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Asia-Pacific upstream in brief

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The latest stories and trends in the Asia-Pacific upstream sector combined with our expert opinion and analysis. We add commentary on events as they break to keep you informed in real-time. Snapshot of recent stories: - Medco strengthens South Sumatra position as Repsol finalises Indonesia exit - Kufpec's US$1.5 billion Anambas push - Woodside assumes operatorship of Bass Strait assets - Carnarvon invests in Strike Energy - Second time lucky - KNOC seeks partners for four new offshore blocks - O.G. Energy enters Otway Basin as Mitsui exits - Setbacks for Mako as Singapore exports cancelled - Indonesia retains and increases gas price cap - Korea’s Blue Whale-1 exploration well yields mixed results - Brunei launches new offshore licensing round - SPC exits Sampang PSC in Indonesia - Indonesia-India JV to develop Nunukan block - PETRONAS sanctions Hidayah oil field in Indonesia - BP bags ONGC’s contract for Bombay High production enhancement

Table of contents

  • Indonesia offers nine blocks in 2025’s second bid round
  • Philippines awards six exploration blocks
  • Malaysia advances regional CCS hub ambitions with new offshore CO2 storage regulations
  • Pakistan onshore round attracts only single bid
  • Tamboran sanctions Beetaloo pilot project, acquires JV partner Falcon
  • Medco strengthens South Sumatra position as Repsol finalises Indonesia exit
  • Kufpec's US$1.5 billion Anambas push
  • Green light for PTTEP’s Arthit CCS in Thailand
  • Can Thailand find success with new Andaman Sea licensing round?
  • China’s latest block offering: Wushi 3 in focus
  • New Zealand reverses ban on offshore exploration
  • Woodside assumes Bass Strait operatorship from ExxonMobil
  • 406 more item(s)...

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This report includes the following images and tables:

  • Nine blocks on offer
  • Map of blocks offered
  • Exploration blocks awarded in October 2025
  • Map of block awards
  • SC80 (PDA-BP-2) and SC81 (PDA-BP-3) in Sandakan basin
  • Table of application related fees for CO2 storage
  • Map of Malaysia’s CCUS projects
  • Map of Medco’s South Sumatra acreage
  • Location of the Anambas field (circled)
  • Thailand's Andaman Sea area
  • Seven blocks offered in China's upstream auction
  • New Zealand is an isolated gas market supplied only by domestic fields
  • 221 more item(s)...

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