Asia

China

• Venezuela loads crude only for Chevron as China shipments remain halted
• China condemns U.S. military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council
• China’s top legislator meets Taoiseach of Ireland
• China’s water conservancy investment exceeded 1.28 tln yuan in 2025
• Eastern Pacific back for more ammonia carriers at Jiangnan
• China Merchants lines up shuttle tanker newbuilds

India

• India bonds rebound after market absorbs hefty state supply
• India’s services sector growth hits 11-month low in December, PMI shows
• Indian rupee breaks four-day losing streak, hedging from importers trims gains
• ONGC takes operational control of Mori-5 well after gas leak fire incident
• Rupee rises 12 paise to close at 90.18 against US dollar
• IGX benchmark gas price index falls 18% in December 2025
• US-Venezuela tensions unlikely to impact India’s oil security: Report
• ONGC Konaseema gas well fire continues to rage for over 24 hours
• RIL shares slide nearly 5% as it denies report on Russian oil shipments
• Reliance says not received any Russian oil in three weeks, none expected in Jan
• Expert teams arriving from Delhi, Mumbai to douse gas well blaze in Andhra
• India’s energy storage projects installation to surge 10-fold to 5GWh in 2026: IESA
• Telangana govt to ramp up EV procurement, expand charging network
• Uttar Pradesh doubles electrification, accelerates energy output
• Trade body raises concern over power cuts in Gaya
• SC junks customs demand on Adani Power’s Mundra SEZ supply to domestic market
• Govt should cut GST on lithium-ion batteries by 5% to boost local manufacturing
• Explained: What slowed India’s power demand in 2025 — and why 2026 may look different
• IEX trades 34.08 BU power in Q3 FY26 as prices ease on higher supply
• SHANTI Act can spur nuclear power deployment in India: Fitch-BMI
• India’s top refiner denies Bloomberg report of Russian oil purchase

Indonesia

• Hull completed for Indonesian FLNG project

Japan

• Government panel member urges BOJ to anchor inflation expectations around 2%
• Sony Honda Mobility unveils new prototype EV at CES in Las Vegas

Malaysia

• Palm oil slips on stronger ringgit, while firmer rivals cap losses
• SAMENTA hails govt’s RM80 bln SME support package
• POIC desalination plant can be model for Sabah industrial water supply

Pakistan

• Nawaz Sharif meets Pakistani, Emirati business figures during UAE visit
• Gas tariff frozen for next six months
• PSX crosses 182,000 as bullish trend continues despite economic challenges
• Pakistan’s services exports jump 17% in July–November
• PM Shehbaz Sharif urges easy bank loans to boost SMEs
• PM puts privatisation drive on fast track after PIA sale
• Startup funding in Pakistan rises to $36.6 million in 2025
• UBL becomes Pakistan’s largest listed company with $4 billion market cap
• PSX rally powers ahead, KSE-100 closes above 185,000 mark in intraday trade
• Shahzad Iqbal appointed Member (Gas), OGRA
• DPM assures govt’s support to Chinese firm for mining investment
• Chinese firm enters Pakistan with advanced solar energy storage solutions
• Asif Inam appointed Chairman of SSGC Board
• Pakistan’s antimony attracts interest from US miner Nova Minerals
• Govt reviews winter gas load management, tightens supply monitoring
• PM Shehbaz launches drive to modernize agriculture
• Pakistan formally requests UAE to roll over $3b loan
• Govt reaffirms commitment to reliable gas supply, consumer services
• Attock Refinery eyes recovery on improving outlook
• PKR inches up by 2 paisa against USD
• Gold price in Pakistan rises Rs3,200 per tola
• Govt sets five-year plan to boost agricultural exports
• PSX appoints Mr. Ruhail Mohammad to chair its board
• Govt to expedite easy loans for SMEs
• SAPM Haroon chairs meeting to review Lithium-Ion Battery Policy
• SECP notifies key amendments to regulations on shares with differential rights and privileges
• PSX gains 2,654 points to close at 185,062 points
• CDNS realizes Rs710 billion savings inflows by January 5th, FY 25-26
• Shipping activity at Port Qasim
• Cement exports increase 11.48% to $151.1333 mln in 5 months

