(TotalEnergies, 14.Jun.2024) — TotalEnergies has entered into an agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary TotalEnergies EP (Brunei) B.V. to Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad, a Malaysian independent oil […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 TÜV SÜD, […]
TotalEnergies Increases LNG Deliveries to Asia with Two New Contracts
(TotalEnergies, 4.Jun.2024) — In line with its strategy to grow its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business, TotalEnergies announces the signing of two new LNG medium- and […]
BW LPG Limited 1Q:24 Financial Results
(BW, 30.May.2024) — BW LPG Limited (NYSE: BWLP, OSE: BWLPG.OL) reported a Q1 2024 Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $150mn, yielding an annualised return […]
ADNOC Delivers Bulk Shipment of CCS-Enabled Certified Low-Carbon Ammonia to Japan
(ADNOC, 14.May.2024) — ADNOC delivered the world’s first certified bulk commercial shipment of low-carbon ammonia enabled by carbon capture and storage (CCS) to Mitsui & […]
PETRONAS Signs PSC for the Bobara Working Area, Eastern Indonesia
(PETRONAS, 14.May.2024) — PETRONAS E&P Bobara Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of PETRONAS, signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for the Bobara Working Area located at […]
PETRONAS Signs a 20-Year PSC Extension Deal for Ketapang Contract Area
(PETRONAS, 14.May.2024) — IPC Ketapang II Ltd. (PCK2L), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) extension for the Ketapang Contract Area located […]
PETRONAS Comments on Power Loss at LNG Complex in Bintulu
(Energy Analytics Institute, 14.May.2024) — PETRONAS subsidiary Malaysia LNG Group of Companies (MLNG) encountered a loss of power at around 11:30 p.m. on 10 May 2024 […]
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 […]
JA Solar Solidifies Partnership with Exel Solar
(JA Solar, 29.Apr.2024) — JA Solar, a leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, has entered into a 200MW PV module distribution agreement with Exel Solar, a respected […]
CNOOC Limited Achieves Strong Growth
(CNOOC, 25.Apr.2024) — CNOOC Limited (SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announced its operating results for the first quarter of 2024. In […]
JinkoSolar Repurchased 3,246,425 ADSs under Its Share Repurchase Program
(JinkoSolar, 18.Apr.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) announced that as of the date of this press release, the company has repurchased a total […]
US Reimposes Venezuela Oil Sanctions
(Argus, 17.Apr.2024) — The US administration today reimposed sanctions targeting Venezuela’s oil exports and energy sector investments and set a deadline of 31 May for […]
Xi Jinping on the Belt and Road Initiative and Readers in Chile
(Beijing Review, 13.Apr.2024) — The Spanish edition of Xi Jinping on the Belt and Road Initiative is helping Latin American countries better understand and participate […]
China Remains the Clear Energy Transition Leader
(BloombergNEF, 10.Apr.2024) — Despite posting only modest growth in 2023, China remains by far the largest market for energy transition spending, reaching $676bn in 2023, […]
Joint Statement from Papua New Guinea and TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies, 8.Apr.2024) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné met together to discuss the status of the […]
PGS Commences MultiClient 3D Survey in Penyu Basin, Offshore Malaysia
(PGS, 3.Apr.2024) — PGS, a fully integrated marine geophysical company, together with its joint venture consortium partners, TGS and SLB have successfully commenced a MultiClient […]
TGS Starts Penyu Basin Multi-Client Offshore Peninsular Malaysia
(TGS, 3.Apr.2024) — TGS, a global energy data and intelligence provider, alongside JV consortium partners PGS and SLB, announces the commencement of a multi-client 3D seismic […]
Hanwha Bids for Shipbuilding Leader Austal
(Hanwha, 2.Apr.2024) — Hanwha Group has submitted an indicative offer to the Australian headquartered Austal board to acquire the global business of Austal, via a scheme […]
PETRONAS and JERA to Explore Value Chain Between Japan and Malaysia
(PETRONAS, 2.Apr.2024) — PETRONAS, through its subsidiary PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (PCCSS), recently signed a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) with JERA Co., Inc, to […]
CERAWeek 2024 Boasts Delegate Attendance of 8,100+
(Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Mar.2024) — The CERAWeek by S&P Global, held 18-22 Mar. 2024 in Houston, Texas, boasted in attendance 8,100+ delegates (9,400+ when counting […]
Decarbonisation of Steel Industry Could Hinder Circularity of Zinc
(WoodMac, 20.Mar.2024) — A recent report by ‘Wood Mackenzie Zinc Markets Service’ warns that efforts to decarbonise the steel industry through adopting Direct Reduced Iron […]
Petronas Reports Strong 2023 Financials
(PETRONAS, 31.Mar.2024) — For the financial year ended 31 Dec. 2023, PETRONAS recorded lower revenue of RM343.6 billion, mainly impacted by lower average realised prices. This […]
Upstream FIDs to Rise in 2024, with focus on Deepwater Resources
(WoodMac, 14.Mar.2024) — Up to 30 upstream projects larger than 50 million of barrels of oil equivalent (boe) could reach FID in 2024, an increase […]
Upstream Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Intensity down 12% Since 2017
(Wood Mackenzie, 6.Mar.2024) — Scope 1 and 2 upstream emissions intensity has declined 12% since 2017, however, absolute emissions could plateau due to production growth, according […]
