China’s NOCs braced for a ‘cold winter’
China’s state oil giants have warned 2015 could be another difficult year after they released disappointing results for 2014 last week.
30 March 2015
Japan expected to stick with gas
Nuclear restarts and more renewable energy are unlikely to have a significant impact on the role of gas in Japan’s power mix.
27 March 2015Indonesian revenue hits new low as prices fall
The low price of Indonesian gas and LNG exports in February pulled the country’s gas export revenue below $1 billion for the first time in more than four years.
26 March 2015
Gas now a ‘no-brainer’ in coal-reliant Asia
Gas could soon challenge coal’s dominance in the Asian power markets as the two fuels edge towards cost parity.
25 March 2015
Gas may give Myanmar short-term power option
Gas is the fastest-growing fuel for power generation in Myanmar, but the country’s long-term plans point to a larger role for coal and hydroelectricity.
20 March 2015Malaysia doubles LNG exports to Taiwan
Malaysia’s LNG exports to Taiwan doubled year on year in January, helping to offset a decrease in volumes shipped to South Korea.
18 March 2015Japan’s ‘third arrow’ will split utilities
Japan’s three-pronged approach to energy market reform is making progress with the approval of bills to unbundle the country’s transmission and distribution networks.
13 March 2015
Philippines production rises in trouble-free 2014
A problem-free year for the Philippines’ sole producing gas field saw production increase in 2014, while output remained steady in Vietnam over the first two months of 2015.
12 March 2015Singapore spoilt for choice for LNG suppliers
Singapore will have a range of new LNG import options following the strong interest in its supply aggregator process.
10 March 2015
Malaysia’s Petronas unwavering in its LNG ambitions
Malaysia’s oil and gas giant is preparing to cut spending over the next two years, but LNG appears to be off the table.
6 March 2015Race to market for Philippines LNG projects
The limited scope for LNG supplies in the Philippines over the next five years could increase the pressure on potential importers to finish their projects.
3 March 2015Taiwan and spot sales boost Malaysian LNG
Malaysian LNG exports saw a marginal uptick in 2014, with increased deliveries to Taiwan and spot market buyers offsetting a drop in exports to South Korea
26 February 2015Indonesia needs to streamline gas policy – IEA
The IEA has recommended Indonesia simplify its energy policy to ensure the country builds a robust domestic gas market.
25 February 2015Coal’s rise in Malaysia undeterred by cheap LNG
Cheaper supplies of LNG and the prospect of increased imports this year are unlikely to halt Malaysia’s transition to coal-fired power.
23 February 2015Thai LNG price remains high at $15.5/MMBtu in 2014
Thailand’s LNG imports were still well below its capacity in 2014, but the price remained high at an average $15.5/MMBtu over the year
20 February 2015Infrastructure cash ready to flow in Indonesia
With money to spend following the removal of fuel subsidies and progress on land acquisition reform, Indonesia’s domestic gas infrastructure plans are gaining momentum.
16 February 2015Malaysia bracing for LNG price pain in 2015
With oil-linked LNG prices expected to fully reflect the global oil price slide in the next few months, Asia’s top LNG exporter is facing a difficult year.
11 February 2015
Gazprom holding on to Asian LNG ambitions
Gazprom appears determined to play a leading LNG supply role in Asia despite growing headwinds.
9 February 2015Third Tangguh train facing nervous path to FID
Confirmation that an FID on BP’s Tangguh Train 3 expansion is now expected in 2016 could mean an unsettling wait for the project this year.
5 February 2015Philippines delays bidding deadline in new round
The Philippines Department of Energy has extended the bidding window of its Fifth Philippine Energy Contracting Round for oil and gas blocks.
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