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After a hiatus of more than four years, Myanmar has resumed liquefied natural gas deliveries, receiving a half-cargo in November to supply two state-funded power generation projects.
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.

Egypt launches $220mn solar complex in the Suez Canal zone

The ATUM Solar industrial complex, located in Ain Sokhna, will include three factories—two of 2 GW capacity—backed by a $220mn investment from an international consortium.
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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.
Masdar begins commercial operations at a Stockport battery storage unit and announces two more UK projects, part of a £1bn ($1.25bn) plan for 3GWh of BESS capacity.

Future Fund Oman engage $1.2bn pour accélérer 141 projets énergétiques et industriels

Le fonds souverain omanais a validé 141 projets en 2025 pour un engagement total de $1.2bn, visant à renforcer l’indépendance énergétique et l’industrialisation nationale à travers un programme d’investissement de $5.2bn.
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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.
Two photovoltaic plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 MW will be operational in 2027, strengthening EDF Group's international presence and Asian actors in Saudi Arabia's energy market.

SLB launches Tela, an agentic artificial intelligence for upstream oil operations

SLB has unveiled Tela, an agentic artificial intelligence technology designed to automate upstream processes and enhance operational efficiency at scale.
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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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The partnership combines industrial AI tools, continuous power supplies, and investment vehicles, with volumes and metrics aligned to the demands of high-density data centers and operational optimization in oil and gas production.
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.

Eni and PETRONAS Create an ASEAN Upstream NewCo, $15B in Investments

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.
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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.
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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Singapore strengthens its energy strategy through public investments in nuclear, regional electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure to secure its long-term supply.
Abu Dhabi has begun construction on the world’s first gigascale solar and battery storage project, capable of delivering 1GW of baseload renewable power, with operations expected by 2027.
Petronas Gas restructures its operations by transferring regulated and non-regulated segments into separate subsidiaries, following government approval to improve transparency and optimise the group’s investment management.
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.

GSU met en service 50 MW solaires avec stockage à N’Djamena

Global South Utilities, filiale de Resources Investment LTD, inaugure à N’Djamena la centrale Noor Chad de 50 MW avec 5 MWh de stockage, dimensionnée pour alimenter des centaines de milliers de foyers et exploitée directement par l’entreprise.
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The Ministry of Energy will initiate talks with developers of small nuclear reactors after signing a cooperation agreement with the United States to conduct preliminary studies on their deployment.
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.

U.S. oil drilling rebounds amid global tensions

The number of active drilling rigs in the United States rose for the fourth consecutive week, supported by higher crude prices and OPEC+’s difficulties in meeting production targets.
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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.
Sempra divests a majority stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to a consortium led by KKR for $10bn, valuing the entity at $31.7bn, while launching phase 2 of the Port Arthur LNG terminal for $14bn.

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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The consortium led by Adnoc ends its acquisition plans for Santos, the Australian liquefied natural gas supplier, citing commercial and contractual factors that impacted the evaluation of its offer.
Cairo has concluded three new exploration agreements with Apache, Dragon Oil and Perenco, for a total investment of over $121mn, as national gas output continues to decline.

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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BW Energy has finalised a $365mn financing for the conversion of the Maromba FPSO offshore Brazil and signed a short-term lease for a drilling rig with Minsheng Financial Leasing.
Vantage Drilling has finalised a major commercial agreement for the deployment of the Platinum Explorer, with a 260-day offshore mission starting in Q1 2026.

OPEC+ approves 137,000 barrels/day increase starting in October

OPEC+ begins a new phase of gradual production increases, starting to lift 1.65 million barrels/day of voluntary cuts after the early conclusion of a 2.2 million barrels/day phaseout.
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ADNOC Gas will join the FTSE Emerging Index on September 22, potentially unlocking up to $250mn in liquidity, according to market projections.
Eight OPEC+ members will meet to adjust their quotas as forecasts point to a global surplus of 3 million barrels per day by year-end.

Italy seeks energy guarantees in potential sale of IP to SOCAR

The Italian government is demanding assurances on fuel supply security before approving the sale of Italiana Petroli to Azerbaijan's state-owned energy group SOCAR, as negotiations continue.
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The visit marks a new step in the cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Tellus Power, aiming to establish an EV charging station production unit in the Gulf.
ADNOC Group CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber has been named 2025 CEO of the Year by his global chemical industry peers, recognising his role in the company’s industrial expansion and international investments.