Reports say that Malaysia's Petronas will cut jobs in order to survive.

Local media reported that Malaysia's Petronas, the state-owned energy company, will reduce its staff to ensure its survival in the face of increasing challenges within the global operating environment.
Prices for Europe GAS fall due to mixed temperatures and strong renewable output

The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain fell on Tuesday, reversing a 15-month peak reached the previous session due to mixed weather forecasts and a higher renewable production.
Germany builds up LNG import terminals

Germany is expanding its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply, a drive intensified by the latest suspension of Russian flows via Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump targeting…
Malaysia's Petronas, Petros finalising deal on gas distribution in Sarawak state, PM says
Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, said that Petroliam Nasional Berhad and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad are working to finalize details for a long-delayed gas distribution agreement in Sarawak.
Russia, Pakistan Mull Energy Exploration JV

Russia and Pakistan discussed cooperation on oil and gas offshore exploration and refining at intergovernmental meetings this week in Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported, citing Russia's…
Pakistan Pushes Qatar LNG Contract with Qatar for a Year

Pakistan has deferred its liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract with Qatar for a year, Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik said, adding that the country will now get LNG cargoes from Qatar in 2026 instead of 2025.Annual power use in Pakistan, w
Germany Preps for More FSRU Vessels

Germany is expanding its natural gas import options to replace Russian supply. Following are updates on key facilities and terminals being developed to host floating storage regasification units…
South Asia's solar power push is facing a land battle
Food and jobs are at risk when cropland and pastures are taken away. By BhaskerTripathi and Md. Modhera’s 6 megawatts (MW) of solar power and battery storage system were built in 2022, despite…
Prices of gas in Europe are lower due to profit-taking and lower demand
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were lower on Tuesday morning due to profit-taking and after media reports that Israel was willing not strike Iranian oil targets. This eased concerns about a disruption in supply.
Starmer, the UK's ambassador to Berlin, is there for talks on resetting ties with Europe
On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Keir starmer will discuss an economic and defense accord with German leaders. He hopes to use his two-day trip to Europe's leading powers Germany and France…
Starmer wants to help Europe reset its ties by pursuing a defence deal with Germany
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss a landmark economic and defence accord with German leaders on Wednesday, hoping to use a visit to pursue a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to reset relations with the rest of Europe.
Fire at Russian oil refinery Omsk injures seven people, but production continues
The local governor reported that seven people, including one person in serious condition, were hospitalized after an fire broke out at the Russian oil refinery in Omsk. However, the plant claimed…
Energy Opinion: China May End Australian Coal Import Ban

Talk that China may end its unofficial ban on imports of Australian coal is unlikely to result in any significant increase in shipments to the world's biggest coal buyer.Media reports last week suggested that Beijing is considering lifting
Powerful Earthquake Shuts Down Fifth of Japan's Oil Refining Capacity

Japanese refiners led by the biggest, Eneos Corp, shut down a fifth of the country's crude oil refining capacity after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan knocking out power, bullet…
Angola May Seek International Arrest Warrant for Isabel dos Santos

Angola could issue an international arrest warrant for billionaire Isabel dos Santos if she fails to cooperate with a fraud investigation in which she has been named as a suspect, its chief prosecutor…
Sarawak Seeks to Recoup Tax from Petronas

Malaysia's state of Sarawak filed a writ summons and statement of claim against national energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd on Thursday to recover taxes owed, according to media reports.National…
Total to Discuss Anadarko Assets with Algeria

Total will meet Algerian authorities for talks over its plans to buy Anadarko's assets in the country and is not worried by media reports that Algiers would block the deal, Chief Executive Patrick…
China's LNG Imports Hit Record High
China's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in November surged to a new record as the country briskly promotes the green fuel to clean its energy mix, said a report in Xinhua.In November, LNG…
Trinidad Signs Pact with BP, Shell
The government of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has entered into an agreement with energy giantsShell and BP over gas pricing and LNG activities.According to local media reports, the agreement involves new pricing arrangements…
Russia's Rosneft Signs Oil and Gas Deal with China
Russian oil giant Rosneft said that China National Chemical, known as ChemChina, agreed to purchase 2.4 million tons a year of crude oil. That amount is equivalent to 6% of Rosneft's total exports…