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Alaska Governor briefs Trump on Asia Gas Push as Tariffs Bite

Alaska's Governor said that he would brief U.S. president Donald Trump's Administration after returning from Japan in the next week about progress made to secure Asian support for a project to develop natural gas…

Osaka Gas' president claims that it has no immediate requirement for additional US LNG.

Osaka Gas' president stated on Wednesday that the company does not need to purchase more liquefied gas from the United States as it already has enough to last until the middle of next decade. U.S. president…

South Korea hosts Alaska Governor, energy team amid talks of gas pipeline

Alaskan state officials, including the governor, and energy officials will visit South Korea Tuesday amid expectations that talks with U.S. ally countries in Asia can revive a natural gas project that has been stalled. The main U.S.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners closes third offshore wind project with Taiwan

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a clean energy fund manager, announced on Wednesday that it had reached financial closure on its 495 Megawatt (MW), Fengmiao I Wind Project, located off the coast Taichung in Taiwan.

Japan Gas Industry Head: Higher US LNG Imports Must be Mutually Beneficial

The head of Japan's Gas Industry Group said that higher imports of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas would improve Japan's energy security and supply stability. However, they must be pursued on a mutually-beneficial basis for both parties. U.S.

Qilak LNG is Alaska's smaller natural gas project. It wants to play a part in Trump's Asia push.

Mead Treadwell, the Chief Executive of Qilak LNG who is hoping to develop an LNG project in Alaska wants to join President Donald Trump’s push to increase gas exports to Asian markets from the remote peninsula, she said.

Alaska LNG project to start by 2030, says state governor

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced on Friday that exports of liquefied gas from Alaska may begin as early as 2030. In his speech to Congress, Donald Trump praised the $44 billion Alaska LNG Project.

Alaska LNG project could begin as early as 2030, says state governor

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced on Friday that exports of liquefied gas from Alaska may begin as early as 2030 or 2031. In his speech to Congress, Donald Trump praised the $44 billion Alaska LNG Project.

State media report that US and Vietnamese firms have signed a deal on energy and minerals.

State media and one of these firms reported on Friday that Vietnamese and American firms had signed a number of deals on minerals and energy during the visit to the United States of Vietnam's Trade Minister.

Trump: Japan and South Korea are interested in partnering with the US on Alaska pipeline

Donald Trump, the U.S. In an address to Congress, Trump stated that this pipeline would be the largest of its kind in the world. He said that Japan, South Korea, and other nations wanted to be his partners…

Inpex CEO: Buyers' interest in Indonesia's Abadi Liquefied Natural Gas exceeds planned production

Inpex Corp., Japan's largest oil and gas exploration company, said it received interest in buying liquefied gas from its $20 billion Abadi project in Indonesia, which exceeds the planned output. Inpex…

Taiwan Environment Minister Eyes Insurance Funds to Help with Green Transition

Peng Chiming, the Environment Minister, said that Taiwan hopes to receive more than $1 billion from insurance funds in order to finance its green energy transition and reduce carbon emissions as part of climate change goals.

Indian oil companies are in talks with U.S. LNG suppliers to purchase their supplies

Pankaj Jain, the Oil Secretary of India, said that Indian oil companies were looking to purchase U.S. LNG. This was boosted by Trump's administration lifting its ban on new export permits. India, the world's fourth-largest LNG importer…

Taiwan buys Alaskan Natural Gas to avoid US Tariffs

The economy ministry announced on Monday that Taiwan was "quite interested in" natural gas from Alaska, and would continue to evaluate the feasibility of purchasing it. This is as the government tries…

Taiwan sends officials to the US to discuss possible Trump Tariffs

Kuo Jyh Huei, the Economy Minister, said that Taiwan sent officials to Washington, D.C., to discuss potential U.S. Tariffs by President Donald Trump. The government has also made preparations in case they are imposed.

Canadian, WTI Crude Prices to Asia Jump

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Prices of Canadian and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil to Asia jumped after shipping costs rallied on concerns that wider U.S. sanctions on the Russian fleet are tightening ship availability, trade…

Prices rise for low LNG storage and concerns about prices

The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain rose mostly on Tuesday morning as withdrawals from storage sites for gas and uncertainty about LNG supply continued to support. According to LSEG…

Orsted sells 50% of its stake in Taiwan's wind farm for $1.64 billion

Orsted, a Danish company, announced on Wednesday that it had agreed to sell to Taiwanese Cathay Life Insurance a 50% share in its Greater Changhua 4 off-shore wind farm for approximately 11.6 billion Danish crowns (1.64 billion dollars).

LNG traders divert cargoes to Asia from Europe as demand in the east increases

Analysts and shipping data indicate that three LNG cargoes bound for Europe were diverted to Asia in order to meet the stronger Asian demand, and because gas prices have decreased in Europe. The rapid…

Canada opens Pacific trade pact to new members following Taiwan's complaint

Canada's government confirmed that a major Trans-Pacific Trade Pact is still open for other aspirant member countries, including Taiwan, to join. This was after Taipei complained about the lack of a working group that would consider Taiwan's entry.

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