Daily Energy News | Oct 14, 2025

Foreign buyers flock to US shale gas following Trump administration's lift of the moratorium on new LNG projects, while Cove Point LNG export plant in Maryland returned to service post-outage with gas flows at 0.9 Bcf/d, and a new $2.3 billion natural gas pipeline will boost Texas LNG exports with LNG feedgas hitting ~18 Bcf/d.

Shell approved a $2 billion HI offshore gas project (Nigeria) with Sunlink Energies, delivering 350 mmscf/d of gas to NLNG's Train 7 expansion (adding 7.7 mtpa capacity), marking renewed investor confidence after four decades.

Taiwan's CPC signed a letter of intent to buy millions of tons of Alaskan LNG and potentially invest in a pipeline/liquefaction project, aiming to diversify from Qatar (30% reliance) and bind energy security closer to the US to deter Chinese aggression.

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Aramco CEO declared the energy transition a failure amid surging oil demand, emphasizing a swing back to traditional energy, while confirming the company can sustain 12 million bpd output for a year without new investments.

Kuwait Oil Company announced a major natural gas discovery at the Jazah offshore field with initial tests at 29 MMcf/d gas and 5,000 bpd condensate, enhancing Persian Gulf reserves.

Algeria signed a $5.4 billion oil and gas deal with Saudi firm Midad Energy for exploration and development, potentially supporting future LNG growth.

India extends deadline for LPG import tender.

Pakistan doubled US oil imports to $150 million to narrow trade surplus, while Federal Minister for Petroleum visited Russia to strengthen energy cooperation.

POL brought Razgir-1 Well onstream, boosting gas and condensate output with expected flow rate of 25.1 MMcf/d of gas and 333 bpd of condensate, with POL holding a 25% pre-commerciality interest.

Pakistan and IFC advance toward financial close of Reko Diq Project, while Finance Minister sees staff deal on $1.2 billion IMF payout this week, though Port Qasim Electric Power Company (PQEPC) may suspend operations due to Rs75 billion in unpaid dues.

Hiring in Qatar for Cable Engineer.

Field Operator in Iraq for a massive oil and gas project.

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