Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Sources say that Japan's Mitsui is close to purchasing a stake in Qatar LNG Project.

Five sources said that Japan's Mitsui & Co. is on the verge of buying a stake, in the second phase, in QatarEnergy’s massive North Field project as it seeks a stable liquefied gas (LNG). The deal, if reached,…

Sources: Mitsui Japan is close to a stake in Qatar LNG Project

Five sources said that Japan's Mitsui & Co. is on the verge of?buying a share in the second phase QatarEnergy’s massive North Field Project?in order to ensure a stable liquefied gas supply (LNG). The deal, if reached…

Eni's LNG market for 2026 is 'finely balancing' due to Asian demand and a thin supply

An Eni executive stated that the global LNG market will remain 'finely balanced' this year due to thin supply buffers and low European inventories, as well as a resurgent Asian demand. This leaves little room for weather-related shocks.

Libya plans to increase gas exports to Europe before 2030

Massoud Suleman, Chairman of the National Oil Corporation, said that Libya intends to?boost? its natural gas production over the next five to six years in order to increase supply to Europe before early 2030.

Canada wants to increase energy trade with India says energy minister

Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson stated on Tuesday that the country is considering boosting its energy?exports in India to diversify its client base and reduce its dependence?on??supply from the United States.

India and China reduce electricity emissions to mitigate US coal overdrive

Researchers say that India and China have 'cut emissions by accelerating the deployment of clean energy,' offsetting the?growing? coal use in America and limiting global growth in pollutants related to climate change.

Inpex is working to advance Indonesia's Abadi LNG Project in order to meet the government's request

Takayuki ueda, CEO of Inpex Japan, said that the company is working hard to accelerate the start-up of the Abadi project to Indonesia in order to "meet" the government's request for speed. Western companies have…

Sources say Saudi Aramco will export the first condensate in February from Jafurah Gas Plant

Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Saudi Aramco, the state energy company, plans to export the first condensate from the Jafurah Gas Plant in 'February. Aramco is aiming to be a global…

CNOOC Ships First Golden Arrowhead Crude from Guyana To China

According to shipping and trade data, China, the world's largest oil importer will receive its first Golden Arrowhead Crude cargo from Guyana by December. Producer CNOOC Ltd is looking to expand markets for this new grade.

Trade sources claim that Yanchang, a Chinese refiner, buys crude oil from the UAE and Kazakhstan instead of Russia.

Several sources confirmed that Yanchang Petroleum, a Chinese refiner, has purchased 3 million barrels from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan, for arrival in January, after having suspended its Russian…

Trade sources report that China refiner Yanchang purchases 3 million barrels of Murban and CPC crude.

Several sources confirmed that Yanchang Petroleum, a Chinese refiner, has purchased 3 million barrels from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan, for arrival in January, after having suspended its Russian…

Aster reduces diesel production at Singapore Bukom refinery sources say

Three sources familiar with the situation said that Singapore's Aster Energy and Chemicals has reduced diesel production at its Bukom Refinery this month. This is driving up premiums for 10ppm low sulphur diesel.

Prysmian will complete the study in 2026 on Sarawak-Singapore Power Export Project

A company official stated that the cable supplier Prysmian is expecting to finish next year the first-end engineering study for a hydropower project from Sarawak, Malaysia, to Singapore. Prysmian, a subsidiary…

Chandra Asri buys Exxon Singapore's retail fuel stations

Chandra Asri Pacific announced on Friday that it would acquire Exxon Mobil’s retail petrol stations with the Esso brand in Singapore, as the U.S. giant streamlines its downstream operation. In a press release…

EU sanctions against Russia include two Chinese refineries and the trader Chinaoil

The EU has added Chinaoil Hong Kong (a trading arm for PetroChina) and two Chinese refineries with a combined daily capacity of 600,000.00 barrels to its list of sanctions against Russia, according to the EU Official Journal published on Thursday.

Source: Indian refiners are reviewing Russian oil contracts following US sanctions

A source with first-hand knowledge of the situation said that Indian state refiners were reviewing their Russian oil trading documents to make sure no supplies would come directly from Rosneft or Lukoil following the U.S. sanctions against the companies.

Sources say that Western pressure will affect Asian purchases of Russian oil in December.

U.S.-European pressure on Asian buyers could limit India's oil purchases from December. This would lead to cheaper supplies in China. However, Japan is unlikely to stop its Sakhalin LNG shipments at this time, according to trade sources and analysts.

EDP accelerates solar and battery projects in Australia following government awards

The Portuguese utility EDP said that it expects to speed up its solar and storage battery projects in Australia, after receiving government awards for revenue generation over the long term. EDP Renewables Australia…

Sources: BP chartered tanker leaves sanctioned Nayara Energy port without loading oil

According to five sources in the industry and shipping data from LSEG, oil tanker Talara chartered by energy giant BP has left Vadinar, India's newly-sanctioned refiner Nayara Energy, without loading diesel, as planned.

Investors continue to monitor the impact of new sanctions against Russia on oil prices.

The oil price was little changed Monday, as traders assessed the impact of European sanctions on Russian supply. They also worried about tariffs that could weaken fuel demand because Middle East producers were increasing output.