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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 6, 2023
Japan in talks to buy gas from Qatar amid diversification shift
Qatar is currently offering prices that Japanese firms deem as too high, a key issue that may ultimately scuttle discussions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2023
China is buying natural gas like there’s still an energy crisis
China is on track to be the world’s top importer of liquefied natural gas in 2023.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 29, 2023
Where did all that Russian gas go?
The war has cut Russia adrift from Europe, its biggest gas export market. So what has Russia — which has the largest reserves in the world — done with all that spare gas?
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023
Embrace of LNG by G7 a setback for climate goals, experts warn
One expert put the blame on Japan, particularly for what she called a lack of a sense of urgency about the climate crisis on the part of the Japanese government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2023
Japan vows to help Mozambique fight terrorism
Mozambique's gas-rich northernmost province, Cabo Delgado, is struggling with an insurgency waged by militants linked to the Islamic State group.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2023
Russia races to replace western technology to boost gas exports
Desperate for new markets for its languishing surplus of LNG, Russia is on a mission to boost exports of the fuel by sea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 9, 2023
Bangladesh's energy plan faces gas dilemma as fuel crisis bites
The draft plan shows positive shifts but voiced concerns about a growing reliance on LNG and unclear ambitions when it comes to renewable sources of energy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 15, 2023
Osaka Gas to secure more LNG in fiscal 2023 amid tight global supply
The LNG contract that Osaka Gas, JERA and Tokyo Gas have signed to buy a combined 3.4 million tonnes per year from Brunei for 10 years from April 2013 is due to expire this month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2023
Japanese government to curb household power rate hikes
The economy industry plans to reduce hikes in household electricity bills given a recent decline in fuel import prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 14, 2023
Moscow's gas ties with Europe, crafted over decades, lie in ruins
Russia's gas trade with Europe has been based on thousands of miles of pipes beginning in Siberia and stretching to Germany and beyond.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 23, 2023
Sakhalin reliance leaves Japan out of step with G7 despite holding presidency
Sakhalin-1 and Sakhalin-2 in Russia's Far East are an anomaly in Tokyo's otherwise lockstep efforts with allies to reduce dependency on Moscow's hydrocarbons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2023
Tepco to seek government OK for household rate hike for first time since 2012
If the planned application is approved, the utility is expected to raise the rates by around 30% in or after June, a move that would affect over half of its customer households.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 4, 2023
Tokyo Gas unit nears $4.6 billion deal to buy U.S. gas producer, sources say
If consummated, the deal would be the latest move by a Japanese entity to secure gas in jurisdictions perceived as friendly.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2022
Japan insurers to continue marine war coverage near Russia after government steps in
The insurers changed tack after warning policyholders last week of a halt to the insurance coverage from the start of 2023.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 29, 2022
Heat will stay on in Europe this winter, but after?
This year gas supply is probably sufficient, but even adjusting to colder homes and paying higher bills may not be enough in the upcoming years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 28, 2022
Japan asks insurers to retain marine war cover for LNG shippers in Russian waters
The Financial Services Agency and Agency for Natural Resources and Energy made the rare request in a joint letter to the country's general insurance association.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 27, 2022
Japan firms agree on long-term LNG deals with U.S. and Oman in fossil fuel reversal
The agreements, driven by high prices, mark a shift for importers that had been moving away from such deals, expecting a transition to cleaner energy sources to reduce gas demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 24, 2022
Japan firms to stop insuring ships in all Russian waters
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance started notifying shipowners about their decision on Friday, a report said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 20, 2022
Japan sounds out refiners on buying Russian oil from Sakhalin-2, sources say
The Sakhalin Island complex, partly owned by Gazprom and Japanese companies, is vital to Japan's energy security as it accounts for 9% of the country's liquefied natural gas imports.

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