On Thursday, July 16, 2026, Japanese energy company Inpex commenced construction on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project located in the Tanimbar Islands, eastern Indonesia. Situated in the Arafura Sea, the facility—known as the long-delayed Abadi project—is poised to become Indonesia's second-largest LNG operation once completed. The project holds significant importance for energy security across the Indo-Pacific region, according to the company's CEO. This development marks a major step in expanding Asia's LNG infrastructure and energy resources.

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