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Business & Finance

LNG buyers prioritising supply security over price, TotalEnergies executive says

In the world we live in security of supply is coming back to the top of the agenda … the customer wants the energy to be delivered

Published 28 Jan, 2026 04:22pm

Markets

Global LNG: Asia spot prices rise to nine-week top on lower winter temperatures

Outside of the recent cold snap, and subsequent spike in front month pricing the market is absorbing the volatility

Published 23 Jan, 2026 06:27pm

Markets

China’s LNG imports fell to a three-year low in 2025

China's 2025 LNG imports fell 10.6% from the year before to 68.43 million metric tons, according to the General Administration of Customs

Published 18 Jan, 2026 10:31am

Markets

Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices edge up on South Korean demand

The average LNG price for February delivery into Northeast Asia was estimated at $9.60 per million British thermal units

Published 24 Dec, 2025 06:04pm

Markets

Global LNG: Asia spot prices fall to 20-month low on weak demand

Average LNG price for February delivery into northeast Asia was $9.50 per million British thermal units

Published 19 Dec, 2025 06:26pm

Markets

China’s November refined oil exports dropped 2.2% yoy; LNG imports surged 13.6%

From January to November, China exported 52.65 million metric tons of refined oil, down 3.2% year-on-year

Published 18 Dec, 2025 11:16am

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APTMA demands SNGPL waive gas bill arrears

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has demanded of the SNGPL to immediately withdraw...

Updated 21 Aug, 2025 09:20am

Markets

Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices rise to two-week high amid renewed demand

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose for the third week running to a two-week high amid...

Published 23 May, 2025 09:44pm

Markets

Russia and Bahrain in advanced talks over LNG supply deal

LONDON: Russia is in advanced talks with Bahrain over a three-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement under which...

Published 23 May, 2025 05:22pm

Markets

India’s LNG imports to rise on higher demand from power cos, says Petronet

NEW DELHI: India’s liquefied natural gas imports are expected to rise in the coming months to meet growing...

Published 19 May, 2025 09:27pm

Markets

Global LNG: Asian spot prices slip to 8-month low on weak demand, recession concerns

SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices slid to an over eight-month low this week, weighed by weak...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:44pm

Markets

European LNG imports to rise 25% in 2025, IEA forecasts

OSLO: Europe’s imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are set to increase by a quarter this year, as the continent...

Published 11 Apr, 2025 04:56pm

Markets

Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices remain near three-month low amid ample supply

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose slightly this week but remained close to a three-month...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:48pm

Markets

Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices dip amid tepid demand

SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices slipped this week to a three-month low, as tepid demand in...

Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:53pm

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APTMA speaks about challenges facing industry

Seeks government’s nod for direct import of LNG

Updated 07 Mar, 2025 02:35pm

Markets

Global LNG: Asian LNG spot prices at 10-week low amid comfortable storage

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell further this week to its lowest level in 10 weeks,...

Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:37pm

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The energy quagmire

Pakistan’s energy sector, which was once hailed as a beacon of progress, now stands as a testament to the perils of...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 03:01am

Markets

Global LNG: Asian spot LNG gains amid colder weather, stronger Europe gas prices

SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose this week to their highest level of the year so far,...

Published 22 Nov, 2024 05:26pm

Markets

China’s Oct refined fuel exports fall to 18-month low

BEIJING: China’s refined fuel exports fell to an 18-month low in October, customs data showed on Monday, as weak...

Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:14pm

Markets

Global LNG: Asia spot prices buoyed by hot summer weather forecasts

SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices held steady this week as forecasts of higher temperatures...

Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:14pm

Opinion

Pakistan needs to implement comprehensive contingency plan

This is apropos a letter to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper recently. I would like to add to my...

Published 27 Jun, 2024 06:52am

Markets

Lower LNG prices trigger surge in Asian spot market purchases

SINGAPORE: Price-sensitive liquefied natural gas buyers from China, India and parts of Southeast Asia are snapping...

Published 21 Mar, 2024 10:57am

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UFG: the elephant in the room

Natural gas is the most important energy source in Pakistan’s energy mix providing 40% of its primary energy...

Published 21 Sep, 2023 06:37am

Markets

Global LNG: Asian spot prices inch up as market eyes Australia strikes, Freeport

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices inched up this week amid supply concerns as workers at...

Published 15 Sep, 2023 05:02pm

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24 spot cargoes: PLL seeks exemption from PPRA conditions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) has sought exemption from applicability of PPRA conditions to procure ...

Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:07am

Business & Finance

PSO receivables reach all-time high of Rs740bn

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan State Oil’s (PSO) receivables reached an all-time high of Rs740 billion, with the Sui...

Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:33am

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Industrial consumers: PLL, SSGC may be allowed to auction off unutilized capacity of LNG

ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to...

Updated 25 Jul, 2023 10:04am

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LNG supply: Framework agreement inked with Azerbaijan

LAHORE: In a bid to help fulfill country’s energy requirements through cooperation in the fields of oil and gas,...

Updated 25 Jul, 2023 09:34am

Markets

Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices slip on muted demand, high EU stocks

LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week, as muted demand in Northeast Asia and high gas...

Published 14 Jul, 2023 05:07pm

Markets

Pakistan LNG gets bids from Trafigura for Jan, Feb cargoes

Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) received a bid from commodities trader Trafigura at $23.47 per million British thermal units...

Updated 14 Jul, 2023 09:00pm