Taiwan’s rising gas demand to be met by LNG
Uninspiring upstream prospects mean Taiwan has little choice but to boost LNG imports to compensate for a reduction in coal-fired and nuclear power generation
3 hours ago
South Korea and Australia scale up ambition on hydrogen
The two countries are stepping up hydrogen cooperation activities as part of plans to create a fully-fledged hydrogen economy in South Korea.
4 hours ago
Thailand’s and Cambodia’s competing offshore claims
Renewed efforts are being made to settle a territorial dispute over waters between Thailand and Cambodia thought to be rich in natural gas.
3 days ago
Hainan coal ban paves way for more gas-to-power
Gas and nuclear power look set to benefit from Hainan’s recent decision to ban construction of new coal-fired power stations on the tropical island.
4 days ago
Australia tipped to boost shale and CBM exploration
The latest acreage releases in Queensland and seismic surveys in the Northern Territory are designed to spur shale and CBM extraction to meet local and LNG export needs.
8 November 2019
Gas struggles to compete in Southeast Asia power mix
Renewable energy is expanding faster than expected in Southeast Asia, but current policies and economics tend to favour coal over gas as a back-up fuel.
7 November 2019
Woodside and Australian miners gear up for IMO 2020
Global emissions limits for shipping under IMO 2020 rules are a growth opportunity for the Aussie LNG market and a rising imperative for the country’s iron ore and coking coal exporters.
7 November 2019
South Korea eyes Asian super-grid to support energy transition
The country is backing the concept of a giant super-grid through which it would import renewable power from China underpinned by Russian LNG.
1 November 2019
Pressure mounts on India to reform LNG taxes
India’s government is under pressure to change its tax system for LNG, which is more heavily taxed than other commodities such as coal.
31 October 2019
New index shows China bid for LNG pricing power
The launch of a new index for LNG import pricing is a step forward for China’s hopes of establishing itself as a gas and LNG trading hub.
31 October 2019
Anticipation builds for unveiling of China pipeline company
An announcement on the company’s formation is expected imminently as policymakers seek to get the process moving before the winter heating season.
18 October 2019
Clean hydrogen in China’s sights as interest rises
Momentum behind hydrogen is growing in China as Beijing believes it can complement renewables in power and all-electric vehicles in transport, while helping to decarbonise the economy.
3 October 2019
Sales tax ups ante in Malaysian resources battle
The intensifying political struggle over hydrocarbons in the eastern Malaysian state of Sarawak is denting investor confidence in the region.
3 October 2019
China’s strict emission rules drive boom in LNG truck sales
Sales quadrupled in the first half of 2019 thanks to the early adoption of world-leading emissions legislation for vehicles.
26 September 2019
Australia steps up Asian hydrogen push
Australia’s potential for large-scale hydrogen production and distribution is garnering increasing attention and investment.
26 September 2019
South Korean winter coal ban could boost spot LNG prices
A tentative proposal by South Korea to shutter many of its coal-fired power plants this winter could support Asian spot LNG prices during what is traditionally the region’s busiest season.
23 September 2019
Japan’s LNG outlook gets ministerial boost
The country's new environment minister has spoken out against the use of nuclear and coal-fired power generation, which could indicate more-rapid growth in the country’s LNG demand.
18 September 2019
ENN reshuffle aims to challenge market power of Chinese NOCs
The change in ownership of ENN Energy Holdings represents the start of an effort to build an integrated gas major in China better suited to competing in a liberalised market.
16 September 2019
Kogas forges closer LNG ties with Gazprom
South Korea and Russia are developing a partnership in the LNG sector ahead of rising regional demand in Asia on the back of coal-to-gas switching.
12 September 2019
Clock ticking on China’s long-awaited pipeline reform
Time is running out for China to kickstart the process of establishing a national pipeline company this year as Asia’s largest gas market is approaching its busiest season.
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