Energy Prices Jump After Iran Attacks Qatar LNG Plant
Energy prices surged on Thursday after Iran struck the world’s largest LNG complex, causing damage that Qatar said could take five years to repair, as the energy sector's worst fears about the war launched by the U.S.
China Calls for Gulf Conflict to End, Addressing Southeast Asia Energy Shortages
China called for an end to conflict in the Gulf and said the safety of waterways should not be disturbed on Thursday, adding that it was ready to work with Southeast Asia to address…
Macquarie Group Expresses Interest in Shell's European Onshore Renewables
Macquarie Group has expressed early interest in bidding for Shell's European onshore renewable energy business, according to people familiar with the matter, assets that could be valued at more than 1 billion euros ($1.15 bil
Qatar Offers LNG Slots for Offloading, Storage, Regasification at Zeebrugge Terminal
QatarEnergy has offered up five slots for unloading, storage and regasification of liquefied natural gas at Belgium's Zeebrugge terminal for the month of April, three industry sources said on Wednesday, indicating its facilit
Oil Prices Rise As Iranian Attacks on UAE Continue
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday, as renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates heightened concerns about the worsening outlook for global supply if there is no quick resolution to U.S.-Israeli war on Iran…
Oil Production Impacts in the Middle East
Most western oil and gas majors have significant operations in the Middle East, where the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted oil and gas shipping and halted some output.France's TotalEnergies…
Indian LPG Sales Trickle Due to Hormuz Shipping Disruptions
Indian state fuel retailers' sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) slowed in the first half of March, preliminary data showed, as the country reels from its worst LPG crisis in decades due to shipping disruption in the Strait
Ukraine Looks to Partner With Romania to Develop Black Sea Gas Discovery
Ukraine's Naftogaz, which discovered "substantial" offshore gas reserves in the Black Sea before Russia's invasion, is in talks with Romania's OMV Petrom to form a partnership relating to the field…
UN Climate chief: Iran war a'simple lesson' in fossil fuel dependency
The U.N. Climate Secretary will inform EU policymakers that the disruption of energy markets caused by the Iran War is an "abject" lesson in the dangers?of?relying?on fossil fuels.
EU scrambles for energy cost reductions as Iran war hits the markets
Energy ministers from the European Union will meet on Monday to discuss options for reducing 'energy costs. Officials are drafting emergency plans to temper the 'impact of surging gas and oil prices caused by war in Iran.
China crude oil production in January and February was up by 1.9% on an annual basis.
Official data released on Monday showed that China's crude oil output in January and February rose by 1.9% when compared with the same period of last year. This was largely due to higher refinery operating rates.
The ruling party of South Korea says that the country will lift its coal cap and increase nuclear production amid the Iran crisis.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party announced on Monday that the government would lift limitations on coal-fired power generation and increase nuclear plant utilisation to as much as 80%…
Hindalco stops production of aluminium extruded products because of the Iran War, says notice
Hindalco Industries, an Indian company, has halted the production of value-added extruded aluminum due to a gas shortage in response to supply disruptions in the Middle East. This was revealed by a notice from the company.
Russell: The war in Iran has a greater impact on refined fuels than crude oil and importers must act.
Media attention is focused on the loss of up to 20% of crude oil and refined fuels due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The rapid tightening in the markets for refined products in Asia is a greater concern.
Hindalco stops production of aluminium extruded products because of the Iran War, notice states
Hindalco Industries in India has halted the production of extruded aluminum, a high-value aluminium product due to a shortage of gas resulting from disruptions to the supply of natural gas to the Middle East…
Alaska LNG CEO: We need more commitments to offtake before we make a final investment decision.
Glenfarne, an energy developer, must secure agreements to purchase a further 3 million metric tonnes of liquefied gas before making any final investment decisions on the $44 billion Alaska LNG project.
Colombia: Venezuela's PDVSA intends to terminate pipeline contract with Ecopetrol
Edwin Palma, Colombia's Energy?Minister, said Venezuela's PDVSA state oil?company intends to terminate a contract with Colombia Ecopetrol?over?the Antonio Ricaurte?pipeline. He claimed…
Rwanda warns that it may withdraw troops to Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, which is a heavily insurgent area.
Rwanda has indicated that it may withdraw its troops from the?Mozambique province of Cabo Delgado, where they?help to counter deadly insurgents attacks, if a sufficient and predictable external funding was not provided.
Japan Industry Ministry asks Australia for increased LNG production amid Iran Crisis
Japan's Industry Minister Ryosei AKazawa?on Saturday asked Australia to increase its output of liquefied gas in light of the Middle East crisis. Around 11% of Japan's LNG imports come from the Middle East…
JERA seeks more LNG to hedge growing Middle East risk
JERA, Japan's largest liquefied gas buyer, has begun discussions with global suppliers about possible additional purchases to protect against Middle East supplies worsening. This is…