CARACAS, VENEZUELA (Carlos A. Rossi, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — A crucial point behind Europe’s motivation to support Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenski is simply to not be left behind and ignored […]
Category: China
China news
US Allies and Foes Braced for More Uncertainty Under Trump 2.0
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2025) — US tariffs and sanctions have come to the forefront of oil markets and the global economy and oil demand could […]
Shell LNG Outlook 2025 [PDF Download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — The global trade of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached 407 million tonnes (Mt) in 2024, up just 3 Mt compared to […]
Venezuela flared 46% of its 3,895 MMcf/d of natural gas production in 2024
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Feb.2025, Words: 1,030) — Oil producing Venezuela, a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), flared 46% […]
CERAWeek by S&P Global Houston, 10-14 Mar. 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (S&P Global, 10.Feb.2025) — The 43rd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world’s preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as […]
IMF Expects World Output to Rise 3.3% in Both 2025 and 2026 [PDF Download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Jan.2025) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global growth at 3.3% both in 2025 and 2026, below the historical (2000–2019) average of […]
Commentary: near-term triggers for ECA, Saguaro Energia, Vista Pacifico and Salina Cruz
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 13.Jan.2025) — Natural gas-short Mexico looks to utilize its proximity to Asia to offer primarily US and Asian LNG developers optionality in […]
WoodMac: Key Upstream Things to Look for in 2025
(WoodMac, 8.Jan.2025) — Improving upstream sentiment comes at a time of high geopolitical tensions, and both supply and demand concerns, setting 2025 up to be a year of mixed messages. […]
China’s Geely Auto Eyes Selling 2.71mn Units in 2025 v. 2.17mn in 2024
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 6.Jan.2025) — Automaker Geely Auto eyes global sells of 2.71mn units in 2025, while evolving the full scale of operating system, business capability, product strategy, […]
Harbin Celebrates Milestone with Fabrication of World’s Largest Impulse Runner
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Jan.2025) — Harbin Electric Corporation, involved in power generation technology, achieved a significant milestone in hydropower technology with the successful welding and manufacturing of the […]
CNOOC Eyes 13,600 Boe/d from Panyu Project in 2025
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jan.2025) — CNOOC Limited and 80883 said that Panyu 11-12 Oilfield/Panyu 10-1 Oilfield/Panyu 10-2 Oilfield Adjustment Joint Development Project has commenced production. The project is […]
EAI’s 4Q:24 NRG Prospector condensed version [emagazine download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 1.Jan.2025) — Download the 4Q:24 NRG Prospector eMagazine with updates, analysis, features, briefs and “heard on the street” from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, […]
JinkoSolar Shareholders Pass All Resolutions at Annual Meeting
(Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Dec.2024) — All of JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.‘s shareholders passed the resolutions proposed at the company’s 2024 annual general meeting held on 27 Dec. 2024. […]
SBM says FPSO Alexandre de GusmĂŁo leaves China for Brazil
BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Dec.2024, Words: 428) — The floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) Alexandre de GusmĂŁo has left the COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore shipyard […]
US DOE Completes Update of LNG Study
(Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Dec.2024) — The US Department of Energy (DOE) completed an update of studies that inform its public interest determination around LNG export applications to non-Free Trade Agreement […]
U Power Launches EV Battery Power Solution in China
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Dec.2024) — U Power Limited announced that the AI technology-based autonomous unmanned battery swapping logistics vehicle has been launched and has undergone road testing. This advancement represents […]
Incremental LNG Demand Moved from Europe to Asia
