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AUSTRALIA EYES LNG IMPORTS FROM 2027 AS EAST COAST TERMINALS ADVANCE TO ADDRESS SUPPLY SHORTFALLS.
Australia, a global LNG export powerhouse, is paradoxically preparing to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 2027 to bridge potential domestic supply gaps along its east coast. With four strategic import terminal projects underway, Australia aims to tackle looming shortages driven by structural production declines and rising energy demand. These developments are not just an industrial response but a crucial economic pivot, ensuring energy security for key population centers while maintaining market stability in a region heavily reliant on affordable gas for manufacturing and household consumption. The move reflects the complex dynamics of Australia’s energy market, where geopolitical shifts, export commitments, and domestic policy intersections are pushing the nation toward rebalancing its internal gas ecosystem through import infrastructure.
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OMAN'S NATURAL HYDROGEN SEES SIGNING OF DEAL.
Sohar Port and Free Zone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiss company Heinat to explore and develop natural hydrogen resources in Oman.
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TRUMP’S $750BN THREAT TO GULF ENERGY EXPORTS.
The European Union’s apparent surrender in the face of President Trump’s tariff bluster has angered business leaders and some politicians across the EU, but should energy policymakers in the Arabian Gulf also be worried?
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SAUDI ARAMCO AWARDS 4 CONTRACTS TO EXPAND THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST OIL FIELD.
Saudi Aramco has recently awarded four major contracts worth approximately $5 billion for the expansion of the Zuluf offshore field, the world’s third-largest oil field.
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SOUTH AFRICA: RETURN OF KOEBERG UNIT 1 DELAYED A MONTH.
The planned return of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 1 has been delayed by one month, shifting its expected restart from July to the end of August 2025.
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UGANDA’S PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT ‘NOT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT THING’
Uganda’s local governments are being sidelined in petroleum development despite policy mandates for their involvement, as no budget allocation has been made to support their participation. Without integrating petroleum activities into district programs, local engagement remains minimal, risking the long-term sustainability and community ownership of oil and gas projects.
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