A Chinese private firm, among others, invested in Indonesia in 2009 to secure nickel, crucial for stainless steel and advanced battery production, fostering deeper economic ties between China and Indonesia.
La joint venture paritetica Searah, creata da Eni e Petronas l'8 giugno, è destinata a diventare un attore chiave nell'upstream del Sud-Est asiatico, con una produzione iniziale di oltre 300 mila barili equivalenti al giorno e piani di investimento per 20 miliardi di dollari, secondo Wood Mackenzie.
Chinese geologists warn that the Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam project in Tibet is built above an active fault line, raising concerns about landslides, earthquakes, and structural instability, with potential implications for India and Bangladesh.
A five-day hike along the GR736 route through France's Tarn River Gorge reveals abundant wildlife, including beavers and vultures, alongside medieval villages, ruined castles, and dramatic limestone cliffs. The route offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical exploration.
AI demand is causing price increases in the semiconductor supply chain, extending beyond GPUs and memory chips to upstream materials and manufacturing inputs, creating new bottlenecks for global AI infrastructure. Japan's Murata Manufacturing will raise prices for AI server components by 10-40% from July.
Eni acquisisce il 32% di tre blocchi upstream in Argentina, nel bacino di Vaca Muerta
The Indian government has rationalised royalty rates and methodologies for crude oil, natural gas, and casing head condensate to simplify regulations and boost the upstream energy sector. This move aims to bring greater clarity, consistency, and predictability to the oil and gas regime, encouraging fresh investments in exploration and production activities.
75-year-old fisherman Sukjai Yana in Chiang Saen, northern Thailand, struggles with declining catches as demand falls due to contamination fears. Toxic run-off from rare earth mines in war-torn Myanmar and spreading to Laos threatens the Mekong River, which 70 million people in mainland Southeast Asia depend on for farms and fisheries. Experts warn the pollution could pose an existential threat to communities along the nearly 5,000km river.
This opinion piece urges the EU to shift cardiovascular disease policy from late-stage treatment to earlier detection and prevention. It highlights how respiratory infection vaccinations can reduce major cardiac events by over one-third, while early screening for Type 1 diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases could transform outcomes. The author calls for the upcoming Council recommendations on health checks and immunization to include expanded EU vaccination targets and integrated screening, backed by Multiannual Financial Framework funding.
Si aggiunge un ulteriore tassello al nuovo satellite dell’upstream Searah, che la compagnia sta mettendo a punto con Petronas proprio nel Sudest asiatico
