The upward trend was largely driven by the early and active filling of gas storage facilities ahead of the winter season. This process was supported by record volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, which played a key role in ensuring supply security across the continent.
The U.S. Department of Defense has increased its order of Tomahawk cruise missiles to 350 units under an updated contract with Raytheon, Azernews reports.
South Korea’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in December, with the headline Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 50.1 from 49.4 in November, Azernews reports, citing foreign media.
South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a contract worth 721.1 billion won (approximately $499 million) to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for a shipowner from the Oceania region.