Hokkaido

Japan Looks to Restart Nukes to End Russian LNG Reliance

Japan Looks to Restart Nukes to End Russian LNG Reliance

Japan expects to reduce its reliance on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, but it’s unlikely to happen quickly, officials said. The Group of Seven (G-7), an inter-governmental political forum, has been considering ways to punish Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The G-7 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the…

June 3, 2022
Chevron Inks Another Deal to Supply LNG in Asia

Chevron Inks Another Deal to Supply LNG in Asia

Chevron Corp. said Wednesday that it has signed a binding sales and purchase agreement (SPA) to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to a utility in Hokkaido, Japan, beginning in 2022. Under the deal, affiliate Chevron U.S.A. Inc. would provide 500,000 tons of LNG from 2022 to 2026 to Hokkaido Gas Co. Ltd. With harsh winters,…

April 7, 2021