Asia

China

• China Cold Snap Risks Further Boosting Winter LNG Purchases
• From Xinjiang’s desert to economic hubs: a power expressway that lights up both ends
• China beats winter blackout risks with drone tech in Sichuan

India

• India falls to third in Russian fossil fuel imports in December as Reliance slashes crude buy
• Cheaper power connections in UP as smart meter rates cut by over 50%
• India edges closer to energy security as policy shifts unlock coal, oil, nuclear and renewables
• WABAG wins ₹250–600 crore BPCL contract for Bina refinery water treatment facilities
• India’s L&T secures complete ownership of landmark heavy-lift vessel from Southeast Asian partner

Indonesia

• Palm slips on uncertainty over Indonesia’s B50 mandate

Japan

• JERA on track for 20% ammonia co-firing at Hekinan coal power plant in FY29
• Japan’s Hydrogen Push Starts to Gain Momentum
• Kyoei Tanker adds VLCC slot at JMU
• Eight Japanese firms showcase energy transition solutions at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Kazakhstan

• 2 Oil Tankers Attacked Near Key CPC Terminal
• Kazakhstan boost oil supplies via Atyrau-Samara route after attacks against CPC
• Kazakhstan confirms decline in oil shipments via CPC terminal after drone attack
• Kazakhstan announces agreement with Eni for onshore exploration play
• Kazakhstan faces more oil export troubles after new tanker attacks
• Tanker chartered by Kazakh company comes under drone attack

Malaysia

• Petronas Turns to Federal Court for Clarity on Sarawak Dispute

Pakistan

• ML-1 project work to begin from Karachi Port in July 2026
• Petroleum rates may drop from January 16
• Discos implement forced loadshedding as shortfall hits 4,000MW
• Pakistan, Saudi Arabia deepen mineral sector ties
• LESCO Issues Over 124,000 New Power Connections in Six Months, Boosts Solar Net Metering
• Pakistan Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement to Shelve Iran–Pakistan Gas Pipeline
• OGDC Steps Up Drive to Unlock Unconventional Hydrocarbon Potential
• Rising Subsidised Consumer Base Neutralises Power Tariff Cut
• DP World begins logistics project construction in Pakistan
• WASA head office to be shifted on solar power

Singapore

• Singapore marine fuel sales hit record highs in 2025 on resilient trade
• Singapore sees record port performance in 2025
• MOL plugs into Singapore electric vessel start-up Pyxis

Vietnam

• Vietnam ministry allows autonomy in DPPA price negotiation for electricity purchase via private grids
• Experts flag banks, energy, industrial parks as beneficiaries of Vietnam’s Resolution 79 on state economic sector development
• Thailand’s WHA establishes solar power firm in Vietnam

Regional

• Gazprom sets new record for daily gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia
• Trading Giants Seek Big Asia Buyers for Venezuelan Oil

Middle East

Egypt

• Egypt drills new oil wells
• Egypt’s Rashpetco to Double Gas Production by FY 2029/2030
• Scatec to Develop 6 GW Solar, Battery Facility in Egypt
• Scatec signs PPA for 1.95 GW solar, 3.9 GWh battery projects in Egypt
• Egypt Launches Africa’s Largest Solar-Battery Project in Qena
• Abdelatty, Scatec CEO Discuss Green Hydrogen and Africa Cooperation
• Badawi Highlights Egypt’s Mining Reforms in Talks with Oman at Future Minerals Forum
• Badawi Outlines Egypt’s Mining Modernization Strategy at Riyadh Ministerial Roundtable

Iran

• Oil prices jump on concerns Iranian exports could be disrupted
• Oil prices surge 1.7% on Iran supply disruption concerns
• Oil prices settle at 7-week high on worries about Iran exports
• Iran releases Greek-managed tanker seized in January 2024

Kuwait

• Kuwait Oil Company advances drilling strategy
• Kuwait continues with refinery retender discussions
• Kuwait Oil Company drills 1,337 oil wells in 3 years

Oman

• Energy Development Oman mandates USD 10-year sukuk

Qatar

• Qatar hosts LNG2026
• Contractors prepare prices for Qatar offshore oil field expansion
• Dukhan solar award drives Qatar’s utility sector

Saudi Arabia

• Most Gulf bourses gain on rising oil prices
• PIF-backed Saudi Electricity secures 5-year loan facility of up to $1.5bln
• Brent crude’s premium to Dubai hits its highest since July
• Aramco launches 98-octane fuel
• Saudi minister casts minerals as global priority as FMF draws 100+ countries
• Future Minerals Forum launches global tool measuring mineral investment, risk
• CATL launches its largest overseas new energy aftermarket facility in Riyadh
• ACWA Power agrees to acquire stakes in 5 wind power projects in China
• ACWA Power, AfDB set to fast-track $5bln energy, water projects in Africa
• Saudi firms sign deals to build oil fields, boost output in Syria
• Sadafco signs up Yellow Door Energy for key Saudi solar installation
• Aramco extends rig contracts in $373 million deal

United Arab Emirates

• Abu Dhabi’s Dhafrah PV2 Energy prices $870.75mln green bond
• Barakah Nuclear Power Plants supply 57% of UAE households
• The corridor to the future runs through the UAE: Abu Dhabi powering the AI era with molecules, gigawatts and partnership
• Eight Japanese firms showcase energy transition solutions at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Regional

• Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf bourses gain on rising oil prices
• Investors back energy providers over big tech for 2026 AI bets
• OPEC oil output falls in December on Iran and Venezuela
• Top Middle East contractors join forces to launch new oil and gas EPC company

