Stephen Stapczynski

Stephen Stapczynski

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Bloomberg reporter on Asian LNG/energy markets; gas flows, price dynamics

South Korea Mulls First Oil Price Cap in 30 Years
SocialMar 8, 2026

South Korea Mulls First Oil Price Cap in 30 Years

South Korea is considering to introduce an oil price cap for the first time in 30 years 🇰🇷 🛢️ It is being considered carefully because of possible side effects including market distortions and fiscal burdens, according to Yonhap https://t.co/r66h5y13D6

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China Set to Eclipse US Nuclear Capacity by 2032
SocialMar 6, 2026

China Set to Eclipse US Nuclear Capacity by 2032

China is on track to surpass the US to have the world’s largest nuclear power capacity by 2032, according to a Bloomberg News analysis 🇨🇳☢️ Thanks to decades of making nuclear a priority (plus helpful regulation and financing support) China builds...

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QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure on LNG After Drone Strike
SocialMar 4, 2026

QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure on LNG After Drone Strike

This is likely the first time QatarEnergy has ever declared force majeure on LNG shipments 🇶🇦 ⚠️ Qatar made its name as a powerhouse producer that never fails its customers Then an Iranian drone hit

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South Asian Fertilizer Output Slips Amid Qatar LNG Outage
SocialMar 4, 2026

South Asian Fertilizer Output Slips Amid Qatar LNG Outage

Fertilizer manufacturers in South Asia are beginning to cut output due to an outage at Qatar’s LNG export plant ⚠️ 🇮🇳 Some Indian manufacturers started reducing production at urea plans 🇵🇰 Pakistan’s gas distributor declared FM on to fertiliser plants https://t.co/LUjKJcUg25

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World's Largest LNG Plant Offline, Yet Unnoticed
SocialMar 3, 2026

World's Largest LNG Plant Offline, Yet Unnoticed

Can you believe that all of the people down there are unaware that the world’s largest LNG plant is offline? https://t.co/nG6uMfgyuH

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Qatar Reports Attack on Ras Laffan LNG Hub
SocialMar 2, 2026

Qatar Reports Attack on Ras Laffan LNG Hub

Qatar says Ras Laffan energy complex has been attacked It isn’t clear what part of the facility. But it is home to Qatar’s massive LNG export plant — the world’s biggest

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Trump-Japan $33B Ohio Power Deal Lacks Key Details
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Trump-Japan $33B Ohio Power Deal Lacks Key Details

Trump’s $33 billion deal with Japan to build the largest US power project in Ohio is short on details ⚠️ It hasnt secured binding investments ⚠️ Still needs to lock in equipment suppliers ⚠️And was a surprise to the state’s regulator and...

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Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank

Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects 🇯🇵 🤝 🇺🇸 The most significant piece is a 9.2GW gas-fired power plant in Ohio. The investment will be led by SoftBank https://t.co/5io8koo0jd

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Japan's Next‑month Heat Ends Winter, Gas Bulls Retreat
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Japan's Next‑month Heat Ends Winter, Gas Bulls Retreat

Pack it up, gas bulls. Winter is over Japan's temperature outlook for the next month 👇 https://t.co/0NTPCXmGD1

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Europe’s LNG Hunger Redirects Chinese Shipments to Europe
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Europe’s LNG Hunger Redirects Chinese Shipments to Europe

LNG demand in Europe is so strong that it's taking a shipment *FROM CHINA* ⚠️ An LNG tanker reloaded a shipment at a Chinese terminal and is heading to Europe (China is the world’s largest LNG Buyer) Europe's LNG imports have surged...

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China May Smash Coal Output Record if Imports Fall
SocialFeb 10, 2026

China May Smash Coal Output Record if Imports Fall

Will China's coal production hit another record this year? 🇨🇳🪨 China’s main coal industry body warns that imports may fall if Indonesia moves to restrict shipments They see production hitting a record 4.86 billion tons in 2026, but could go higher if...

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LNG Tightens Longer as Qatar, US Delays Stall Supply
SocialFeb 9, 2026

LNG Tightens Longer as Qatar, US Delays Stall Supply

Global LNG market is at risk of being tighter for longer 🚢 ⚠️ 🇶🇦 Qatar is pushing back start of its massive expansion to end 2026 🇺🇸 Golden Pass plant in the US delayed to at least March Supply chain bottlenecks threaten...

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