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Dec.2024) — Incremental demand to-date in 2024 for LNG has moved from Europe to Asia, according to recent data from Kpler. Of the total year-to-date LNG trade […]
S&P Global Publishes its Energy Outlook 2025
(S&P Global, 11.Dec.2024) — Analysts at S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities and energy transition markets, […]
WoodMac: More US LNG Needed in Asia to Slow Coal Demand
(WoodMac, 3.Dec.2024) — Coal use and emissions from power generation in Asia will surge in coming decades unless there is significant new supply of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), a […]
BYD eyes producing EVs in Brazil in 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Aaron Simonsky, Energy Analytics Institute, 3.Nov.2024, Words: 96) — Build Your Dream (BYD) Executive Vice President and CEO of the Americas Stella Li said the Chinese auto […]
QatarEnergy and Shell Ink SPA for 3 MTPA Destined for China
(Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Dec.2024) — QatarEnergy and Shell inked a new long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of 3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural […]
First RSPO IP-Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Shipped to China
(ROSP, 25.Nov.2024) — The very first shipment of RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) arrived at the Shanghai port today. This pioneering effort was spearheaded by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial […]
Eni Launches Hull of Nguya FLNG in China
(Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Nov.2024) — Italy’s energy giant Eni launched the hull of the Nguya Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility in Wison‘s shipyard in Nantong, China. In Congo’s Lingala […]
Mexico Alters its Laws and Removes Chinese Parts
(AP, 23.Nov.2024) — Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid a […]
Aramco, SINOPEC, and Fujian Break Ground on Refining Project in China
(Aramco, 18.Nov.2024) —  Aramco, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC), and Fujian Petrochemical Company Limited (FPCL) have broken ground on a new integrated refining and petrochemical complex in Fujian Province, China. […]
DXT Commodities Delivers First MedMax LNG Cargo to Asia
(DXT Commodities, 7.Nov.2024) — A ceremony graciously hosted by Dongguan Daosen marked a number of milestones for the partners involved, Shenzhen Gas (via its subsidiary Sino-Benny LPG), DXT Commodities, Hartree […]
Sinopec’s First Geothermal Power Production Pilot Project Connects to Grid
(Sinopec, 6.Nov.2024) — Sinopec Star Co., Ltd., a clean energy subsidiary of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, has received  the grid access permit for its medium and deep geothermal power […]
Sinopec Hosts Session at 7th China International Import Expo
(Sinopec, 6.Nov.2024) — China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation hosted a forum titled “Building Global Energy Partnerships” and a signing ceremony at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2024) in […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 2 mtpa of LNG to Sinopec for 15 Years
(Energy Analytics Institute, 4.Nov.2024) — TotalEnergies signed a sales agreement (HoA) with Sinopec for the delivery of 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for 15 years, starting in […]
JinkoSolar on Annual Capacities: Solar Cell and Solar Module
(Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Oct.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. expects its annual production capacity for mono wafer, solar cell and solar module to reach 120.0 GW, 95.0 GW and 130.0 GW, respectively, by […]
JinkoSolar Releases 3Q:24 Financial Results (PDF Downloads)
(JinkoSolar, 30.Oct.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended […]
CNOOC Reports Record High Net Production and Net Profit in 3Q:24
(CNOOC Limited, 28.Oct.2024) — CNOOC Limited and 80883 announces its operating results for the third quarter of 2024. In the first three quarters of 2024, CNOOC Limited continued to increase […]
CNOOC Brings Online Bozhong 19-2 Oilfield Development Project
(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Oct.2024) — CNOOC Limited and 80883 said the Bozhong 19-2 Oilfield Development Project has started production. Peak production from the project is expected to be approximately 18,800 […]
CNOOC Brings Shenhai-1 Phase II Development Online
