HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 2.Jun.2026, Words: 266) — Amigo LNG, which plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction terminal on Mexico’s west coast in Guaymas, Sonora, has received all necessary permits to advance the project. Amigo LNG will source feed gas from the prolific […]
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Zeeco expands international footprint through purchase of Japan-based Applicot Corporation
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Feb.2026, Words: 275) — Zeeco, involved globally in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, announced the acquisition of Applicot Corporation, a leading Japanese combustion company. This strategic move strengthens Zeeco’s footprint in the Japanese domestic market and enhances local support for engineering, procurement, […]
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EAI brief: Asia set to lead LNG demand growth, Cheniere says [pdf download]
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Aug.2025, Words: 105) — Asia is set to lead liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand growth, according to Cheniere Energy. RELATED: Cheniere and JERA ink long-Ttrm LNG SPA for 1 MTPA Drivers of commercial momentum in Asia include: preparing for growth and resiliency, […]
Cheniere and JERA ink long-term LNG SPA for 1 MTPA
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Aug.2025, Words: 281) — Cheniere Energy, Inc. and JERA Co., Inc. jointly announced that Cheniere Marketing, LLC and JERA have entered into a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA). Per the SPA, JERA has agreed to purchase 1 […]
Sempra Infrastructure and JERA ink SPA for US LNG from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 31.Jul.2025, Words: 534) — Sempra subsidiary Sempra Infrastructure announced a 20-year sale and purchase agreement for the supply of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake from the Port Arthur LNG (PALNG) Phase 2 development project in Jefferson […]
Maiden LNG cargo heading for Asia puts Canada on the LNG exporting club map
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (By Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jun.2025, Words: 574) — The new LNG Canada export facility, located in Kitimat, British Columbia, in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation, successfully loaded a first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) that is now destined for global markets. This […]
EAI Brief: Japan’s Mitsubishi eyes Aethon Energy in potential $8bn deal
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jun.2025, Words: 220) — The Wall Street Journal is reporting Mitsubishi is in negotiations to acquire Aethon Energy Management for close to $8bn. If the deal moves forward, it would become the fourth big acquisition in the last year as companies jockey for position […]
JERA reveals measures for stable electricity supply during peak summer demand
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2025, Words: 420) — Japan’s JERA Co., Inc. has established measures to address electricity supply and demand during the peak-load summer season (Jul.-Sep. 2025), based on the outlook for the electricity supply-demand for the summer of the fiscal year 2025. To this […]
Woodside and JERA ink HOA for LNG during Japan’s peak winter period
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.June.2025, Words: 375) — Woodside Energy Trading Singapore Pte Ltd and JERA Co., Inc. entered into a non-binding heads of agreement (HOA) for the sale and purchase of LNG cargoes during Japan’s peak winter period. The agreement strengthens Woodside’s long-standing relationship with JERA […]
PETRONAS and JOGMEC ink memorandum to explore strategic bilateral LNG arrangements
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 23.Jun.2025, Words: 200) — PETRONAS LNG Sdn. Bhd. (PLSB), a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to expand the collaboration framework in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, […]
Sempra Infrastructure inks HOA with Japan’s JERA for US LNG supply
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Jun.2025) — Sempra subsidiary Sempra Infrastructure executed a non-binding heads of agreement (HOA) with JERA Co. Inc. for a 20-year sale and purchase agreement for liquefied natural gas (LNG) offtake of 1.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) on a free on board (FOB) […]
Venezuela’s ‘Black Gold’: opportunity loss of 2.1 MMb/d from 6 new proposed upgraders
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA / HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jun.2025, Words: 1,600) — Proposals for 6 new joint ventures (JVs) in Venezuela’s Orinoco heavy oil belt, or Faja, aimed to increase the South American country’s heavy and extra-heavy crude oil (EHCO) production capacity by an additional 2,090,000 […]
US retains spot as world’s largest LNG exporter
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 21.May.2025, Words: 349) — The US remained the largest LNG exporter in 2024 with a total of 88.4 million tonnes (MT) of exports. Australia was the second largest exporter with 81 MT, while Qatar was the third with 77.2 MT. Russia remained the […]
Tokyo Gas Focused on Value Enhancement, US Expansion, Growing LNG Trading
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2025) — Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., with regard to its current Medium-Term Management Plan (MTMP), reaffirmed its commitment to continuous corporate value enhancement. To this end, Tokyo Gas aims to address investor concerns around its ability to achieve a return on equity (ROE) […]
Woodside’s record 530,000 boe/d output in 2024 aided by Sangomar
