US sanctions on Russian LNG threaten Japan gas security push
US sanctions on a major new Russian liquefied natural gas export plant threatens to pit Japan’s energy-security drive against its relationship with western allies.
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World lacks enough LNG for energy transition, key trader says
Global demand for liquefied natural gas is likely to prove stronger than expected and the current pipeline of projects won’t be enough to keep up, according to one of Japan’s top traders of the fuel.
Japan’s Mitsui completes takeover of north-east firm Stats Group
One of the world’s largest conglomerates, Japan’s Mitsui, has completed its takeover of north-east company Stats Group.
Malaysia’s MISC teams up with Japan’s Mitsui and Korea’s SHI on CCS
Malaysia’s international energy shipping company MISC, which is closely tied to Petronas, has signed agreements with Japan’s Mitsui, South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), and Austria’s ANDRITZ, to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions in the maritime value chain.
Criterium makes Southeast Asia upstream debut with $1.6m Indonesia acquisition
Canada’s Criterium Energy has acquired a 42.5% interest in the Bulu production sharing contract (PSC) holding the Lengo gas field offshore Indonesia for $1.6 million. Significantly, the company is seeking more complimentary assets in Southeast Asia.
Delays at giant projects dent Vietnam’s ambitions to expand gas sector
Multi-billion-dollar oil and gas projects remain delayed in Vietnam and undermine the Southeast Asian nation’s ambitions to expand its gas production capabilities as it seeks to move away from coal-fired power.
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.
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.
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.
Storegga joins forces with Petronas for CCS in Malaysia
Malaysian national oil company Petronas has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Storegga, a developer of carbon storage and clean fuels, to assess and determine the commercial, regulatory, and economic factors needed for the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub and cluster projects in Malaysia.
Chevron and MOECO study unlocking Japan’s geothermal potential
Chevron New Energies International (Chevron), and Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd (MOECO) today announced the signing of a joint collaboration agreement to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of advanced geothermal power generation in Japan.
Mitsui and Shell to explore CCS in Asia Pacific
Mitsui and Shell (LON:SHEL) have signed a joint agreement to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Asia Pacific, including Japan.
Japan’s Mitsubishi primed to join new Sakhalin-2 LNG Russian operator
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation is set to issue a notice that it will join the new operating company for the Sakhalin-2 LNG export complex in the Russian Far East, reported Nikkei Asia.
Indonesia confirms disappointing downgrade at Repsol gas discovery
Indonesian upstream regulator SKK Migas has confirmed that Repsol’s (BME:REP) Kali Berau Dalam (KBD) gas discovery, initially thought to be the country’s biggest find in 18 years, is significantly smaller than expected, putting the mega project in doubt.
Australia CCS set for boost as gas players, including BP, eye major investments
Australia’s carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) sector looks set for a boost as oil and gas companies, including BP (LON:BP), Santos (ASX:STO), and Woodside Energy (ASX:WDS), are investing heavily in large-scale projects.
Russia orders new Sakhalin-2 LNG operator to be set up, putting Japan’s stake on the line
Russia’s government ordered the establishment of a new operator for the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Far East region, according to a document published in the nation’s legal database.
Japan aims to keep stakes in Russia’s Sakhalin-2 LNG
Japan plans to maintain its stakes in the Sakhalin-2 natural gas project in Russia’s far east, the Nikkei Asia reported, after President Vladimir Putin signed a decree transferring rights to a new Russian company just over two weeks ago.
Russia will replace Sakhalin-2 LNG operator with new company
Russia will establish a company that will take over all rights and obligations of the Sakhalin Energy Investment Co. amid Western sanctions imposed on Moscow, a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, reported Reuters.
Storegga partner Mitsui teams up with Petronas for Malaysia CCS
Malaysian national oil company Petronas has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Mitsui for the conceptual and feasibility studies on the carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain, including the evaluation of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage sites in Malaysia. Significantly, Mitsui is a shareholder in UK-based carbon management business Storegga, that is developing the Acorn CCS project.
Russian parliament leader calls on Shell and Japanese firms to give up Sakhalin LNG stakes
The head of Russia’s lower parliamentary house yesterday called for the Sakhalin-2 LNG project equity owned by foreign investors from “unfriendly countries” to be transferred to Gazprom or the state.
Japan weighs financial support to boost U.S. LNG exports
Japan will consider providing financial support to boost production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.S., reported financial publication Nikkei Asia, as Tokyo aims to lower its energy dependence on Russia following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
China’s interest in Shell’s Russian gas stake adds impetus for Japan to stay
China’s interest in acquiring an abandoned stake in a Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project is providing further justification for Japan to continue its joint venture with Gazprom PJSC.
Australia pledges $50m for two CCS hubs
The Australian government has pledged A$67 million (US$49.7 million) of funding to help development of two carbon capture and storage (CCS) hubs – one led by Woodside and the other by Mitsui E&P. The funding will also be used to support the appraisal of a third potential storage site in Western Australia.
Pertamina and Mitsui team up for CCUS in Indonesia
Japan’s Mitsui and Indonesian state-backed energy company Pertamina will jointly study carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) commercialisation options in Indonesia.
Mitsui to invest in $1.35bn renewable energy project in India
Japan’s Mitsui has agreed to make an investment in a large-scale 1.3GW renewable energy project that India’s ReNew Power is developing.