Daily Energy News | Oct 09, 2025

United States: US LNG feed gas nominations rising toward 18 Bcf/d by mid-October, driven by Cove Point return, Plaquemines commissioning, and Corpus Christi Stage 3, with record exports nearing 2025 highs. Energy companies plan $50 billion in new gas pipelines to address bottlenecks.

Turkey: Turkey announces plans to cover over 50% of gas needs by 2028 via domestic production and $43 billion in US LNG imports starting in 2027, threatening Russian and Iranian market shares in Europe.

United States/Qatar: QatarEnergy and Exxon Mobil's Golden Pass LNG project in Texas is nearing startup with a cool-down cargo arriving to prepare equipment, targeting initial operations soon with full capacity of 18 million tons per year.

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Nigeria: President Tinubu commissioned the $400 million Otakikpo Crude Oil Export Terminal (365,000 bpd capacity) by Green Energy International, marking Nigeria's first indigenous terminal in 50 years, enhancing export chains and unlocking stranded reserves.

UAE: ADNOC targets $43 billion in dividends over 6 years from subsidiaries, while ADNOC Gas signed a 146.9 billion AED contract for Ruwais LNG, with over 80% capacity committed long-term. ADNOC and TA'ZIZ to establish dedicated chemicals port in Ruwais.

India: Indian refiners plan to increase Russian crude imports due to doubled discounts, bypassing US sanctions by paying in yuan, reflecting warming India-China ties and aiming to offset potential Trump-era pressures.

Pakistan overhauls DGPC (Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions) to attract global oil and gas investment, signaling major reform in upstream sector governance.

K-Electric and Trident Energy sign key MoUs amid rising Saudi interest in Sindh, as Saudi investors flock to the province during broader investment push in Pakistan.

Pakistan strengthens export base with 600+ companies registered in China, while Denmark plans to launch 3-year strategic energy cooperation in Pakistan from January 2026.

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