Philippines

• Philodrill moves to revitalise Philippines offshore oil production

Sri Lanka

• IT and communication services stocks help extend Sri Lanka’s equity rally

Vietnam

• Electricity consumption growth lags economic expansion: a positive signal
• $4.4 bln ‘flows’ into northern Vietnam province Thai Nguyen
• Vietnam wants more Russian investments in database, pharma, cryptocurrency market building

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Middle East

Bahrain

• Bahrain lays foundation stone for 100MW Al Dur solar project
• Work in full swing on new phase of Bahrain Airport roads plan
• Alba exceeds 2025 production target despite challenges

Egypt

• Egypt non-oil private activity expands second month in December, PMI shows
• Egypt signs MoU to supply Syria with gas; to export gas and petroleum products to Syria
• Karm Holding secures new electricity distribution concession in Al Wadi Al Gadeed
• LNG vessel comes to Seatrium’s yard for new lease on life as Egypt-bound FSRU
• Financing deal signed for Egypt silicon project

Iraq

• Iraq project to boost production at Shaikan field
• Iraqi PM meets top Chevron executive to discuss oil investment, refining expansion
• Iraq drilled 237 oil wells in 2025
• Iraq plans tenders to relocate heavy industries and facilities from Baghdad

Jordan

• Jordan tenders second section of the phosphate rail line

Kuwait

• Kuwait’s HEISCO bags $186mln contract for Al-Khairan power plant
• Kuwait Oil Company awards $677mln contracts to boost upstream oil and gas operations

Libya

• Libyan oil production hits 10-year high

Oman

• ADNOC Drilling enters Oman after closing SLB land-rig deal
• Firms express interest in Oman natural gas liquids project
• SOHAR Port and Freezone advances community development In 2025
• Oman’s OETC powers ahead with grid expansion and green growth
• Deal signed for hydrogen-based transport efficiency solutions

Qatar

• Qatar — QatarEnergy: signs MoU with Egypt to expand LNG supply cooperation
• Qatar introduces AI-powered legislative adviser
• Qatar Customs records high volumes of cargo movement, customs declarations

Saudi Arabia

• Saudi firms say Aramco’s oil price hike to drive operating costs
• ACWA Power to acquire stakes in 5 wind power projects in China; to fast-track $5bln energy, water projects in Africa with AfDB
• Saudi non-oil private sector sees strong growth as PMI climbs over 60
• Saudi Arabia cuts February Arab Light crude price to Asia for third straight month
• Saudi economy to grow by 4.5% in 2026 on non-oil gains, report says
• Linxon completes work on major Saudi 380 kV substation
• Trinasolar boosts KSA presence through collaboration with ACWA Power
• Acwa Power completes Rabigh 3 IWP refinancing
• Modon awards $316m Ras El-Hekma construction deal
• Contractors extend bid validity for Jafurah fourth expansion phase
• Contractors prepare prices for next Upper Zakum field expansion

United Arab Emirates

• UAE non-oil private sector growth moderates in December, PMI shows
• UAE — Dana Gas: receives $50mln from Egypt to support drilling project
• UAE — TAQA & EWEC: close $980mln for Al Dhafra power plant
• Adnoc Refining receives prices for naphtha upgrade project
• Contractors submit prices for Habshan 7 project to Adnoc Gas
• Abu Dhabi strengthens cruise hub status with Celestyal Discovery homeporting
• Emirates SkyCargo charts flightpath into 2026
• Unique Group, Decom partner on subsea decommissioning
• DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre supports sustainability
• Regeny EV Charging launches airport fast charging hub near DXB airport
• Emirates Islamic provides $500mln structured financing to Mass Group Holding
• ORA awards consultancy contracts for flagship coastal destination

Middle East (regional)

• World Future Energy Summit to explore UAE-UK collaboration in green hydrogen
• Five GCC economic themes to watch in 2026

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Africa

Angola

• Angola — Shell & Chevron: deal for undeveloped offshore blocks

Ethiopia

• Ethiopia’s reforms are reviving mining investment momentum

Libya

• Libyan oil production hits 10-year high

Morocco

• Wind power spurs Morocco renewable energy growth

Mozambique

• Shifting global agendas are slowing African projects – Mozambique LNG shows the cost
• How rate cuts are reshaping credit in Mozambique

