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Russell: Asia's LNG imports will likely increase, but not enough to satisfy Trump

As part of the trade agreements with President Donald Trump, there are some early signs that certain Asian countries will increase their imports from the United States of liquefied gas (LNG).

Russell: Asia's LNG imports will likely increase, but not enough to satisfy Trump

As part of the trade agreements with President Donald Trump, there are some early signs that certain Asian countries will increase their imports from the United States of liquefied gas (LNG).

The major South Korean petrochemical companies and their production

The South Korean government announced on Wednesday a plan for 10 petrochemical firms to restructure operations. This included a large reduction in their naphtha cracking capacity. According…

South Korea automaker shares slip after US trade deal

The shares of South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia Corp dropped on Thursday, after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would charge a 15% duty on auto imports from South Korea as part of an agreement on trade.

Trump announces a 15% tariff on South Korean imports

Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will impose a 15% tariff for imports from South Korea, as part of a deal with the Asian trading partner to avoid even higher levies.

GasLog Sees Tighter LNG Shipping Market

GasLog, an international owner, operator and manager of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, is predicting a tighter LNG shipping market, as increasing United States LNG output combines with a seasonal uptick in demand for gas…

Iran's Oil Tanker Fleet Being Squeezed as Sanctions Bite

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Iran is running short of options to replace its ageing fleet of tankers and keep oil exports flowing because renewed U.S. sanctions are making potential sellers and flag registries wary of doing business with Tehran…

U.S. Energy Pipeline Developers to Seek Exemptions to Steel Tariff

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U.S. energy pipeline developers say they intend to pursue exemptions to the Trump Administration's proposed steel tariffs, as concerns grow for those companies and from key exporters to the United States like South Korea.

China Denies Selling Oil Illicitly to N.Korea

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China on Friday denied reports it has been illicitly selling oil products to North Korea after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not happy that China had allowed oil to reach the isolated nation.

Trump Troubled About Oil Flow into North Korea

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was "very disappointed that China is allowing oil to go into North Korea" and that such moves would prevent "a friendly solution" to the crisis over Pyongyang's nuclear program.

S.Korean officials visit Iran to seek post-sanction deals

South Korean government and corporate officials are visiting Iran this week to hunt out possible deals in the oil, gas and construction industries since an agreement was reached to lift sanctions on Tehran.

DNV GL Wins KOGAS TQ Contract

DNV GL Korea, the technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, has been awarded a technology qualification (TQ) contract with Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) for a FEED Package for a 5MTPA…

First Bodies Recoved From Sunken Ferry

South Korean divers retrieved three bodies from inside a sunken ferry overnight, officials said on Sunday, the first time they have been able to gain entry to the passenger section of the ship.