Solar tariffs in the US will increase prices and reduce profit margins for Southeast Asia
Analysts said that a new round of U.S. import tariffs against Southeast Asian solar panel producers will likely increase consumer prices while reducing producer profits. However, the industry had anticipated this move.
A survey shows that big steelmakers are not switching to renewable energy sources.
A survey of 18 major firms revealed that the world's largest steelmakers are falling further behind in their shift to low-carbon production. Some still rely on fossil fuels as their primary source of energy. The…
Mooreast Appoints Ellingsen as CEO
Mooreast Holdings Ltd. announced today it will appoint Mr Eirik Ellingsen, a Norwegian with deep experience in the offshore and marine sector, as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) amid growing adoption of floating…
Albanese: Australia and India will boost their cooperation in renewables and defence
Australia and India will work together to increase investment in renewable energies, such as solar manufacturing, batteries, and mineral processing. This was the announcement made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a G20 meeting on the sidelines.
Australia may lose $45 bln amid green steel rush, report says
A think tank on Friday said that Australia, the world's largest iron ore exporter, could lose up to half of its revenues from this sector if it does not produce green iron quickly enough. Other countries are now making steel with renewable energy.
Shell sales increase in Q3 vs TotalEnergies due to higher Asian LNG prices
LONDON, October 31 - Analysts and traders say that higher production and sales of liquefied gas in Asia helped Shell to outperform TotalEnergies in the third quarter. However, group profits for both companies were affected by a drop in oil refining.
Equinor, a Norwegian company, tries to lease an offshore wind farm in Japan again.
Two sources claim that Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, has bid with other companies to build an offshore wind farm in Japan's latest state auctions. It is looking for a foothold on the market. Equinor’s bid…
Malaysia's natural gas and crude oil production will decline by 2025
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's government announced on Friday that it expects a lower crude oil and natural gas output in 2025 as a result of planned maintenance shutdowns and a softer demand for some export markets.
Hyundai will launch a $3 billion India IPO next Monday at 1,865-1.960 rupees per shares, according to sources
Sources said that Hyundai Motor India will begin accepting subscriptions next week. The price per share will be in the range 1,865-1,960 rupees (22-23 dollars), they added. This would value the automaker up to…
Japan increases LNG flexibility through collaboration with S.Korea and Italy
Japan agreed to cooperate with South Korea and Italy in the procurement of LNG. It is the second largest LNG importer behind China, which seeks more flexibility while strengthening energy security. JERA, Japan’s largest utility company…
Ifx: Japan is the top buyer of LNG from Sakhalin 2 in Russia
Interfax reported that a senior manager of the Sakhalin 2 plant in Russia said on Thursday that Japan was currently the largest importer of LNG from Russia, accounting for 57.5% its exports. Since the beginning of Russia's conflict with Ukraine…
TotalEnergies signs LNG supply agreement with South Korea's Hyundai Chemical
TotalEnergies, a French oil giant, announced on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement with HD Hyundai Chemical, a South Korean company, to supply liquefied gas from 2027-2033. Total has now signed six LNG contracts this year.
Russia is considering limiting metals exports to the West
In response to Western sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested this week that Moscow limit exports of metals or other commodities in which Russia has a large share on global markets. Putin mentioned uranium and nickel as well as titanium…
Putin: Russia should restrict exports of uranium and titanium
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow could consider limiting the exports of uranium and titanium in order to retaliate against the West. In comments made to government ministers via televised broadcast…
Japan's LNG stocks are above the 5-year average and buyers want more cargoes
The data showed that the liquefied gas stocks held by Japan's major electric utilities increased 14% from the previous week to 2,09 million tons on Sept. 8. This is above the average five-year figure for this time of year.
Senators ask Biden to reduce South Korean import quotas for piping products
Three Democratic U.S. Senators called on the Biden Administration on Friday to lower the current import quota for oil and gas drilling pipe from South Korea. They said it had impacted businesses in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
US mineral projects close down government loans in fear of Trump
U.S. battery and miner recyclers have been rushing to close billions-dollar government loans before January, out of fear that the former president Donald Trump, if elected, would block funding necessary to boost…
Meet the CTO: Dr. Gunnar Stiesch, MAN Energy Solutions
As the shipowners stare down decarbonization mandates that grow increasingly strict through 2050, the engine makers are at the tip of the spear of this energy transition phenomena, working to design and build…
Russell: Asia spot LNG prices fall as demand increases, but prior rally bites back:
Last week, the spot price for liquefied gas (LNG), in Asia, eased amid signs of seasonal demand peaking. The five-month rally has also reduced purchases by price sensitive buyers. The price of LNG spot for delivery…
Russell: Asia spot LNG prices fall as demand increases, but prior rally bites back:
Last week, the spot price for liquefied gas (LNG), in Asia, eased amid signs of seasonal demand peaking. The five-month rally has also reduced purchases by price sensitive buyers. The price of LNG spot for delivery…
