As Washington and Beijing struggle to break a trade impasse, some administration advisers are urging President Trump to raise the stakes with a sharp increase in the level of tariffs Continue Reading
While scores of research labs around the world look for ways to replace lithium-ion batteries with cheaper and more reliable alternatives, China has started a pilot EV battery recycling program Continue Reading
Japan, known for its aversion to using oil for power generation, has had little choice but to ramp up its usage of the dirtier burning hydrocarbon amid a deadly heatwave Continue Reading
Japan’s largest exploration and production company, Inpex, said on Monday that it had started producing gas at the Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, which has cost US$40 billion and Continue Reading
China’s finance ministry said on Tuesday it will scrap vehicle and vessel taxes on new energy vehicles and ships powered by natural gas, as part of its efforts to encourage Continue Reading
China’s business activities faltered in July in the first official data to reflect the impact of U.S. tariffs, adding to signs that trade tensions have started to pinch economic growth. Continue Reading
Seoul — South Korea is planning to cut taxes on LNG by 74% and raise taxes on coal for power generation by 27% next year in an effort to cut Continue Reading
China unveiled this week measures to reinvigorate its economic growth with support for infrastructure investments that are likely to boost demand for various commodities, including oil. As the U.S.-China trade Continue Reading
Japan’s LNG imports dropped 10.3% year on year in June, hitting the lowest monthly volume in almost two years as supply from major producing countries such as Australia, Qatar and Continue Reading
Highlights China gasoline, gasoil exports fall almost 20% on month State-owned refiners may divert more cargoes for home use in H2 Government incentives seen supporting local energy demand Singapore — Continue Reading
