Andrew Walker
Asia Pacific editorAndrew Walker joined Interfax in July 2012, having completed an internship at The Carbon Brief where he reported on UK energy policy with a focus on shale gas. He holds a Masters in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and an undergraduate degree in Geography and History from the University of Birmingham.
LNG could struggle in Asian power sector
Gas may find it hard to increase its share of the power mix in Asia, but the flexibility of the fuel means demand could grow in other sectors.
15 November 2016India’s gas consumption grows for fourth month
India’s consumption of gas is continuing to increase on the back of higher domestic production and growing LNG imports.
14 November 2016
Trump can’t stop the renewables expansion
The Trump administration is set to roll back climate change commitments, but there remains enough momentum for renewable energy to continue to grow.
11 November 2016
India’s power grid trails renewables expansion
India has seen rapid deployment of renewables, but it must now focus on expanding its grid and dealing with intermittency.
8 November 2016South Korea’s LNG imports fall 12% in Q3
South Korea’s LNG imports declined by 12% in Q3 compared with the same quarter last year, while Japan's imports were virtually flat.
3 November 2016
Decentralised energy to boost gas in Japan
A focus on expanding decentralised power generation technologies could encourage gas demand growth in Japan.
1 November 2016Southeast Asian LNG exports up year on year
Southeast Asia’s LNG exports increased in the first eight months of the year compared with 2015, adding more cargoes to the market.
31 October 2016Thailand’s LNG imports surge in August
Thailand imported 50% more LNG year on year in August as the country became more reliant on imports.
27 October 2016
JFTC investigation could end LNG destination clauses
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission is investigating whether destination restrictions in LNG contracts violate the country’s competition law.
25 October 2016Asian LNG imports flat so far this year
Total demand for LNG in East and Southeast Asia has remained largely flat for the first eight months of 2016 compared with the same period last year.
24 October 2016
Asia Pacific rig count falls by 8% in September
Asia Pacific saw its rig count drop in September with three rigs coming offline in Southeast Asia where demand for gas is experiencing strong growth.
20 October 2016Drop in Malaysia’s LNG exports hits revenue
Southeast Asian LNG exporters see export volumes fall in recent months as prices begin to rise.
20 October 2016
APLNG Train 2 to up Australia’s east coast exports
Australia’s east coast LNG exports are expected to grow following the startup of APLNG's second train earlier this month.
17 October 2016
No boost for LNG from South Korea’s earthquake
Spare capacity saved South Korea from having to import more LNG after it experienced its largest-ever earthquake.
14 October 2016India’s LNG prices jump by $1/MMBtu in July
The average price paid by India for LNG jumped to $6.78/MMBtu in July – the highest level since India renegotiated its long-term contract with Qatar.
13 October 2016
Russia seeks higher tariffs to build Pakistan pipeline
RT Global Resources is in talks to increase the tariff it will receive for gas sent through Pakistan’s North-South pipeline, and it is likely to succeed.
10 October 2016India cuts gas producer price by 18%
India dropped its gas price by nearly 20% at the beginning of the month, to the annoyance of state production companies.
10 October 2016
Poland boosts Europe’s rig count in August
Poland added four rigs in August, making it the most active gas explorer in Europe.
6 October 2016Japan’s LNG imports jump 9% in August
Japan experienced a surge in LNG imports in August, increasing by 9% year on year, while South Korea's imports were down by 7% as demand continued to decline.
6 October 2016
Barriers to small-scale LNG are lifting
The startup of new projects this year suggests the small-scale LNG industry is reaching a tipping point.
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