Thailand

Jabil and Inno will co-develop a 15,000 sqm plant in Rayong, Thailand, to manufacture metal enclosures for battery energy storage systems, aiming to enhance vertical integration and secure supply chains.
Chinese group Jinhong Gas finalises a new industrial investment in Spain, marking its first European establishment and strengthening its global strategy in the industrial gas sector.

SLB OneSubsea secures two EPC contracts for deepwater projects in Malaysia

SLB OneSubsea has signed two EPC contracts with PTTEP to equip multiple deepwater gas and oil fields offshore Malaysia, extending a two-decade collaboration between the companies.
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The Thai group targets energy distributors and developers in the Philippines, as the national grid plans PHP900bn ($15.8bn) in investments for new transformer capacity.
Thailand’s pending approval of transmission fees is holding back progress on an energy project linking Laos to Singapore via Malaysia, amid political uncertainty.

Asian LNG activity hits seasonal high despite muted demand

Platts' physical pricing platform records its second-highest LNG trading volume, with nearly 1.5 million tonnes exchanged despite regional demand slowdown.
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In Kuala Lumpur, Huawei Digital Power unveiled its grid-forming technologies, positioned as a strategic lever to strengthen power interconnections and accelerate energy market development across ASEAN.
Austrian battery optimisation specialist enspired enters Japan in partnership with Banpu NEXT, backed by a Series B extension to over €40mn.

Thailand and Japan boost US crude imports amid geopolitical tensions

Faced with risks to Middle Eastern supply chains, Thai and Japanese refiners are turning to US crude, backed by tariff incentives and strategies aligned with ongoing bilateral trade discussions.
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The ASEAN Power Grid enters a strategic phase with renewed support from regional and international institutions to structure electricity trade among member states and secure the necessary investments.
An alternative energy scenario proposes increasing solar and storage capacity by 2037 to reduce fossil fuel dependence and cut electricity generation costs in Thailand.

CanAsia secures 30% stake in bid for Thailand’s 25th onshore licensing round

CanAsia Energy Corp. confirms it has submitted a bid for oil and gas exploration and production in Thailand, reinforcing its international strategy within a consortium and targeting a block in the 25th onshore round.
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LNG trading volumes in the Asia-Pacific region reached 1.24 million tonnes, driven by summer demand and rising participation, despite a 21% monthly decline linked to geopolitical uncertainty.
The Global Energy Policies Hub shows that strategic reserves, gas obligations, cybersecurity and critical-mineral policies are expanding rapidly, lifting oil coverage to 98 % of world imports.

PTT Oil posts record profit and accelerates expansion in Asia

PTT Oil and Retail Business announces a 46% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by regional expansion in its energy and non-energy activities, alongside an integrated ESG strategy.
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The small-scale liquefied natural gas market is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 7.5%, reaching an estimated total value of $31.78bn by 2030, driven particularly by maritime and heavy-duty road transport sectors.
Cheniere Energy validates major investment to expand Corpus Christi terminal, adding two liquefaction units to increase its liquefied natural gas export capacity by 2029, responding to recent international agreements.

TotalEnergies plans to restart its Mozambique gas project by summer 2025

After four years of interruption due to regional insecurity, TotalEnergies announces the upcoming resumption of its liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, representing a $20bn investment.
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A report by Ember shows ASEAN could supply nearly one-third of its data centres with wind and solar power by 2030 without storage, provided appropriate public policies are implemented.
Ember anticipates that a third of ASEAN data centre electricity demand could be met by wind and solar by 2030, without batteries, if appropriate political measures are implemented.
Southeast Asia's increasing energy demand will take center stage, according to Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Ensuring the security of energy flows amid geopolitical turmoil is paramount for the region.
Malaysia will introduce a carbon tax in 2026 targeting the steel, iron, and energy industries, in line with its emission reduction ambitions. This measure aligns with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Saudi Aramco renews two ADES onshore rigs for a decade

ADES has obtained 10-year contract renewals from Saudi Aramco for two onshore rigs in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its position in the Middle Eastern energy market.
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Thailand’s Gulf Energy is considering a contract for seven LNG cargoes per year for 2025-2026. Current offers are linked to JKM with a spread of 20-30 cents/MMBtu, in line with other similar Thai contracts.
Natural gas consumption in the United States increased by nearly 5% over the first nine months of 2024, despite federal initiatives to promote renewable energy, reinforcing the country's key role in the global energy sector.

Asian refiners remain confident that the Iran-Israel conflict will not disrupt Persian Gulf oil flows

Asian refiners remain optimistic amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, anticipating that Persian Gulf crude flows to Asia will stay stable despite the ongoing conflict.
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Pertamina, the Indonesian oil company, is exploring supplies of Russian crude, raising hopes among refiners in Thailand and Japan. This dynamic could disrupt light crude prices in Southeast Asia, prompting increased vigilance.
Asia-Pacific is making progress in CCUS, but high costs and regulatory challenges are holding back progress.

Singapore strengthens alliances to secure its renewable energy supply

Singapore is exploring partnerships with Australia and Southeast Asia to diversify its energy sources, in response to growing demand and its decarbonization objectives.
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Hydraulic dams up the Mekong exacerbate water and environmental crises in Vietnam's delta, highlighting cross-border energy issues.
Japanese companies are investing massively in gas infrastructure in Asia to offset future overproduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and strengthen their energy security.

Petrofac rebounds on the London Stock Exchange despite widening annual loss

British oil and energy services group Petrofac has seen a spectacular jump in its share price after its suspension from listing was lifted, despite a heavier annual net loss.
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China dominates renewable capacity additions in Asia, but other countries need to step up their efforts to meet 2030 climate targets.
Asian refiners want OPEC+ to maintain production cuts to ensure stable oil prices and refining margins

Saudi Arabia cuts oil drilling after Aramco cancellation

Saudi Aramco's cancellation of its oil production capacity expansion is impacting rig rental rates in the region.
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Global LNG markets could find themselves in a delicate balance due to a potential slowdown in US projects and growing demand in Asia.
CIP has completed construction of the Changfang-Xidao offshore wind project in Taiwan, increasing the country's offshore wind capacity by 25% and reinforcing its energy transition objectives.

Increased renegotiation of LNG contracts in Asia

Asian LNG importers are keen to negotiate lower oil-linked prices for long-term contracts in the face of an increasingly buyer-oriented market.
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Angola, having withdrawn from OPEC, is raising renewed hopes in Asia thanks to its increased oil production, offering greater flexibility in regional supply.
Faced with a critical energy deficit, Burma blames the opposition and the climate for the crisis, exacerbating national tension.