Japan LNG news
NYK concludes charter agreement for LNG carriers with Mitsubishi Corporation
NYK has signed long-term contracts with DGI, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, for the charter of three newly built LNG carriers.
Asian LNG spot prices brought down by lower oil prices
Asian LNG spot prices have experienced a 10% slide this week to a more than three month low due to declining oil prices.
South Korea corners the LNG tanker newbuild market
South Korean shipbuilders have outbid competitors and secured all orders for large LNG carrying vessels for the next three years.
INPEX officially opens Ichthys LNG onshore facilities
A landmark celebration has officially opened the onshore LNG processing facilities of INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG.
China becomes new number one natural gas importer
China has surpassed Japan as the global leader for natural gas imports.
Tokyo Gas signs MOU with RWE
Tokyo Gas has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual cooperation with RWE Supply & Trading.
Asian LNG spot prices on the rise
Asian LNG spot prices have seen a rise after over two months of decline.
Naoetsu LNG terminal receives first Ichthys shipment
Inpex Corp. has announced the arrival of the first LNG shipment from its Ichthys LNG project in Australia at its Naoetsu LNG terminal.
Osaka Gas considering Southeast Asia expansion
Japan’s Osaka Gas is considering expanding its operations in Southeast Asia as demand in the region continues to grow ahead of supply.
Asian LNG spot prices fall to over two month low
Increasing supply and dwindling demand have caused Asian LNG spot prices to fallen to an over two month low.