Japan LNG news

KEYS Azalea completed its first ship-to-ship bunkering in western Japan, supplying LNG to Daisy Leader and showcasing the benefits of LNG as a bridge fuel.

Rystad energy reports that despite the growth in dual fuels, LNG remains supreme in terms of shipping fuel choices.

Japan's first LNG bunkering vessel in Kyushu and Setouchi Area has been equipped with dual-fuel Engines.

Seibu Gas Co., Ltd has decided to issue a bid to increase the capacity of the Hibiki LNG terminal by increasing the number of LNG tanks.

Oil and gas industry exhibits resilience as contract value sustains despite 22% drop in contract volume during 2023, reveals GlobalData.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd has announced that the LNG-fuelled car carrier, CERULEAN ACE, was delivered at the Onishi Shipyard of Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd.

As a result of Japan’s declining demand for LNG, its gas and power utilities face a surplus of LNG purchase commitments and are increasingly focused on marketing and selling the fuel abroad, according to a new report from the IEEFA.

A naming ceremony has been held for an LNG-fuelled capesize bulk carrier that was ordered by NYK and will be deployed to transport iron ore and coal under a long-term consecutive voyage charter contract with JFE Steel Corp.

The world's first LNG-fuelled panamax-class coal carrier, which was being built by NYK Line and Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., has been delivered.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd and PT MCS Internasional have established PT McMOL Crewing International, a new joint venture LNG carrier manning company in Indonesia.