gulf footprint with Kuwait and Bahrain asset acquisition
• Kuwait’s Mutriba oil field project could see delays

Oman

• Amnah Energy to supply green hydrogen to Oman steel project

Qatar

• When Two Clocks Collide: Qatar’s LNG Expansion Meets China’s Nuclear Timestamp
• Ooredoo Qatar expands leadership in sovereign AI infrastructure

Saudi Arabia

• GIB Capital announces 3 international capital markets transactions totalling $2.1 bn
• Saudi firms sign deals to build oil fields, boost output in Syria
• Arabian Qudra to set up first floating solar plant in Saudi Arabia
• Saudi non-oil private sector sees strong growth as PMI climbs over 60

United Arab Emirates

• Nakheel partners with SOM to design Palm Jebel Ali Friday Mosque
• Dubai Metro’s Blue Line to serve 350,000 daily passengers, station map revealed
• AI-powered ‘Smart Metre Project’ launched in Abu Dhabi
• ADNOC Distribution to serve over 8,000 vehicles daily at Liwa Festival 2026
• AD Ports Group, Kuwait Ports Authority sign MoU

Middle East (regional)

• Gulf stocks track global losses as investors await key US data
• Oil tanker rates to stay strong into 2026 as sanctions remove ships for hire
• Oil rises on fears of supply disruption as US-Venezuela tensions escalate
• How necessity is driving innovation in Gulf gas sector

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Africa

Angola

• BP, Eni exit two Angola producing assets

Egypt

• Hassan Allam Construction awarded a landmark USD 250 mln contract
• Palm Hills Developments signs agreement with Marriott International

Guinea-Bissau

• Regional leaders reject Guinea-Bissau military transition plan

Morocco

• Flood death toll at Moroccan coast climbs to 37

Namibia

• Skills take root around Namibia’s Husab Mine beyond mining
• Namibia’s exploration momentum attracts investors

Nigeria

• Nigeria issues 28 permits to unlock $2 billion of value from flared gas
• Morison Industries rallies 32% to lead NGX gainers

South Africa

• South African Airways expands regional footprint with new Cape Town–Mauritius route
• South Africa records smaller FDI outflows in Q3

Sudan

• UN peacekeepers killed in Sudan

Uganda

• Uganda’s farm and factory activities under strain

Africa (regional)

• African Development Bank seeks $25bln for low-cost lending amid waning US engagement
• Africa–Middle East air routes set to outpace intra-African travel

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Europe

Belgium

• Somtrans doopt LNG-bunkerbarge United LNG I in haven van Antwerpen | Transport Online

Bulgaria

• Noble rig reaches Bulgaria to kick off Black Sea drilling ops by year-end
• Hrabri – Bulgarian Navy’s new multi-role patrol vessel

France

• Louvre Museum closed as workers strike

Germany

• Jan De Nul, Hellenic Cables link German offshore wind farm site with DolWin kappa platform
• Hapag-Lloyd orders eight methanol dual-fuel boxships in $500m newbuild push

Netherlands

• Intercontinental Exchange adds TTF daily options as gas contracts top 103M in 2025
• Oaktree-backed firm unveils $1.2 billion Amsterdam hyperscale data centre project

Norway

• Technip Energies lands key role on offshore CCS project
• Equinor greenlights Johan Castberg tieback

Russia

• Russia’s oil facilities burn after Ukraine confirms widespread strikes on military infrastructure
• Russia’s Central Bank seeks $230Bln from Euroclear over frozen assets
• EU to blacklist 40 new tankers on Russia

Spain

• Spain fines Airbnb US$75 million for unlicensed rental listings

Sweden / UK

• Ocean Infinity takes delivery of final survey vessel in its new high-tech Armada fleet
• Uniper approves its first Scottish solar project
• Strike action extended at UK oil terminal

Turkey

• Black Sea shipping carnage deepens as Turkish vessels hit in Russian retaliation
• Turkey plans to boost trade with Turkic nations to $100 billion per year — Erdogan

United Kingdom

• North Sea gas platform ‘goes green’ with offshore wind
• EU to discuss energy security with NATO

Ukraine / Poland / Europe (conflict-related)

• Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery overnight – Bloomberg
• Ukraine’s energy system on brink of collapse — Washington Post
• US, Ukraine complete talks in Berlin — Zelensky’s office

Europe (regional)

• Gas reserves in European UGS facilities down to around 70%
• EU announces sanctions on companies, individuals for moving Russian oil
• EU to propose oil supply ban on Russia for EU countries in early 2026

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North America

Canada

• Baytex announces expected closing date for U.S. Eagle Ford sale and early results of cash tender offer for 2032 senior notes
• Canadian oilsands majors aim to hold spending steady as broader industry braces for tough year

United States

• Train 1 commissioning accelerates at Golden Pass, setting up early 2026 LNG production
• US LNG export boom means goodbye to cheap domestic natural gas – Bloomberg
• Alaska LNG pipeline gets final approvals ahead of schedule
• US rig count down by one but gassy plays proving more popular

North America (regional)

• Gas price outlook and weekly spot prices

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South America

Argentina

• Ambassador calls on Argentina to support investigation into deaths of reporters in Ukraine

Brazil

• ICTSI pours $175m into Rio terminal expansion
• BW Energy signs $274 million lease of production unit destined for Brazil
• Low bidder flies ahead in $1 billion-plus Petrobras subsea tender

Venezuela

• Oil prices stable as Venezuelan supply disruptions balance surplus concerns
• Russia provides necessary support to Venezuela, MFA says

Panama

• EU-funded study to assess feasibility of Panama-Spain green shipping corridor

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Global

• Oil tanker rates to stay strong into 2026 as sanctions remove ships for hire
• Navigating oil market volatility: geopolitics vs. oversupply in 2025
• World’s largest battery-electric ship powers up
• New study exploring oxygen as possible solution to hydrogen pipeline embrittlement
• Digital economy set to hit $28trln next year: report