Natural Gas Bill: Understanding priority for ‘Filipino gas’

MANILA, Philippines—As the Philippines continues to grapple with the challenges of energy security and sustainability, lawmakers are pushing forward with Senate Bill (SB) No. 2793, also known as the proposed “Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act.”
B.Grimm Power becomes first private company in Thailand to import LNG
The imported LNG will be distributed to small power producers (SPP), with the initial supply going to 10 of B.Grimm’s combined cycle co-generation power plants.
Malaysian energy giant Petronas sues South Sudan over local assets deal

Aug 26 (Reuters) – Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petroliam Nasional (IPO-PETO.KL) said on Monday its unit had initiated proceedings against South Sudan for allegedly blocking a $1.25 billion sale of its local assets and instead taking over the business.
Indonesia’s Medco Energi keeps 2024 production guidance
Indonesia’s PT Medco Energi Internasioanl was keeping its 2024 oil and gas production guidance at 145,000 to 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, despite output being above guidance in the first half, an executive said on Monday.
Measures outlined to extend low prices

Thailand could extend low energy prices for another 20-25 years if the country successfully concludes negotiations on joint petroleum production and taps into energy resources in overlapping claims areas (OCAs), according to caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
PETRONAS and others partner to develop CCS facilities in Malaysia

PETRONAS, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Storegga have entered into a joint study and development agreement (JSDA) to assess and develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia.
Petronas Starts Gas Production at Kasawari Field with Initial Rate of 200 mmscf/d

Petronas has commenced its first gas production at the Kasawari field, located in Block SK316, approximately 200 km off the coast of Sarawak, at an initial flow rate of 200 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d).
Yangon sees sharp increase in fuel prices amid rising demand

Fuel is now available at gas stations in Yangon, with only a few vehicles queuing, but the cost of gasoline has surged to over Ks 3,000 per liter, according to drivers in Yangon region.