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The Australian government will require up to 25% of gas extracted on the east coast to be reserved for the domestic market from 2027, in response to supply tensions and soaring prices.
After two seizures in ten days, U.S. authorities are pursuing another tanker suspected of evading sanctions. Maritime tracking data and official statements point to intensified controls on crude cargoes linked to Venezuela.

JA Solar and Trinasolar Lead a Global Solar Market in Crisis

JA Solar and Trinasolar top Wood Mackenzie’s latest semiannual ranking despite a sector-wide net loss of $2.2 billion. Industrial leaders are strengthening their grip on global photovoltaic module supply through rigorous financial discipline.
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Abu Dhabi’s national oil company has secured a landmark structured financing to accelerate the development of the Hail and Ghasha gas project, while maintaining strategic control over its infrastructure.
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.

Jinhong Gas invests in Spain with a strategic cryogenic unit

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.
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The Peruvian government announces a 179 million tonne emissions target by 2035, integrating carbon market tools and international transfers to reach its climate goal.
OMS Energy is accelerating investments in artificial intelligence and robotics to position itself in the growing pipeline inspection and maintenance sector, a strategic segment with higher margins than traditional equipment manufacturing.

Pembina and PETRONAS sign 20-year agreement for Cedar LNG liquefaction capacity

Pembina Pipeline Corporation and PETRONAS have signed a long-term agreement securing 1 million tonnes per year of liquefaction capacity at Canada's Cedar LNG terminal, reinforcing their positions in the global liquefied natural gas market.
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NU E Power Corp. acquires 500 MW of hybrid projects from ACT Mid Market Ltd. to support the global expansion of its artificial intelligence and Bitcoin mining infrastructure.
Sinopec finalised supply agreements worth $40.9bn with 34 foreign companies at the 2025 China International Import Expo, reinforcing its position in the global petroleum and chemical trade.

EVE Energy and EVO Power sign strategic agreement for their expansion in Australia

EVE Energy will supply 2.2 GWh of storage systems to EVO Power over five years, supporting the large-scale deployment of front-of-meter solutions in the Australian market.
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Dragon Oil, a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company, partners with PETRONAS to enhance technical and commercial cooperation in oil and gas exploration and production.
The joint venture combines 19 assets (14 in Indonesia, 5 in Malaysia), aims for 300 kboe/d initially and >500 kboe/d, and focuses investments on gas to supply Bontang and the Malaysia LNG complex in Bintulu.

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.
The Malaysian government plans to increase public investment in natural gas and solar energy to reduce coal dependency while ensuring energy cost stability for households and businesses.

Thailand delays regional power project due to lack of tariff approval

Thailand’s pending approval of transmission fees is holding back progress on an energy project linking Laos to Singapore via Malaysia, amid political uncertainty.
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GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya will assess the feasibility of capturing 90% of CO₂ emissions at a planned 600-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Singapore.
Singapore strengthens its energy strategy through public investments in nuclear, regional electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure to secure its long-term supply.
Kandla port plans a 150,000-ton-per-year integrated renewable methanol unit, targeting the growing fleet of compliant vessels on the Singapore-Rotterdam maritime route.
An alternative energy scenario proposes increasing solar and storage capacity by 2037 to reduce fossil fuel dependence and cut electricity generation costs in Thailand.

VINSSEN powers an LR2 tanker fully with ammonia-fuelled fuel cells

VINSSEN becomes a central player in designing the world’s first commercial transport vessel fully powered by a fuel cell using ammonia as a hydrogen carrier.
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Founder Group invests MYR1.16bn ($2.76bn) in a 310 MWp solar project with storage in Malaysia to power a future 200 MW green data centre campus.
Singapore-based developer Vena Energy has launched operations at its third wind power plant in Japan, located in Saikai, Nagasaki Prefecture, with a grid-connected capacity of 7.5 MW.

Gresham House acquires SUSI Partners to become a leading European energy player

UK-based Gresham House will acquire Swiss investment manager SUSI Partners, strengthening its international footprint in energy transition infrastructure.
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TenneT Holding has reached an agreement with APG, GIC and NBIM to finance the expansion of the German high-voltage grid, securing its capital needs for the coming years.
Southeast Asia, facing rapid electricity consumption growth, could tap up to 20 terawatts of solar and wind potential to strengthen energy security.

International Petroleum repurchases 59,454 shares under its NCIB programme

International Petroleum Corporation repurchased 59,454 common shares between 15 and 19 September, under its ongoing share buyback programme compliant with Canadian and European regulations.
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H2G Green Limited’s subsidiary completed the conversion of an industrial site from diesel to liquefied natural gas, marking a shift in local manufacturing energy demand.
The Singaporean government has signed a contract to purchase 2.17 million mtCO2e of carbon credits from REDD+, reforestation and grassland restoration projects, with deliveries scheduled between 2026 and 2030.

Southeast Asia plans $208bn investment to develop nuclear power by 2050

Facing energy security challenges, several Southeast Asian countries are turning to nuclear and could invest up to $208bn to reach 25 GW of capacity, favouring small modular reactors.
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SOMO is negotiating with ExxonMobil to secure storage and refining access in Singapore, aiming to strengthen Iraq’s position in expanding Asian markets.
The 600 MW onshore wind farm in Laos achieves commercial operation four months early, injecting power into Vietnam via a 500 kV interconnection and consolidating an international financing package of $950mn.

Sudan warns of Heglig evacuation after new drone strikes

Two drone strikes hit Heglig in August, disrupting the strategic Nile Blend export hub and increasing the vulnerability of Sudanese and South Sudanese oil flows.
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U.S. regulators have approved two major milestones for Rio Grande LNG and Commonwealth LNG, clarifying their investment decision timelines and reinforcing the country’s role in expanding global liquefaction capacity.
Australian group Macquarie partners with AMIGO LNG for an annual supply of 0.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas over fifteen years, with operations expected to start in 2028 from the Guaymas terminal in Mexico.

ISDN acquires 51% of PT Funda to expand its hydropower assets in Indonesia

ISDN Holdings strengthens its position in Indonesia by acquiring a majority stake in PT Funda, integrating hydropower capabilities across the entire project lifecycle and consolidating its renewable energy investments.
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Verra and S&P Global Commodity Insights join forces to build a next-generation registry aimed at strengthening carbon market integration and enhancing transaction transparency.
The group announces an interim dividend of 53 cps, production of 548 Mboe/d, a unit cost of $7.7/boe and major milestones on Scarborough, Trion, Beaumont and Louisiana LNG, while strengthening liquidity and financial discipline.