UK energy production reaches lowest level on record
Domestic energy production in the UK has reached the lowest level since records began in 1948.
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UK imports ‘record’ LNG amid growing reliance on US gas
US LNG is almost four-times more carbon-intensive than domestic UK gas production.
MPs voice opposition to Rosebank approval
Dozens of MPs have voiced opposition to approval of the Rosebank oilfield in a letter to the UK Government.
UK homes facing £6,000 bill for imported gas over next 12 years
The Energy and Climate Change Intelligence Unit (ECIU) said that it would not be possible to avoid this by producing more gas domestically, as the UK's North Sea reserves are dwindling.
UK must turbocharge offshore energy investment, says OEUK
Picture this: It’s 2050, the UK relies on other countries for all its oil and gas supplies. Our associated emissions have skyrocketed because of our reliance on higher carbon imported energy and LNG.
Surprise BOJ move will help ease Japan’s mounting energy crisis
The Bank of Japan’s latest policy shock will provide some relief to the nation’s energy crisis, helping to cut the cost to procure fuel from overseas.
China and India lead LNG regas additions in Asia
China and India will significantly expand their LNG import infrastructure over the next five years with the pair, led by China, set to record the highest LNG regasification capacity additions in Asia.
First Gen to finish Philippines LNG import project early 2023
First Gen has reported that its delayed liquified natural gas (LNG) import project in the Philippines will finish construction by the end of Q1 2023.
Australia moves to allay Japan’s fear it will cut gas supply
Australia says it’s doing what it can to ensure supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Asian customers will remain reliable, in response to concerns producers could be forced to redirect to relieve domestic shortfalls.
Newly elected Philippines President eyes renewables and nuclear as LNG prices soar
Newly elected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr reiterated his support for more renewable energy, as well as nuclear power, and natural gas, in the Philippines, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economies. The news comes as plans to import maiden liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes into the country have stuttered due to surging global prices.
AG&P to launch Philippines LNG terminal this year, eyes Asia expansion
AG&P aims to commission the Philippines' first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal this December as part of the company’s strategy to operate five LNG regasification facilities across Asia by 2025.
More oil middlemen muscle in to supply India with Russian crude
India is set to get more channels to buy cheap Russian oil, with a new wave of smaller, international traders muscling into its vast market by offering barrels shunned by rivals after the invasion of Ukraine.
China’s LNG imports to see unprecedented decline in 2022
China’s LNG imports are set to fall over 14% year-on-year to 69 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, the largest decline since it started importing LNG, reported Wood Mackenzie.
Russia overtakes Saudi Arabia as China’s top oil Supplier
China continued to snap up Russian energy products last month, including a record quantity of crude oil, lifting purchases to $7.47 billion -- about $1 billion more than April and double the amount of a year ago.
EU leaders back push to ban most Russia oil over Putin’s war
European Union leaders agreed to pursue a partial ban on Russian oil, paving the way for a sixth package of sanctions to punish Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine.
UK Government expects to stop importing Russian gas by end of year
The UK Government expects Britain can stop importing Russian natural gas before the end of the year, sooner than expected, a person familiar with the matter said.
NGO claims almost 2 million barrels of Russian oil imported to UK since Ukraine invasion
Almost two million barrels of Russian oil has landed in the UK since the invasion of Ukraine, Greenpeace has claimed.
Biden tells Modi: importing more Russian oil not in India’s interest
US president Joe Biden has told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that increasing oil imports from Russia is not in India’s interest.
China slashes LNG purchases on high prices and pandemic slowdown
China is slashing liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases as soaring global prices deepen import losses and pandemic lockdowns throttle domestic demand.
Now is not the time to build new LNG import terminals in Asia, study warns
For price-sensitive liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyers in Asia, now is not the time to build new LNG import terminals, according to the latest study from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Biden to announce US Ban on Russian oil
The Biden administration will impose a ban on US imports of Russian energy on Tuesday without the participation of its European allies, according to people familiar with the matter.
US weighs acting without allies on ban of Russian oil imports
The Biden administration is considering whether to prohibit Russian oil imports into the US without the participation of allies in Europe, at least initially, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Philippines set for first LNG imports as First Gen and Tokyo Gas seek cargoes
Local utility First Gen Corporation is on track to start importing the Philippines’ first-ever cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) later this year as its receiving terminal nears completion.
Covid-zero policies and pollution curbs stunt China’s oil demand
China, the world’s biggest buyer of crude, is set to start 2022 with a subdued appetite for oil. For that, you can blame -- or thank -- Beijing’s increasingly tough line on the virus, pollution, and rule-breakers.
EDF to develop subsea cable between Singapore and Indonesia for renewable energy flows
French power company EDF Group (EPA:EDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore government-owned utilities company SP Group to jointly develop a subsea transmission cable to enable renewable energy imports from Indonesia to Singapore.