South & Central Asia
Inpex, Indonesia make headway on $20 bln Abadi development
Japan’s exploration and production giant Inpex has made progress on the development of the Masela block in the Arafura Sea that contains the Abadi gas field.
Summit, JERA to set up $500 mln energy project in Bangladesh
Summit Corporation and JERA Asia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop a $500 million energy infrastructure project in Matarbari area in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Inpex, Indonesia agree on main points for $20B Abadi gas field development
Inpex, Indonesia agree on main points for $20B Abadi gas field development
China’s Guangdong Energy buys two LNG spot cargoes
China’s Guangdong Energy Group has reportedly purchased a couple of spot cargoes of liquefied natural gas for delivery to CNOOC’s Dapeng LNG facility in which it has a stake.
MPA Singapore: Southernpec Loses Bunker Supplier License
MPA Singapore revokes the bunker supplier license of Southernpec.
Swire Shipping Unveils Eight-Ship Order
Singapore-based Swire Shipping places an order for eight new container vessels in China.
CHEC Awarded Phase 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project
Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS) and China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) have signed an agreement to carry out the second phase of the Tema Port Expansion Project. According to MPS, this agreement involves the construction of the 4th and the last berth of the new port. The new contract adds anot
Drilon Supports Razon’s Plans to Develop Iloilo Ports
Ilonggo Senator Franklin Drilon has urged the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to act on the business tycoon Enrique Razon Jr.’s $166 million proposal to develop two Iloilo ports. At a recent briefing attended by Ilonggo political leaders and business groups, Mr. Christian Gonzalez, International Co
Drewry: Latest Tariffs Weaken Transpacific Demand Growth Prospects
Demand growth prospects in the Transpacific drop in the aftermath of new tariffs.
Petronas awards umbrella contract for provision of OSV services to Perdana
Malaysia’s Perdana Petroleum has won an umbrella contract from compatriot oil company Petronas for the provision of offshore support vessel services. Perdana’s subsidiary, Perdana Nautika Sdn Bhd (PNSB) on April 12, 2019, acknowledged the receipt of the letter of appointment as panel contractor date
ASA Calls on China, India to Ratify Hong Kong Convention
The Asian Shipowners’ Association urges China and India to ratify the Hong Kong Convention.
DPWH Cleanup Project Underway, Watermaster Deployed to Cotabato
The Philippines Government’s Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has deployed a multi-purpose amphibious dredger (MPAD) to clear water hyacinths along Rio Grande de Mindanao in Cotabato City. The rapid proliferation of water hyacinths clogged the waterway and severely damage facilities pr