(Energy Analytics Institute, 27.Sep.2024) — CNOOC Limited said the Shenhai-1 Phase II Natural Gas Development Project has commenced production. The project is located in the Qiongdongnan Basin, northern South China Sea, […]
China Provides Some Respite as Oil Prices Rise
(Rystad, 24.Sep.2024) — Oil prices are on the rise again, but OPEC’s production cut unwinding still seems far off. Here is Rystad Energy’s oil macro update from Global Market Analysis […]
World Manufacturing Convention 2024 Showcases Next-Gen Technologies
(World Manufacturing Convention, 21.Sep.2024) — As technology and innovation converge, a grand feast celebrating the manufacturing industry is commencing. On 20 Sep. 2024, the 2024 World Manufacturing Convention opened its doors […]
US-China Circular Economy Forum Tackles “White Pollution”
(Niutech, 20.Sep.2024) — On 6 Sep. 2024, the inaugural U.S.-China Circular Economy Cooperation Forum was held in Beijing. The forum, guided by the U.S.-China Climate Action Working Group Circular Economy Task Force, was co-organized […]
TotalEnergies to Supply 1.25 Mt/y of LNG to CNOOC until 2034
(TotalEnergies, 19.Sep.2024) — In line with its strategy to grow its long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales, TotalEnergies announces a 5-year extension of its sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with CNOOC, […]
FACT SHEET: US-Mexico bilateral relations
(Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, 16.Sep.2024, Words: 3,670) — Mexico remains one of the United States’ closest and most valued partners, with a 2,000-mile shared border containing 47 active land ports […]
QatarEnergy to Build 6 New QC-MAX LNG Vessels in ChinaÂ
(QatarEnergy, 9.Sep.2024) — QatarEnergy signed an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of 6 additional state-of-the-art QC-Max vessels, bringing the total number of LNG vessels on […]
POWERCHINA Alleviates Harsh Conditions with Construction Projects
(Power Construction Corp. of China, 9.Aug.2024) — Power Construction Corporation of China continues to do its part to alleviate the harsh summer climate change challenges affecting many regions worldwide. The company’s series of […]
Allison Forms Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Mining Presence
(Allison, 18.Jul.2024) — Allison Transmission has formed a new strategic partnership with Lingong Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd. (LGMG), a prominent Chinese mining equipment manufacturer, to provide industry-leading mining vehicles to customers […]
JinkoSolar to Form a JV with RELC and VI in Saudi Arabia
(JInkoSolar, 16.Jul.2024) – JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. announced that its indirectly majority-owned subsidiary, JinkoSolar Middle East DMCC, has entered into a shareholders agreement (the “Agreement”) with Renewable Energy Localization Company (RELC), […]
Scientists: Epoch Marked by human impact — the Anthropocene — Began in 1950s
(AP, 11.Jul.2024) — From climate change to species loss and pollution, humans have etched their impact on the Earth with such strength and permanence since the middle of the 20th […]
JinkoSolar Repurchased 4,503,178 ADSs
(JinkoSolar, 27.Jun.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. announced that as of the date of this press release, the company has repurchased a total of 4,503,178 ADSs in an aggregate amount of […]
Petrobras Says FPSO Maria Quitéria en Route to Brazil
(Petrobras, 19.Jun.2024) — Petrobras said the FPSO Maria QuitĂ©ria is currently en route to Brazil. The platform ship departed from China in May and is expected to arrive at its […]
Nippon Steel on Construction Project for Blue Ammonia Plant in Qatar
(Nippon Steel, 14.Jun.2024) — Nippon Steel Corporation, in a joint endeavor with Sumitomo Corporation, has received orders for high-alloy seamless OCTG that it manufactures for a CCS(Note 1) project intended for a […]
Higher LNG Prices to Limit Asian Demand, WoodMac Says
(WoodMac, 12.Jun.2024) — European gas storage is forecast to reach 100% by the end of September and remain full until the end of October, with an additional 4 million tonnes […]
JinkoSolar’s TOPCon Module Reaches Conversion Efficiency of 25.42%
(JinkoSolar, 11.Jun.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) announced a significant breakthrough in the development of its N-type TOPCon solar module. Tested by TĂśV SĂśD, the conversion efficiency for 2 […]
JinkoSolar Repurchased 4,203,178 ADSs
(JinkoSolar, 29.Apr.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that as of the date of this press […]