Japan LNG news
Toho Gas books LNG Canada cargoes
Japan’s Toho Gas Co. has signed an agreement to purchase up to four cargoes of LNG from the LNG Canada project.
Qatar Petroleum President holds talks with Japanese companies
The President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, recently visited Japan, holding talks with various senior executives of major Japanese companies on improving relations and cooperation within in the energy sector.
LNG Canada project given green light
Shell Canada Energy and its joint venture participants have taken a final investment decision (FID) on LNG Canada.
Asian spot LNG prices continue to decline
Asian spot LNG prices have suffered a further decline from multi-year seasonal highs as demand remains low.
Osaka Bay's first LNG-fuelled tugboat named ‘Ishin’
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has announced the completion of naming and launching ceremonies for the company’s LNG-fuelled tugboat.
Petronas calls for greater collaboration towards a sustainable LNG market
Petronas has urged producers and consumers of LNG to collaborate towards encouraging the growth and sustainability of the industry.
Global LNG prices begin to soften
Asian spot LNG demand has softened for November after several weeks of strong demand and tightening supplies.
MOL and Marubeni sign cooperation agreement with JPPV
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Marubeni Corp. have signed a business cooperation agreement with Japanese Project Promotion Vehicle in the Far East LLC.
Asia to dominate long-term LNG demand growth
BNEF are predicting that Asia will play a more dominant role in driving LNG demand, and demand growth in Europe will be challenged by competition.
Novatek and JOGMEC sign MOU on LNG cooperation
Novatek and JOGMEC have agreed to explore opportunities to cooperate on Novatek’s LNG projects in the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas.