Masdar, Inpex strike e-methane deal
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said the agreement “opens an exciting new chapter for Masdar as we explore how to unlock the full potential of green hydrogen to produce fuel for homes and businesses”.
Japan
Japan to Propose Global Natural Gas Reserve to Avoid Shortages
Japan plans to propose a global stockpile for natural gas, similar to the emergency reserve in the oil sector, to help avoid future shortages and stabilize prices.
Highlands jobs boost with £200m investment from Japanese firm
Plans which could create 150 “green” jobs in the Highlands are being given a £200m boost.
Chevron, Jera build CCS plans on LNG roots
“[Jera] are interested in whether there is a way to drop products such as hydrogen and ammonia into the LNG value chain,” said Jeff Gustavson, president of Chevron New Energies.
China’s taking control of LNG as global demand booms
A rush by China to sign new long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals promises to give the nation even more control over the global market at a time when competition for cargoes is booming.
Brunei set to expand long-term LNG supply to Japan
Brunei LNG will start supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. (JAPEX) from April as the company seeks to stabilise finances by boosting shipments to its largest export destination, reported Nikkei Asia.
Japan to drive low-carbon energy investment into Western Australia
The Western Australian government today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) covering hydrogen, ammonia, low emission technology and decarbonisation.
ExxonMobil and Japan’s Nippon Steel explore CCS deal
Japan’s Nippon Steel is considering capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its Japanese steel mills for underground storage at facilities linked to ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) in countries including Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia, reported Nikkei Asia.
Japan’s INPEX pursues giant CCS hub as part of clean energy future in Australia
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) will form a key plank in INPEX’s (TYO:1605) efforts to progressively decarbonise its Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations in Australia’s Northern Territory. It will also help Japan’s biggest energy company establish the foundations for the next generation of clean fuels.
Japan’s Inpex expands Indonesia geothermal footprint
Japan’s Inpex has announced that it has joined the Rajabasa geothermal project in Indonesia’s Lampung province in the southeast area of Sumatra island.
Japan taps Oman, US for LNG supplies
Japanese companies have struck a number of LNG deals, as the government pushes to lock in future energy supplies.
Japan inks LNG deals with US, Oman to secure fuel supply
Japan agreed to purchase more liquefied natural gas from the US and Oman in the latest move to secure fuel supplies and avoid future shortages.
Japan’s first big offshore wind project starts operating
Japan's first large offshore wind project started commercial operations on Thursday as part of the country's efforts to boost wind power generation at sea.
Qatar extends Japan’s offshore oil deal
However, QPD launched its work in the late 1990s and began producing in March 2006. The fields have now produced 33.5 million barrels of oil.
Surprise BOJ move will help ease Japan’s mounting energy crisis
The Bank of Japan’s latest policy shock will provide some relief to the nation’s energy crisis, helping to cut the cost to procure fuel from overseas.
Japan urges Australia to act with caution on gas market policy
Japan has urged Australia to consider its trading partners after gas producers warned they would halt investment if long-term price caps proposed by the government were introduced.
Pertamina and Mitsui talk more about CCUS opportunities in Indonesia
Indonesia’s state-backed energy company Pertamina aims to work with Japan’s Mitsui to undertake a joint study for carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology at the firm’s upstream assets in central Sumatra.
Pertamina starts negotiations with Shell to buy Masela stake in Indonesia
Indonesia’s state-backed energy company Pertamina has started official negotiations with Shell (LON:SHEL) to acquire the Anglo-Dutch supermajor’s 35% share of the undeveloped Abadi LNG project in the Masela Block offshore Indonesia.
Marco Polo Marine enters Japan offshore wind market
Singapore-listed Marco Polo Marine has signed an agreement with K Line Wind Service (KWS) to explore suitable vessel opportunities in the frontier Japanese offshore wind market.
Germany lost to Japan…but still put its foot on the gas in Qatar
Since I’m on my way to Doha as I write, what better subject than LNG and the boom which will keep the dollars flowing into Qatar for decades to come.
Woodside and Mitsui join New Zealand green hydrogen export project
New Zealand’s renewable energy company Meridian has selected Australia’s Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS) as its partner to develop a large-scale hydrogen and ammonia facility at Southland in New Zealand.
Global LNG supplies are ‘sold out’ for years, top importer Japan warns
Japan warns that global competition for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is set to intensify over the next three years due to an underinvestment in supply.
Japan’s Mitsui on the hunt for carbon storage in Asia Pacific
Japanese trading house Mitsui is seeking carbon storage sites across Asia Pacific as it aims to sequester 15 million tonnes per year by 2035 for companies in Japan.
Inpex gives investment nod for Japan’s first clean hydrogen and ammonia CCUS project
Inpex has taken a final investment decision for Japan’s first demonstration project that will produce clean hydrogen and ammonia in association with carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS).
Japan and Thailand agree on LNG sharing to boost energy security
Japan’s industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and Thailand’s energy minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow have signed a memorandum of understanding to share liquefied natural gas (LNG) in times of serious shortages to boost energy security.