Venture Global, Thailand PTT near binding LNG deal
Venture Global and Thailand’s state-controlled energy giant PTT PCL are in advanced talks for binding LNG offtake, supposedly from the Plaquemines or CP2 export facilities in Louisiana. If finalized, the deal would help diversify Thailand’s LNG supply away from Middle Eastern sources.
Pakistan leans on local fuel sources to mitigate LNG supply risk
Pakistan’s diverse domestic energy mix – nuclear, coal and hydropower – is cushioning the country from the global energy price shock following Qatar’s suspension of LNG exports. With nearly three-quarters of its electricity now generated from local sources, Pakistan managed to mitigate the immediate fallout of halt in its contracted long-term LNG deliveries from QatarEnergies.
Canada bets on India to help diversify LNG exports
Canada is courting India as a priority market for LNG exports as Ottawa seeks to reduce the country's heavy reliance on the United States. Tim Hodgson, Canada's Energy and Natural Resources Minister, framed the country's dependence on the US market a “strategic misstep”, since 98% of Canadian energy exports still flow south of the border.
Petronas and JERA sign MoU to provide LNG supply to Japan
Malaysian state energy company Petronas and Japan’s leading LNG importer and power producer JERA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide “reliable LNG supply for Japan.” The accord was signed during the Energy Asia 2025 conference.
