Move signals symbolic statement of unity with the West as tensions rise with Russia, given Japan's own dependence on imported energy

Country's biggest oil and gas explorer is reviewing its asset portfolio amid the global trend towards decarbonisation, it said in January

The acquisition is expected to provide long-term, predictable cash flows to Keppel through investing into a strong and growing business

"Total loadings in the whole 12 months of 2021 were down 2.5% year on year to 1,983 million tonnes," the broker said

BHP chief commercial officer Vandita Pant said the LNG vessels would lower emissions by about 30% per journey. "That reduces our emissions for our customers and suppliers."

State-owned firm has held talks about selling more shares on Riyadh stock exchange as well as a secondary listing, possibly in London, Singapore or other exchanges

The agreement was the most detailed and assertive statement of Russian and Chinese resolve to work together to build an international order based on their interpretations of rights and democracy.

News of the deal came as the US asked Japan if it could divert some of its LNG imports to Europe in the event of a crisis in Ukraine

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies led by Russia agreed to a small increase for March, raising the collective oil production target by 400,000 bpd

The planned 8,457-metre well is near the Tianshan Mountains, where geology is complex, according to China National Petroleum Corporation

Ahead of a visit to Beijing, he said there were "substantial" financial, industrial, technological and human resource opportunities for Russia and China

Beijing signed deals totalling $10.5 billion in new construction contracts in Iraq last year, part of its greater engagement towards the Middle East