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Russell: No rush to import US energy while Asia's imports slide under Trump

Asian countries have not rushed to buy U.S. commodities, despite President Donald Trump's call for a reduction in trade surpluses. The real deal in any future talks between China and the Trump administration will involve the three major energy commodities.

Sources say that Macquarie's $3.6 Billion S. Korean Gas firm attracts interest from KKR and other industry players, including Brookfield,

Two sources familiar with the deal said that KKR & Co., Brookfield Asset Management and Air Liquide are all potential bidders. The deal could be worth up to $3.6 Billion. Sources said Macquarie hired Goldman Sachs to handle the sale…

Russell: No rush to import US energy while Asia's imports slide under Trump

Asian countries have not rushed to buy U.S. commodities of energy, despite President Donald Trump's call for a reduction in trade surpluses. The real deal in any future talks between China and the Trump administration…

Japan will send a senior official for the Alaska energy conference

Yoji Muto, Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry minister, said on Friday a senior official would attend a conference in Alaska next week, at which the $44 billion Alaska LNG Project is expected to come up for discussion.

NextDecade, JERA Sign 20-Year LNG Supply Deal

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U.S. liquefied natural gas producer NextDecade said on Thursday it had signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's biggest power generator JERA with 2 million tonnes per annum of LNG from its Rio Grande project's…

US invites Asian officials in Alaska to explore $44 billion LNG project

Two people with knowledge of the plans said that the U.S. invited officials from Japan and South Korea to Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline project. Asian governments are considering U.S. investment in hopes of…

IGU: Europe and Asia will compete for LNG cargoes before summer

The International Gas Union stated on Thursday that the competition for liquefied gas will increase this year as Europe continues to rely on the chilled fuel following the cessation of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine…

Vietnam and Russia quickly agree to sign a nuclear power plant agreement

In a joint press release, Vietnam and Russia agreed to sign and negotiate agreements quickly on the construction of nuclear power plants in Vietnam. The statement was issued on Sunday, following a visit by To Lam to Moscow.

Russell: Asia's LNG consumption is muted in April, while Europe's demand eases.

In April, Asia's LNG imports remained muted while Europe began to show signs that the seasonal slowdown was beginning as winter demand dwindled. According to commodity analysts Kpler, Asia is expected to receive 22…

Russell: Asia's LNG consumption is muted in April, while Europe is easing up.

In April, Asia's LNG imports remained muted while Europe began to show signs that the seasonal slowdown was beginning as winter demand dwindled. According to commodity analysts Kpler, Asia is expected to receive 22…

JERA, Japan's LNG supplier, may look at Alaska, says exec

JERA, Japan’s largest power generator, could consider Alaska as a possible source of liquefied gas (LNG), according to an executive on Monday. Japanese officials will be heading to the United States for another round in tariff negotiations this week.

Chilean regulator approves Codelco and SQM joint venture

Codelco announced in a Thursday statement that Chile's competition regulator had approved the deal between Codelco and SQM, the state-run copper company, to create a joint venture for the expansion of lithium production on the Atacama Salt Flats.

Asian countries are looking to purchase more US energy in order to balance trade imbalance

As they try to reduce their trade surpluses with Washington, Asian governments are buying more U.S. gas and oil in order to ease their tariff burdens due to President Donald Trump’s new import duties. Many Asian…

Asian countries are looking to purchase more US energy in order to balance trade imbalance

As they try to reduce their trade surpluses with Washington, Asian governments are buying more U.S. gas and oil in order to ease their tariff burdens due to President Donald Trump’s new import duties. Many Asian…

South Korea and Vietnam boost their economic ties despite looming US trade tariffs

South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to expand their economic cooperation following a ministerial meet on Monday. This comes at a time of great urgency for both countries to reduce the impact of possible U.S. Tariffs.

Yonhap reports that South Korea is seeing Trump start tariff talks with Seoul and Japan, as well as India.

Han Duck-soo, South Korea's acting president, said that Donald Trump, the U.S. president, appeared to have ordered on Monday that talks about tariffs begin immediately with South Korea and Japan, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Want to reduce your trade surplus with Trump Russell

There are certain trends that will likely emerge amid the chaos and confusion created by U.S. president Donald Trump's global tariff rollout and retreat. One is that countries looking to make a deal will purchase more U.S.

Want to reduce your trade surplus with Trump Russell

There are certain trends that will likely emerge amid the chaos and confusion created by U.S. president Donald Trump's global tariff rollout and retreat. One is that countries looking to make a deal will purchase more U.S.

China's petchem plants could be closed as US LPG tariffs loom

Industry insiders say that Chinese petrochemical manufacturers who buy US LPG worth $11 billion annually will cut production or close for maintenance as Beijing's tariffs on U.S. imported products drive up prices. Over 30 PDH plants rely heavily on U.S.

South Korea's trade minister is considering steps to boost US imports

The South Korean trade minister stated on Tuesday that his government is considering a package of measures designed to increase U.S. exports. He was heading to Washington for negotiations over U.S. Tariffs. Minister…

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