Japan LNG news
Mitsui says LNG still has a major role to play in future Japanese energy demand
Mitsui & Co. has released a statement highlighting the importance of a stable LNG supply in order to fulfill future Japanese energy demand.
Japan pays high fee for first US shale cargoes
Japan in January paid nearly twice as much for LNG derived from US shale gas as it did for its cheapest imports.
Toshiba liable for billions in gas contract
Toshiba is attempting to fill the balance sheet hole left by a US$6.3 billion hit to its nuclear operations.
Asian LNG prices continue to fall
Asian spot LNG prices fell for a sixth consecutive week.
Japan's LNG buyers wrestle more flexible deals from suppliers
Japan's electric utilities have won provisions that will allow them to divert contracted LNG cargoes if they restart their nuclear reactors.
Japanese energy companies still see LNG as a cornerstone fuel
Tokyo Gas is looking to diversify its portfolio.
Gastech welcomes JERA to LNG conference
JERA to attend the world’s largest gas and LNG event.
Japan's Inpex sticks to Australia Ichthys LNG output target
Japan's Inpex Corporation is keeping with its plans to start up its Australian Ichthys LNG export plant in July-September 2017.
Japan spot LNG contract price hits two-year high
Prices for LNG spot cargoes for Japan rose to a two-year high in January.
Asian LNG prices hit parity with British gas benchmark
Asian spot prices for LNG delivery in March fell to parity with European gas benchmarks on 3 February.