Nigeria

• Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery says fuel supply intact amid maintenance
• Ex-Shell executive joins Eco Atlantic as operations head
• Heirs Energies acquires 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy

South Africa

• South Africa kicks off 2026 with a fuel price cut

Africa (regional)

• Africa’s oil and gas and the new geopolitics
• One well due online soon as drilling ops start at another with four more to follow off Africa
• ACWA Power, AfDB set to fast-track $5bln energy, water projects in Africa

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Europe

Denmark

• V.Group buys fuel efficiency platform created by Maersk Tankers
• Maersk Tankers’ green technology business changes ownership

Norway

• Northern Lights gig lands on ABL’s plate
• Big exploration prospect in Barents Sea under way

Russia

• Russia keeps sanctioned Arctic LNG exports alive with icebreaker
• Russia delivers first domestically assembled Arc7 LNG carrier after years of sanctions delays
• Gas explosion kills 1 in Tver
• Russian stock indices decline as trading on Moscow Exchange closes
• Gazprom bolstered by Russia gas price rise, more Asia sales

United Kingdom

• Phillips 66 wins bidding for Lindsey Refinery in UK
• Ocean Infinity set for geophysical survey at UK’s subsea electricity superhighway

Ukraine

• Zaporozhye NPP could supply Donbass, Novorossiya, Crimea, Caucasus
• Zaporozhye nuclear plant to get two more licenses in 2026

Europe (regional)

• CETO Wave Energy Ireland passes halfway mark on EuropeWave payment

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North America

Canada

• Canadian oil will stay competitive even if Venezuelan output rises, Carney says
• BW Offshore hits market with Bay du Nord critical equipment needs

Mexico

• Eni extends use of offshore drilling unit in Mexico

United States

• Natural gas price stock UNG slides as Henry Hub futures tumble 5% on warm U.S. outlook
• Clearer timeline emerges for next wave of U.S. LNG projects as buildout hits overdrive
• Henry Hub spot gas prices ‘collapse’ amid mild weather and lower heating demand
• Vistra Energy to acquire Cogentrix natural gas portfolio
• Q&A: Chevron’s California future still ‘up in the air,’ exec says
• Microsoft works with major US electric grid operator to modernize the Midwest power system
• US Department of Energy allocates $2.7 bln for uranium enrichment in country
• Trafigura to talk with USA over Venezuelan oil
• Phillips 66 says two Gulf Coast refineries ready to process Venezuelan crude amid ramp-up
• Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. declares monthly dividend for January 30, 2026
• Precision Drilling meets annual capital allocation targets and provides updates
• Deloitte sees oil hovering at US$58 a barrel as glut drags, while Alberta gas rises

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South America

Brazil

• Brazil opens tender for Madeira River maintenance dredging

Venezuela

• Natural gas market ignores Venezuela noise as weak fundamentals sink futures
• What’s next for Venezuelan gas in a post-Maduro world?
• Trump says the U.S. may reimburse oil companies for rebuilding Venezuela’s infrastructure
• Oil prices swing after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
• Energy stocks rise on hopes Trump will tap Venezuela’s vast oil reserves
• Chevron lines up 11 oil ships as Venezuela’s dark fleet vanishes
• Venezuela faces uncertain start to 2026 as energy sector recovery hinges on stability
• Russia backs Venezuela’s interim leader after U.S. ousts Maduro
• Venezuela needs $183 billion to lift oil output to 3 million bpd: Rystad Energy

South America (regional)

• Trump offers U.S. oil companies a poisoned chalice in Venezuela
• Trump’s Venezuela oil grab revives petrodollar debate
• 2026 oil market will not be about Venezuela (analysis)

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Oceania

Australia

• Merger of Australian shale gas players takes a step forward
• Australia — Woodside & BOTAS: finalise long-term LNG supply agreement

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Global

• Why natural gas prices are slipping despite strong LNG demand
• From oil to LNG, too much supply is still the problem in 2026
• Copper extends rally, bursting through $13,000
• Global gas markets: key spot prices, Jan. 6, 2026
• LNG spot assessments and exporter netbacks
• How regulators globally are softening capital rules for banks