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China became the world’s largest importer of liquefied natural gas last year. But in a completely different energy market this year, China will likely cede the title to Japan, as Chinese imports of LNG are set for the largest-ever annual plunge since China started importing the super-chilled fuel in 2006. …

China’s LNG imports are set to fall over 14% year-on-year to 69 million tonnes (Mt) in 2022, the largest decline since it started importing LNG, reported Wood Mackenzie. After solid growth in 2021, China’s gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is expected to slow down in 2022. China’s gas …

China’s crude oil output saw a steady expansion, rising four percent year-on-year in the first six months, official data showed. The growth was bolstered by increased oil and gas production. Relevant enterprises continue to intensify oil and gas exploration and development, effectively promoting the production and stability of crude oil …

Shares of solar and alternative energy providers have received a much-needed shot in the arm after news emerged that China is considering a $220B stimulus package to shore up its sluggish economy. Solar-related names posted big gains on Tuesday, led by Chinese solar product manufacturers Daqo New Energy (NYSE: DQ) …

China’s imports of edible oils plunged to the smallest in more than seven years on weak demand from the restaurant industry as the impact of Covid lockdowns lingers, and on expectations prices will drop even more. Just 254,000 tons were unloaded in June, the lowest monthly total since February 2015, …

The re-emergence of the Covid pandemic in China continued to play a significant role in the price movements of crude oil . At 10.03 am on Tuesday, September Brent oil futures were at $105.61, down by 1.31 per cent, and August crude oil futures on WTI were at $102.41, down …

Countries need to expand manufacturing of solar panels from their current concentrated base in China to ensure secure supply and meet targets for cutting planet-warming carbon emissions, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday. The world needs to double its current capacity to produce the “key building blocks” of solar …

Ever since China gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) the opportunity to save face after his many unsuccessful attempts to float Saudi Aramco in what was supposed to be a glorious initial public offering (IPO), MbS has been in Beijing’s debt and Saudi Arabia has appeared to drift …

Japan’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that China has finished building a new drilling facility for gas fields in a contested area of the East China Sea for the second time in two weeks. The facility is located on the Chinese side of a Tokyo-proposed median line separating the nations’ …

China will provide subsidies to its oil refiners if international oil prices jump to over $130 per barrel as the world’s largest crude oil importer looks to ensure fuel supply and protect businesses and consumers from surging fuel prices. Should international benchmarks surge to $130 a barrel and stay there, …