Japan LNG news
MOL receives LNG-fuelled car carrier
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.
IEEFA: Japan’s declining gas demand will leave utilities with persistent LNG oversupply through 2030
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.
NYK takes delivery of Japan’s first LNG-fuelled capesize bulk carrier
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.
World's first LNG-fuelled panamax commences operation
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.
MOL and PT MCS Internasional establish LNG carrier manning company
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.
NYK participates in MAMII
NYK has participated as a key partner in the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative with the aim to reduce the environmental impact of LNG-fuelled vessels further.
Sempra Infrastructure and Japanese Consortium to develop carbon-neutral gas production and LNG supply-chain
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra has announced an agreement with a consortium comprised of Tokyo Gas Company, Ltd., Osaka Gas Company, Ltd., Toho Gas Company, Ltd., and Mitsubishi Corporation to participate in the evaluation of a proposed project to produce e-natural gas, a form of carbon recycling, in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Joint statement on accelerating methane mitigation from the LNG value chain
On 16 August 2023, Australia, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Chinese Taipei, and the US met through their representatives to reiterate their commitment to the Global Methane Pledge.
ADNOC Gas signs LNG supply agreement with JAPEX
ADNOC Gas plc has announced a five-year LNG supply agreement with Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.
JERA begins commercial operation at Anegasaki Thermal Power Station New Unit 3
Anegasaki Thermal Power Station New Unit 3, which JERA Co., Inc. has been replacing through its subsidiary, JERA Power Anegasaki G.K., has begun commercial operation.