Japan LNG news

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 Co. has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with Mitsubishi Corp to purchase up to eight cargoes of LNG from LNG Canada.

Japan’s Toho Gas Co. has signed an agreement to purchase up to four cargoes of LNG from the LNG Canada project.

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.

Shell Canada Energy and its joint venture participants have taken a final investment decision (FID) on LNG Canada.

Asian spot LNG prices have suffered a further decline from multi-year seasonal highs as demand remains low.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has announced the completion of naming and launching ceremonies for the company’s LNG-fuelled tugboat.

Petronas has urged producers and consumers of LNG to collaborate towards encouraging the growth and sustainability of the industry.

Asian spot LNG demand has softened for November after several weeks of strong demand and tightening supplies.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Marubeni Corp. have signed a business cooperation agreement with Japanese Project Promotion Vehicle in the Far East LLC.