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Oman overtakes US as India's largest LNG supplier amid Hormuz disruption

14 October 2026

Oman overtook the US as India's largest supplies of LNG in September, as disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continued to reshape the country's import arrangements.

Indonesia's gas shortages threaten $720mn ceramic industry investment

14 October 2026

Indonesia's ceramic industry is facing mounting production disruptions and the potential postponement of IDR12 trillion in investment as restrictions on natural gas supplies drive up costs and threaten thousands of jobs.

Seadrill secures $420mn drilling contract in Indonesia

14 October 2026

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has secured a contract worth approximately $420mn for its West Carina ultra-deepwater drillship in Indonesia, strengthening its position in Southeast Asia.

China’s producer inflation hits four-year high as energy costs surge

14 October 2026

China's producer prices rose at their fastest pace in more than four years in September, driven by surging oil and commodity costs as the Middle East conflict continued to disrupt international energy markets.

Indonesia’s Pertamina boosts fuel deliveries to Bali after shortages trigger lengthy queues

14 October 2026

Indonesia's state-owned energy company Pertamina has stepped up fuel deliveries to Bali after supply disruptions left petrol stations without sufficient stocks, triggering lengthy queues and traffic congestion across the popular tourist island.

High fuel prices accelerate decline in China's gasoline demand

14 October 2026

High gasoline prices are encouraging Chinese motorists to switch to rail transport and electric vehicles, contributing to a decline in road fuel consumption despite continued growth in overall passenger travel.

Pertamina reports hydrocarbon discoveries in eight exploration wells in Indonesia

14 October 2026

Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has encountered hydrocarbons in eight exploration wells, as the country intensifies efforts to discover new reserves and reverse declining domestic production.

Sunda Energy advances New Zealand offshore gas exploration permit application

14 October 2026

UK-listed Sunda Energy has moved a step closer to securing an offshore exploration permit in New Zealand's Taranaki Basin.

Singapore LNG begins third jetty construction to expand bunkering capacity

14 October 2026

Singapore LNG Corporation has begun construction of a third jetty at its Jurong Island terminal, potentially increasing its total LNG bunker reload capacity to 3mn tonnes per year by 2028.

Shell delivers Singapore's first certified bio-LNG cargo from US

14 October 2026

Shell has delivered Singapore's first ISCC EU-certified bio-LNG cargo, demonstrating the potential to transport renewable gas internationally using existing LNG infrastructure and certification systems.

Kazakhstan weighs $500mn exploration consortium with Chevron, Shell and Chinese oil firms

14 October 2026

Kazakhstan is in talks with US, British and Chinese oil companies to establish a consortium for geological exploration, with preliminary investment estimated at around $500mn.

Trump claims Taiwan has confirmed purchase of 30% of LNG from Alaska pipeline project

14 October 2026

US President Donald Trump says Taiwan has committed to buy 30% of LNG from Alaska’s pipeline project.

Singapore to build digital data system for ship refuelling

14 October 2026

Singapore will create a digital system that records bunkering data at the point of measurement and passes it securely to regulators, traders and financiers.

Eni sells Indonesian gas stakes to Pertamina, Medco

14 October 2026

Italian energy group Eni (BIT: ENI) has agreed to sell 10% stakes in seven gas blocks off East Kalimantan to state-owned PT Pertamina and PT Medco Energi Internasional (IDX: MEDC).

Seadrill secures drilling deals in Indonesia, Malaysia, Angola

14 October 2026

Seadrill (NYSE: SDRL) has won a $420mn drillship contract in Indonesia and extended work for rigs off Malaysia and Angola.

NYK, MISC venture signs 10-year Malaysia LNG charter

14 October 2026

A joint venture between Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (TYO: 9101) and Malaysia's MISC Group (KLSE: 3816) has signed a 10-year time-charter contract with Malaysia LNG Sdn.

Pakistan faces $1.29bn LNG import bill this winter

14 October 2026

Pakistan expects to spend about $1.29bn on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports between November and February, buying 10 cargoes on the spot market at roughly twice the price of Qatari supply.

Cambodia's fuel import bill jumps 54% amid Middle East crisis

14 October 2026

Cambodia spent $2.82bn importing diesel, gasoline and combustion gas in the first nine months of 2026, up 53.8% from $1.84bn a year earlier.

China's fuel exports set to fall in October despite resumption of shipments

13 October 2026

China's refined fuel exports are expected to decline in October despite Beijing lifting restrictions imposed during the National Day holidays, offering only limited relief to international markets struggling with shortages of diesel, gasoline and jet

Valeura starts Wassana oil platform installation in Thailand two months ahead of schedule

13 October 2026

Canada's Valeura Energy has begun offshore installation work at its Wassana oilfield redevelopment project in the Gulf of Thailand, approximately two months ahead of schedule.

Eni agrees to sell stakes in seven Indonesian oil and gas blocks to Pertamina and Medco

13 October 2026

Italy's Eni (BIT:ENI) has signed two binding agreements to sell minority interests in seven Indonesian oil and gas blocks to state-owned Pertamina and Medco Energi, as the company seeks to monetise its recent exploration successes.

Indonesia's Indo Tambangraya spends $438,133 on coal drilling

13 October 2026

Indonesian coal miner PT Indo Tambangraya Megah (IDX: ITMG) spent a combined IDR7.86bn (about $438,133) on drilling at four subsidiaries between July and September

India's fuel exports offset 30% of oil import bill

13 October 2026

India's petroleum product exports covered around 30% of its oil and gas import bill between June and August 2026, trimming dollar outflows as crude prices and shipping costs climb.

Pakistan urges refiners to consider Libyan crude imports

13 October 2026

Pakistan has urged its refiners to look at buying crude oil from Libya as it tries to widen its sources of supply during the Middle East crisis, Pakistani Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said.

China cuts VAT export rebate for new energy vehicles

13 October 2026

China will lower the value-added tax (VAT) export rebate on new energy vehicles (NEVs) to 9% from 13% from April 1, 2027.

Edited by

Andrew Kemp

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