Antaisolar Showcases Full-Scenario Solutions at PV EXPO
(Antaisolar, 28.Feb.2024) — Antaisolar, in the digital intelligent PV mounting system solutions space, showcased its innovative solutions at PV EXPO, including ground-fixed brackets, roof clamps, […]
Asia Pacific Could Become Global Energy Transition Leader
(WoodMac, 21.Feb.2024) — Home to half of the world’s population and contributing a third to the global GDP, the Asia Pacific region is expected to […]
Carbon Intensity Regulation to Make, Break Low-carbon Hydrogen Market
(WoodMac, 15.Feb.2024) — The future of low-carbon hydrogen hinges on global policymakers introducing regulations and subsidies that focus on the carbon intensity of the hydrogen […]
LG Energy Solution Strengthens Partnership with WesCEF
(LG Energy Solution, 13.Feb.2024) — LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) signed an offtake agreement with Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF) for lithium concentrate, further […]
Chesapeake, Delfin LNG and Gunvor Ink 0.5 MTPA Deal
(Chesapeake, 13.Feb.2024) — Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHK), Delfin LNG LLC and Gunvor Group Ltd, through Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd, announced the entrance into a liquefied […]
JinkoSolar Licenses TOPCon Patents to Solar Cell Company
(JinkoSolar, 6.Feb.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) announced its affiliated company has recently signed a TOPCon patent license agreement with one of the […]
JinkoSolar Repurchased 400,000 ADSs
(JinkoSolar, 5.Feb.2024) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) announced that between 20 Dec. 2023 and 2 Feb. 2024, the company repurchased 400,000 American depositary […]
Sempra Infrastructure and JBIC in Collaboration in Support of the Energy Transition
(Sempra Infrastructure, 2.Feb.2024) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for […]
Nebula Energy Buys Majority Stake in AG&P LNG
(AG&P Global, 30.Jan.2024) — AG&P LNG (AG&P Terminals & Logistics Pte Ltd), a subsidiary of AG&P Group, announced that Nebula Energy LLC, a fully integrated […]
QatarEnergy, Excelerate Energy Ink 15-Year Supply Deal for Bangladesh
(QatarEnergy, 29.Jan.2024) — QatarEnergy and Excelerate Energy signed a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of LNG from Qatar to Bangladesh. […]
Bangchak Group Breaks Ground on Unit in Thailand
(SAFInvestor, 10.Jan.2024) — Thailand’s largest oil refiner Bangchak Group announced that it has begun construction on the 1m barrels per day sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) […]
JinkoSolar Promotes Technology Through TOPCon Patent Transaction
(JinkoSolar, 5.Jan.2023) — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) announced its affiliated company has recently granted rights to certain of its N-type TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated […]
ONGC Videsh to Get Some Oil from Venezuela
(Reuters, 3.Jan.2023) — Venezuela has agreed to give some oil to India’s ONGC Videsh to help it recoup its pending $600 million dividend for a […]
Sangomar FPSO Sets Sail for Senegal
(Woodside, 27.Dec.2023) — Woodside Energy has achieved another significant step forward for the Sangomar Project with the sail away from Singapore of the Léopold Sédar Senghor […]
XCMG Commissions World’s First New Energy Loader Production Line
(XCMG, 26.Dec.2023) — XCMG Machinery (SHE: 000425, “XCMG”) has officially inaugurated the XCMG Loading Equipment Research Institute and commissioned the world’s first new energy loader […]
China’s Solar Production Costs Fall by 42% in Last Year
(WoodMac, 14.Dec.2023) — The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W) […]
CGTN: On Climate Change, “We’re Running Out of Time, Not Options” [Video]
(CGTN, 2.Dec.2023) — Beijing, the strong, fast-beating heart of Chinese prosperity, has been known as a safe and stable city free from natural calamities. But […]
China Slows Venezuela Crude Buys
(Reuters, 23.Nov.2023) — The suspension of U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil has rattled its biggest customers, China’s independent refiners, who are now holding off on […]
The lifting of sanctions and the oil collapse of Venezuela [PDF download]
(Rafael Ramírez, 16.Nov.2023) — On 18 Oct., the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)[1] issued Licenses 43 and 44,[2] lifting the sanctions on the Venezuelan oil and mining sector […]
Exmar Updates on Panama Canal Delays in 3Q:23 Results [PDF Download]
(Exmar, 10.Nov.2023) — The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV reported its third quarter results of 2023, including comments on delays crossing the Panama Canal, BW […]
Cheniere and Foran Energy Ink Long-Term LNG SPA
(Cheniere, 2.Nov.2023) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: LNG) announced that Cheniere’s subsidiary, Cheniere Marketing, LLC, has entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) […]
Petronas FutureTech 3.0 Accelerates Growth of Startups in Sustainable Innovations
(Petronas, 31.Oct.2023) — Petronas’ accelerator programme, Petronas FutureTech 3.0 selected at its Demo Day today 10 technology-driven startups that have shown the most potential in […]
Petronas Makes Oil Find in Suriname’s Offshore Block 52
(Petronas, 2.Nov.2023) — Petronas’ subsidiary, Petronas Suriname E&P B.V., has made an oil discovery at the Roystonea-1 exploration well in Suriname’s Block 52. The well, […]