Japan LNG news
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.
Rosneft and Exxon Mobil plan LNG project in consortium with Japanese and Indian partners
Rosneft and Exxon Mobil are planning to build a LNG production project in partnership with Japan’s SODECO and India’s ONGC Videsh.
Japan encourages further action regarding LNG destination clauses
Japan’s trade ministry has advocated for the re-working of current LNG supply contracts to remove destination clauses.
Japan’s spending on LNG infrastructure reaches US$4 billion
The Japanese government, combined with private companies, has spent US$4 billion on LNG infrastructure in the last year.
Tohoku Electric agrees LNG purchase deal with Mozambique LNG
Japan’s Tohoku Electric Power Co. have signed a contract to purchase LNG from the Mozambique LNG project for 15 years.
Japan Electric Power Industry Report 2016 – 2027
The ‘Electric Power Industry in Japan 2016 – 2027’ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Tokyo Gas caps US LNG purchases
Tokyo Gas has announced it will not be increasing the quantity of LNG it imports from the US, in favour of a more diverse procurement portfolio.
Tokyo Gas signs HoA with LNG Canada
Tokyo Gas Co. has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with Mitsubishi Corp to purchase up to eight cargoes of LNG from LNG Canada.