China’s Oil Reserves Grow Despite Lukewarm Demand

China’s total oil product demand jumped by 416,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August from July, the latest data by the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI)  

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  • October 22, 2025
Gazprom’s Amur 2 helium plant start-up delayed amid market surplus

Gazprom will likely further delay the start-up of its Amur 2 helium plant in Blagoveschchensk, Russia, due to the market being in a period of surplus supply. Phil Kornbluth, President…

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  • October 22, 2025
More investment needed in US helium exploration

Too little investment is being directed toward helium exploration in North America, just as the region is on track to become a net importer. That was the stark message delivered…

Saudi Arabia’s Crude Oil Exports Jumped By 400,000 Bpd in August

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports surged by 413,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, to the highest level in six months, as the world’s top crude exporter and…  

Kazakhstan to Keep New Fuel Price Freeze Until Spring

Kazakhstan will keep the freeze on fuel prices at least until the spring of 2026, Kazakh Economy Minister, Serik Jumangarin, said on Wednesday.  Last week, Kazakhstan…  

Japan’s New PM Pushes for Faster Nuclear Reactor Restarts

Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, favors accelerating the restart of nuclear reactors as a way to reduce the G7 economy’s dependence…  

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  • October 22, 2025
Lhyfe 100MW Green Horizon project on track for go-ahead next year

Green hydrogen producer Lhyfe believes its 100MW Green Horizon project in Normandy is “well on track” for final investment decision in 2026. Speaking on a webinar today, Lhyfe Founder, Chairman…