JERA and Saibu Gas work together to use the expanded Japanese LNG terminal

They announced on Tuesday that JERA, Japan’s largest buyer of liquefied gas, will work with Saibu Gas Holdings to use the Hibiki LNG Terminal. This collaboration is intended to improve domestic fuel supply and expand their global business.
Indonesia awarded five oil and gas blocks as it seeks energy security

Indonesia has awarded five oil blocks and gas blocks to various companies, the energy ministry announced on Wednesday. The country is trying to increase its oil reserves and energy security. In the next few years, the government will…
Tariff talks: Indonesia proposes an increase of $10 billion in US energy imports

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said to local media that Indonesia would propose an increase of around $10 billion in its crude oil and liquefied gas imports from the United States as part of its ongoing tariff negotiations. Indonesian officials will be leaving for Washington, D.C.
Tariff talks: Indonesia proposes an increase of $10 billion in US energy imports

Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said to local media that Indonesia would propose an increase of around $10 billion in its crude oil and liquefied gas imports from the United States as part of its ongoing tariff negotiations. Indonesian officials will be leaving for Washington, D.C.
BP discovers oil off US Gulf Coast
BP announced on Monday that it had made an oil find at the Far South Field in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The energy giant is seeking to increase production as part of a new strategy, which was announced earlier this summer. Green Canyon…
Indian gas firm GAIL seeks 26% stake in US LNG
GAIL India Ltd. issued a tender Friday for a maximum 26% stake in an American liquefied gas project, along with a 15 year gas import agreement. This will help New Delhi to reduce its trade surplus. India is racing to be the first country…
After US tariff pause, prices of gas in Europe rebounded
The prices of Dutch and British gasoline rebounded Thursday, after U.S. president Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension on tariffs on many trading partners. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract increased by 1.5 euros…
Azerbaijan calls on EU to reconsider finance restrictions for gas corridor expansion
Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan said that the European Union needs to reassess their financing and policies regarding long-term contracts in order to continue importing natural gases from Azerbaijan. Baku could also look for other export markets.
Spot prices drop on rising renewable supply
The French spot electricity price for Thursday dropped on Wednesday, as the renewable energy supply was expected to increase and demand to fall in most countries of central Western Europe. French baseload electricity for Thursday fell…
Lithuanian official: EU could aggregate the demand for US gas in trade negotiations
As part of the negotiations with President Donald Trump, Lithuania's Energy Minister said on Tuesday that the European Union might consider aggregating their member countries' demands to buy U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas in an effort to avoid a trade conflict.
Italy pays gas incentive for meeting 90% storage target
Gas grid operator Snam announced that Italy will introduce an incentive program at the beginning of this month in order to encourage companies to inject gas into storage following the end of the winter season when its sites were only 42% full.
Nigeria namess ex-Shell executive as head of state oil company NNPC

The Nigerian presidency announced on Wednesday that Bola Ahmed Tinubu had appointed Bayo Ojulari as head of the state-owned oil company NNPC Ltd. This is in response to the country's desire to increase oil production and revitalize its refinery capacity.
Nigeria launches $500 Million Fund for Solar Energy

Nigeria launched a $500-million fund on Thursday to attract private investment in order to increase solar energy and supplement the country's aging power grid. At the Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum held in Barbados, it was announced…
Ukraine invests in US LNG to meet its rising gas import requirements

The state gas company of Ukraine said that it may import large quantities of U.S. natural gas via terminals located in Germany, Greece and Poland this year, as Kyiv continues to struggle with the effects of Russian attacks against its infrastructure.
The world must adhere to climate goals, despite what the US and UK envoys say

Britain's climate ambassador said that despite the United States pulling out, the world must continue to pursue the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions outlined in Paris Agreement. The UK is also moving forward with its goals. Last month…
RPT-PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million

A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues. According to a source with knowledge of the case, EdL has not yet responded to the filing.
PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million

A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues. According to a source with knowledge of the case, EdL has not yet responded to the filing.
As demand falls and wind output varies, the market is lulled.
The market untraded the German and French power prices for Sunday on Friday, as it weighed an anticipated rise in German wind power and a decline in French output against general drops in demand. LSEG data shows that the German and French…
Colombia's first auction of offshore wind energy attracts global interest
The National Hydrocarbons Agency of Colombia (ANH), a South American agency, announced on Thursday that companies from all over the world had proposed developing 69 offshore areas for the country's first offshore energy auction. The…
Anglo writes off De Beers and continues with business overhaul

Anglo American reported a $3.1billion loss on Thursday, after writing down its De Beers business. The company is continuing to shed unwanted assets. Anglo wants to concentrate on iron ore and copper assets following BHP's failed attempt at a takeover last year.