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Petronet's Kochi LNG terminal. The company's contract with Rasgas provides the bulk of India's LNG. (Petronet)

Petronet hopes for Qatari contract relief

Weak demand for LNG in India and the prospect of more deferred deliveries could compel Petronet and RasGas to revise the terms of their contract.

15 May 2015

An ENN Energy LNG refilling station in Lianyungang port. China has around 1,800 LNG filling stations. (Interfax)

Chinese LNG sector needs local support

After benefiting for years from increased tax receipts and cleaner energy supply generated by LNG plants, local governments now need to step up and support the ailing sector.

14 May 2015

Thai gas consumption hits record high

Gas consumption in Thailand hit a record high in March, driven by robust demand from the power sector and industrial users.

14 May 2015

Indonesia is expected to meet more of its deman from LNG as piped supplies decrease. (PGN)

Gas set for key power role in Indonesia

Demand for gas from Indonesia’s power sector is expected to be strong in the coming years, as it targets a significant expansion of its gas-fired power capacity.

12 May 2015

An offshore rig in the Shah Deniz field. Petronas has bought a stake in the project. (BP)

Petronas continues overseas expansion push

The Malaysian oil and gas giant’s latest acquisition has challenged the notion that it may have to curb its overseas expansion plans to tighten its budget.

8 May 2015

Malampaya shutdown hits Philippines Q1 output

A month-long shutdown at Shell’s offshore Malampaya field cut gas production in the Philippines during Q1 2015, while output rose in Vietnam over the same period.

7 May 2015

The Lima flow station, offshore Jakarta, Indonesia. (SKKMigas)

Little joy from Indonesia’s new PSC regulations

Operators may well be left frustrated with new regulations being finalised by Indonesia on production-sharing contract extensions.

5 May 2015

Better days ahead for Petronet LNG

India’s largest LNG importer has endured a difficult start to 2015, but the worst may be behind it.

30 April 2015

Thai gas production extends slide

Gas production in Thailand fell for a fourth consecutive month in February, although increased imports offset the shortfall and resulted in an increase in overall supply.

30 April 2015

Myanmar is expected to source more gas for domestic power generation.

Myanmar seeks larger slice of domestic gas production

Ambitious plans to increase its gas-fired power capacity could see Myanmar keep more of its gas at home

28 April 2015

LNG demand in Korea slowed further in Q1, despite lower prices being passed on to end users. (Kogas)

Low LNG prices unable to rouse Korean demand

LNG demand in Korea slowed further during the first quarter of 2015, despite the prompt pass-through of cost benefits to end users.

24 April 2015

Malaysian LNG exports dip below 2 mt

Malaysia’s monthly LNG exports dropped below 2 mt for the first time since mid-2014, as deliveries to both South Korea and Taiwan fell.

23 April 2015

Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. (Tepco)

Ruling throws doubt on Japan’s energy plans

A surprising ruling preventing the restart of two nuclear reactors in Japan could have significant implications for the government’s long-term energy plans.

21 April 2015

Indonesia’s LNG infrastructure. The country’s gas consumption is rising, squeezing its exports.

Indonesia’s gas pricing plans face headwinds

The progress Indonesia has made in increasing domestic gas prices to boost LNG use is under pressure from industrial consumers.

17 April 2015

Indonesian exports rebound in March

Indonesian gas exports rebounded in March, capitalising on the first price increase in four months.

16 April 2015

Modules for the Queensland Curtis LNG plant in Australia – now part of Shell’s portfolio. (BG Group)

Japan and Shell to get well acquainted

Shell’s new role as one of the world’s largest and most diverse LNG suppliers is certain to have implications for the leading consumer of the fuel.

14 April 2015

The Platong 2 platform offshore Thailand. The country’s domestic gas reserves are dwindling. (Chevron)

As imports rise, Thailand aims to cut gas power

New long-term fuel mix targets for power generation in Thailand could see it diversify even further away from gas than previous projections.

10 April 2015

Imports offset drop in Thai gas production

Thailand’s piped gas imports from Myanmar more than doubled year on year in January 2015, to 25.8 million cubic metres per day as a result of new supplies.

9 April 2015

BG’s Methane Kari Elin delivers first LNG to Singapore’s LNG terminal. (BG Group)

Cheaper LNG unlikely to derail Asia’s hub plans

Plans for trading hubs in Asia are expected to survive the ongoing changes and uncertainty in the region’s LNG markets.

7 April 2015

Production-sharing contracts in blocks offshore Myanmar.

IOCs heading to Myanmar’s offshore acreage

New regulations on foreign investment and clear terms for oil and gas producers have helped seal new PSCs that could trigger a wave of new exploration activity offshore Myanmar.

31 March 2015