Africa

Algeria

• Algeria’s Sonatrach ordered to pay UK energy company $290m

Angola

• Masdar Secures First Power Offtake for 500 MW Angolan Portfolio
• Afentra stock price rises after Angola resource boost

Egypt (Africa-focused)

• Scatec signs PPA for 1.95 GW solar, 3.9 GWh battery projects in Egypt

Ethiopia

• Ethiopia’s $12.5B Bishoftu Airport Begins Construction

Mozambique

• Mozambique’s Local Strategy to Build Climate Resilience

Nigeria

• Nigeria bets on $2bln fund to boost energy transition
• Shell revives Nigeria’s big Bonga South West FPSO project

Regional

• OPEC Fund, TDB Join Alliance to Boost Agro-Industrial Zones in Africa
• Arab Coordination Group and AfDB Group launch structured strategic partnership
• Africa’s Critical Minerals and the Future of the Global Energy Transition
• The African Energy Transition Provides Opportunity
• ACWA Power, AfDB set to fast-track $5bln energy, water projects in Africa

Europe

Greece

• Unidentified drones hit Greek-run tankers bound for Russian port

Norway

• Norway awards 57 offshore oil and gas licences, plans wider drilling push
• Norway awards over 50 exploration licences to supermajors and independents

Russia

• Russia’s Arctic LNG ‘Shadow Fleet’ Gains Steam With Rare Winter Double Ship-to-Ship Transfer

Serbia

• Vucic expects US to renew NIS’ license once deal on sale of Russian stake fixed

Spain

• Spain cuts Russian LNG imports by over 40% in 2025

Ukraine

• Ukrainian parliament delays appointment of defense, energy ministers as vote fails
• Ukrainian MP says country’s energy sector ‘in shambles’
• Kiev in midst of near-total blackout

United Kingdom

• Former UK MP takes on maritime nuclear role

Regional

• What’s on the line for TotalEnergies and others in UK offshore wind auction?
• Tanker chartered by Chevron attacked by drone
• Oil Tankers Attacked Near CPC Terminal in Black Sea
• Viridien bags multi-client project to enhance oil & gas dataset offshore Malta

North America

Canada

• Canadian oil tycoon proposes aiding US in Venezuela’s oil revival
• US tariff pressures push British Columbia to boost India trade

United States

• Lower 48 Natural Gas Power Burns Post First Annual Decline Since 2021
• Market Open: Cold Blast Ahead Pushes February Natural Gas Higher
• Texas Natural Gas, Oil Operators ‘Adjusting, Not Breaking’ as LNG, AI Growth Continues
• Futures Settle: February Natural Gas Amasses Momentum Amid Fresh Signs of Strong Heating Demand
• North American Natural Gas Facing Test as LNG, Power Demand Set to Collide
• Energy bills shock some Ohio customers with dramatic increases
• U.S. to Asia LNG Arb Near One-Year Low as Global Natural Gas Flows Continue Shift
• Oil prices rise 3% after Trump cancels meetings with Iran
• Delfin LNG Project Moves Closer to FID as SHI Gets Extension
• US LNG project expects final investment decision ‘in the next month’
• Coastal Bend LNG selects KBR and Técnicas Reunidas for FEED and EPC
• Venture Global cuts FY 2025 profit guidance on volatile LNG prices
• FEED gig for LNG project on US Gulf Coast comes KBR’s way
• Venture Global stock rebounds after 2025 EBITDA guidance cut
• USA Compression Completes $860MM J-W Power Deal
• KBR wins FEED for Coastal Bend LNG project
• Subsea work for Gulf of America’s oil project drops in KOIL’s lap
• Microsoft rolls out initiative to limit data-center power costs, water use impact
• Trading Giants Seek Big Asia Buyers for Venezuelan Oil
• Private US Oil Firms Laud Trump’s Venezuela Game Plan
• For Devon Energy, AI in Drilling Comes Down to Dollars and Barrels
• Cheniere Will Process 10 Bcf/d Of LNG By End Of 2026, CEO Says
• WTI Oil Discount To Brent Largest In Eight Months As More Venezuelan Crude Expected In U.S.

South America

Brazil

• Vallourec wins major contract with Shell in Brazil

Guyana

• Saipem taps EnerMech for job on ExxonMobil’s $12.7 billion oil project off Guyana
• Saipem awards Guyana subsea contract job for ExxonMobil project

Venezuela

• Venezuela reopens oil wells and resumes crude exports following Trump administration policy changes
• Exclusive: Venezuela begins reversing oil output cuts as exports resume
• Roszarubezhneft to continue implementation of oil projects in Venezuela
• Ramping Oil Production In Venezuela Will Yield Limited Short-Term Gains

Oceania

Australia

• Scarborough FPU Arrives in Australia
• Scarborough FPU arrives on location
• Mega $12.5 billion gas project makes inroads as FPU ends its miles-long journey in Australia
• Woodside After O’Neill: The Next CEO’s Narrowing Runway

Global

• Is Natural Gas a Trade or a Trap After Hitting New Lows?
• U.S. LNG Flows Anchor Global Gas Markets as Europe Competes, Asia Pulls Back
• BV grants AiP for wind-assisted LNG carrier
• Solid growth evident in LNG order book despite regulatory uncertainty
• Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier Concept Gets BV Aip
• COSCO Shipping Holdings orders 12 LNG dual-fuel containerships
• 15-year LNG offtake gig comes Engie’s way
• OPEC+ Monitoring Committee to hold next meeting on February 1
• AI growth to drive 500% surge in data centre power demand by 2040