Japan LNG news

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd has commenced LNG bunkering for vessels using the ship-to-ship method.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd has signed an agreement to facilitate the long-term procurement of carbon-neutral bio-LNG fuel, and it has started to use this fuel for LNG-fuelled car carriers.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd and JFE Engineering Corp. have announced that its joint venture has been awarded the contract for the LNG tank and other expansion works for the Sakaide LNG terminal by Sakaide LNG Co., Inc.

JERA Co., Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Gas Corp. with the aim of strengthening energy security in Japan and the Republic of Korea.

Thailand’s government has approved the renewal of the bilateral co-operation with Japan on LNG to strengthen long-term energy security for both countries.

INPEX JAPAN, LTD has commenced the supply of LNG to Rengo Co., Ltd’s Kanazu Plant in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture, using LNG tank trucks.

Japan’s resales of LNG to foreign markets continued to reach new highs in fiscal year 2024, up nearly 15% compared to the previous year.

JERA Co., Inc. has announced the signing of a long-term LNG sale and purchase agreement with QatarEnergy to secure the supply of 3 million tpy for 27 years.

Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd has announced the execution of a sale and purchase agreement with JERA Co., Inc. for the supply of 0.2 million tpy of LNG during Japan’s peak winter period for five years.

JERA Co., Inc. has signed an LNG sale and purchase agreement with Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.