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Oil and gas sector

France detains Indian captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker

The silhouette of a French navy boat surrounding the GRINCH oil tanker, intercepted by France in the Alboran Sea on suspicion of operating under a false flag and belonging to Russia's shadow fleet that enables Russia to export oil despite sanctions, and diverted to the port of Marseille-Fos, in the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer, near Martigues, France, January 25, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
The silhouette of a French navy boat surrounding the GRINCH oil tanker, intercepted by France in the Alboran Sea on suspicion of operating under a false flag and belonging to Russia's shadow fleet that enables Russia to export oil despite sanctions, and diverted to the port of Marseille-Fos, in the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer, near Martigues, France, January 25, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Chevron plans to finalise Singapore oil assets sale in Q1: Sources

The deal may include retail stations in Cambodia and Malaysia.
The deal may include retail stations in Cambodia and Malaysia.

Venezuela has received $385 million in funds from oil sales, acting president says

A reform of the country’s main oil law expected to be debated for the first time this week.
A reform of the country’s main oil law expected to be debated for the first time this week.

Philippines makes major gas discovery in push to cut coal

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos said that about 2.8 billion cubic metres of natural gas was found 5km east of the Malampaya Field.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos said that about 2.8 billion cubic metres of natural gas was found 5km east of the Malampaya Field.

MPA offers more LNG bunkering licences to address growing demand for cleaner marine fuels

Industry experts say that demand for LNG bunkering has grown significantly over the past few years.
Industry experts say that demand for LNG bunkering has grown significantly over the past few years.

US files for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers, sources say

A U.S. Coast Guard official looks through binoculars at the ship Marinera (Ex-Bella 1) in this handout image released January 7, 2026. US EUROPEAN COMMAND via X/Handout via REUTERS
A U.S. Coast Guard official looks through binoculars at the ship Marinera (Ex-Bella 1) in this handout image released January 7, 2026. US EUROPEAN COMMAND via X/Handout via REUTERS

Drones hit three tankers in Black Sea as Kazakh oil production plummets, sources say

A Dec 10 image shows a Ukrainian sea drone approaching the Dashan - a tanker that is part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" - in the Black Sea. Ukraine has not commented on the latest Black Sea tanker attacks.
A Dec 10 image shows a Ukrainian sea drone approaching the Dashan - a tanker that is part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" - in the Black Sea. Ukraine has not commented on the latest Black Sea tanker attacks.

Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make U-turn, ship data shows

A crude oil tanker is docked in the Maracaibo Lake in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Jan 8, 2026.
A crude oil tanker is docked in the Maracaibo Lake in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Jan 8, 2026.

Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money

A 3D printed miniature of U.S. President Donald Trump and Cuban flag are seen in this illustration taken January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
A 3D printed miniature of U.S. President Donald Trump and Cuban flag are seen in this illustration taken January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Four tankers that left Venezuela in ‘dark mode’ are back in its waters

The US Coast Guard boarding and seizing the tanker Olina in international waters east of the Caribbean Sea on Jan 9.
The US Coast Guard boarding and seizing the tanker Olina in international waters east of the Caribbean Sea on Jan 9.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.