Tokyo Gas intends to offtake 1 mtpa LNG from Alaska
Tokyo Gas has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to offtake of 1 tonne per annum (mtpa) from the Alaska LNG project, majority owned and developed by Glenfarne. The deal brings the 20 mtpa LNG project in Nikiski, Kenai Peninsula, closer to financial close.
Fragility of Japan’s LNG imports put Tokyo Bay supply at risk
JERA global chair & CEO Yukio Kani has pointed out the fragility of Japan’s LNG import system at an industry event in Tokyo Bay, where inventory covers just 10 days. “Any disruption could be critical, diversification is not optional,” he said, adding JERA secured 5.5 million tons of US LNG to meet post-2030 demand.
Latest views and strategies of 20 top global players in LNG industry as seen from Japan
Japan’s influential Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has published a 20-page report summing up the latest views of the major players on the state and direction of the liquefied natural gas industry in 2017 and beyond.
