LNG

April 3 (LNGJ) - Tokyo Electric Power Co., the main user of LNG for gas-fired plants in Japan, has named Tomoaki Kobayakawa, aged 53, and currently head of the group’s electricity retail arm, as its new President. Kobayakawa replaces Naomi Hirose, aged 64, who will continue to serve in a more limited role as Vice Chairman. Tepco also named Takashi Kawamura from Hitachi Ltd. as Chairman of Tepco to work with new President Kobayakawa. The company said it will seek shareholder approval in June for the senior management overhaul.