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LNG
China received its tenth LNG cargo from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project despite Western sanctions, with the tanker Arctic Mulan delivering the load, highlighting ongoing trade amid geopolitical tensions.
Vietnam announced an aggressive LNG expansion plan, targeting 15 GW of LNG-fired power by 2030 and 50 GW by 2050, though experts view it as unrealistic due to high costs and grid issues.
South Africa's Kinetiko Energy reported successful gas flow tests from its pilot LNG project, advancing small-scale LNG production potential in the region.
Oil & Gas
BP confirmed an oil and gas discovery at the Volans well in Namibia's Orange Basin, marking its 11th discovery of 2025, adding to exploration momentum in the region.
Russia's crude shipments climbed near post-invasion highs at 25.88 million barrels weekly as refineries restart, with ongoing challenges from sanctions and geopolitical pressure.
Japan is resisting U.S. pressure to halt Russian energy imports, with the industry minister stating that decisions will be made in the national interest, prioritizing stable supply over geopolitical demands.
Pakistan Energy News
Pakistan requested Qatar to divert 24 contracted LNG cargoes from its 2026 supply plan to the international market, as the country deals with oversupply issues and a worsening glut of imported gas.
Pakistan's Petroleum Division asked the Power Division to present a firm plan for lifting Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) at a rate of Rs2,000 per MMBTU, as part of efforts to manage gas utilization.
Mari Energies Limited announced an oil and gas discovery at Mari Ghazij CF-B1 Well, marking significant exploration progress for the energy sector in Pakistan.
Fuel shortage temporarily eases as Sindh clears PSO vessel.
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