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Cambodia steps up efforts to recycle e-waste
Vinacomin, Chinese firm explore long-term coal supply partnership
Vietnam's state-owned mining giant Vinacomin and China's Luhai Group are exploring a long-term partnership to strengthen imported coal supplies and bolster the country's energy security
Canada’s Cedar LNG gets approval to increase future production capacity
Cedar LNG has received approval from British Columbia’s environmental regulator to raise its future production capacity.
Australia's east coast to enjoy 350 mcm surplus in gas supply in Q4
The surplus could rise to 20 PJ if some uncontracted gas is retained domestically.
Vietnam's Petrovietnam sees first H1 growth in oil output in a decade
Vietnam’s state-owned Petrovietnam increased crude oil production by 14.2% year on year in the first half of this year, recording its first first-half growth since 2015 despite the natural decline of the country’s mature fields.
Indonesia formally breaks ground on Abadi LNG project, but the critical FID is still pending
Indonesia and Japan’s Inpex have formally broken ground on early works for the $20.9bn Abadi LNG project, marking tangible progress at the long-delayed development but not the start of full-scale construction.
China sees collapse in refining, oil import volumes in June amid Hormuz crisis
Beijing responded to Middle East supply disruption by slashing crude imports and curbing fuel exports.
Argentina's Vaca Muerta crude expands into Asian markets as US demand declines
Crude oil produced at Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation is reaching new markets in China and Southeast Asia as exports diversify away from the United States.
Phoenix Global Resources sets fastest drilling record in Argentina's Vaca Muerta
Phoenix Global Resources has completed the fastest well in its history at Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation, reducing drilling time by 13% compared with its previous company record while finishing the project 15% below its planned budget.
Río Negro regains Cerro Manrique oil and gas block after YPF exploration permit expires
Argentina's Río Negro province has formally regained control of the Cerro Manrique oil and gas block after YPF completed its exploration programme and returned the concession following the expiration of its exploration permit.
Venezuela sees 17% oil production growth by 2028, with execution key
Venezuela's oil industry is entering a new stage of its recovery, with attention turning from regulatory change and market access to the more difficult task of delivering sustained increases in production
Pakistan to ramp up LNG spot purchases, anticipating longer disruption to Qatari supply
The government is finalising plans to buy at least one more cargo for delivery before the end of July and as many as six shipments in August.
India’s Venezuelan oil imports hold firm as refining capacity expands
Indian ports received 10.1mn barrels of Venezuelan crude in June, nearly unchanged from May's 10.2mn barrels and well above April's 8.3mn and March's 900,000 barrels. Another 7.7mn barrels are scheduled to arrive in July
China jacks up retail gasoline and diesel prices, passing Hormuz crisis costs to consumers
China raised its regulated retail price ceilings for gasoline and diesel from July 18, passing part of the recent increase in international crude prices on to domestic consumers.
Naftogaz's supervisory board appoints new acting chairman
Fedorenko takes charge as Naftogaz works to rebuild damaged oil and gas infrastructure, secure sufficient gas stocks and prepare for the next winter amid continued Russian attacks.
KMG, Sinopec to start surveying at Kazakh oil and gas block this year
The companies plan to carry out 900 linear km of 2D seismic work at the block in the West Kazakhstan region.
Ukraine's Naftogaz reports another Russian strike on gas production facility in Kharkiv
The company said it could not yet determine the scale of the damage because of the continuing threat of further strikes. It did not identify the facility or disclose how much production had been taken offline.
Ukraine attacks three more refineries in five days
Ukraine has attacked three Russian oil refineries and a fuel depot in five days, intensifying a campaign that is already disrupting refining operations and straining domestic petroleum product supplies.
Transneft raises dividends for 2025 despite steep fall in profits
The decision was taken by the company’s sole voting shareholder, state property agency Rosimushchestvo.
More than 150 Russian filling stations put up for sale over past month amid fuel crisis
Independent stations have been particularly exposed to Russia’s recent fuel squeeze because they lack their own refining capacity and must buy products on the SPIMEX exchange, directly from refineries or through traders.
Russian gasoline prices see further rise in week ending July 17
Ukraine is waging a relentless drone strike campaign against Russian oil refineries, forcing the country to stop importing fuel and introduce a range of policy measures to alleviate the supply crisis.
Two oil exploration firms put up for sale in Russia's Komi region for $30mn
The companies hold the Yermolovsky and Visovsky licences respectively, both of which currently run until the end of 2028.
Kazakhstan rules out sending oil to Germany via Druzhba in July and August
The ministry described the disruption as temporary and said Kazakhstan remained committed to diversifying its oil export routes to European markets.
Discount on Russia's Urals oil widened in first half of July but could shrink again as US-Iran conflict once more escalates
As the US-Iran conflict is now escalating once more, the discount could shrink during the remainder of this month and Urals could even regain its premium.
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