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Feb.2025) — Australia’s Woodside Energy reported record production of 193.9 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), or 530 Mboe/day, for the full year 2024. The result was underpinned by outstanding early production performance at Sangomar offshore Senegal and world-class reliability at operated LNG […]
Xodus Part of Japan’s First Large-scale Carbon Capture and Storage Projects
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — Global energy consultancy Xodus secured a contract to support development of an advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Japan. The project will contribute to significant carbon emissions reduction across key industrial sectors in Japan, to support the Asian country’s […]
CERAWeek by S&P Global Houston, 10-14 Mar. 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS (S&P Global, 10.Feb.2025) — The 43rd annual gathering of CERAWeek by S&P Global—the world’s preeminent energy conference—will convene energy industry leaders, experts, government officials and policymakers, as well as leaders from the technology, financial and industrial communities, 10-14 Mar. 2025 in Houston. CERAWeek 2025: Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for […]
EDP Inks Power Purchase Agreement with Amazon in Japan
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 29.Jan.2025) — EDP Renewables APAC signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon in Japan. The long-term contract is tied to the energy company’s solar project in Fukushima, Japan, reinforcing its profile as a key company for major tech players decarbonization efforts. […]
Woodside Reports 3.6% Rise in Production in 2024 Driven by Sangomar Offshore Senegal
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Pietro D. Pitts, Energy Analytics Institute, 22.Jan.2025) — Woodside Energy reported record full-year production of 194 million barrels of oil equivalent or MMboe (530 Mboe/d) in 2024, at the top end of the Australian company’s production guidance range. This is up 3.6% compared to 187 MMboe (513 Mboe/d) […]
Nippon and US Steel Call Biden Decision to Block Merger Unlawful
(Nippon and US Steel, 3.Jan.2025) — Nippon Steel Corporation and United States Steel Corporation issued the following statement on US President Joe Biden’s decision to block their proposed transaction. We are dismayed by President Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel, which reflects a clear violation of […]
Incremental LNG Demand Moved from Europe to Asia
(Energy Analytics Institute, 11.Dec.2024) — Incremental demand to-date in 2024 for LNG has moved from Europe to Asia, according to recent data from Kpler. Of the total year-to-date LNG trade of 376 million tons (Mt) between Jan.-Nov. 2024, the top importing countries are JKT (Japan, South Korea and Taiwan) with […]
WoodMac: More US LNG Needed in Asia to Slow Coal Demand
(WoodMac, 3.Dec.2024) — Coal use and emissions from power generation in Asia will surge in coming decades unless there is significant new supply of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), a new study by data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie has shown. The study, commissioned by the Asia Natural Gas and […]
Henry Hub, JKM and TTF Inch Higher
(Energy Analytics Institute, 21.Nov.2024) — The Henry Hub spot price rose 24 cents to $2.34 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) on 20 Nov. 2024 compared to $2.10/MMBtu on 13 Nov. 2024, according to the US-based Energy Information Administration (EIA). The weekly average front-month futures prices for liquefied natural gas […]
Winter is Coming in Europe as Geopolitical Risks Rise: Rystad EnergyÂ
(Rystad, 4.Oct.2024) — Here is Rystad Energy’s gas and LNG market update from analyst, Christoph Halser: “Norway concludes its gas maintenance season with some disruptions, while hurricanes add further risks to U.S. supply. This comes at an untimely moment, as cold temperatures across Europe are expected to cause a short-term […]
Woodside and JERA Ink Deal for Long-Term LNG Supply
(Woodside, 17.Sep.2024) — Woodside has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with JERA for the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan. Under the SPA, Woodside will supply approximately 0.4 million tonnes (six cargoes) of LNG per year over 10 years on a delivered basis, commencing in […]
Woodside Execs Visit NYSE in First Equity Market Briefing
(Energy Analytics Institute, 16.Sep.2024) — Woodside Energy completed its first North American equity market briefing at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on 16 Sep. 2024, the Australian company’s CEO Meg O’Neill announced on LinkedIn. Woodside was initially listed on the NYSE in 2022 when the company merged with BHP’s […]
TotalEnergies Joins Japanese Fund Dedicated to Developing Low-carbon Hydrogen
(Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Sep.2024) — TotalEnergies entered as an investor in the “Japan Hydrogen Fund” at its first close, joining several major Japanese companies. The fund is dedicated to developing the low-carbon hydrogen value chain. At its launch, the fund is initially endowed with over $400mn, due to contributions from prominent […]
ADNOC Delivers Bulk Shipment of CCS-Enabled Certified Low-Carbon Ammonia to Japan
(ADNOC, 14.May.2024) — ADNOC delivered the world’s first certified bulk commercial shipment of low-carbon ammonia enabled by carbon capture and storage (CCS) to Mitsui & Co., Ltd. for use in clean-power generation in Japan. The low-carbon certification process, from production to delivery, has been conducted by TĂśV SĂśD, an internationally […]
China Remains the Clear Energy Transition Leader
(BloombergNEF, 10.Apr.2024) — Despite posting only modest growth in 2023, China remains by far the largest market for energy transition spending, reaching $676bn in 2023, according to a report by BloombergNEF. This is 38% of the global total. The US is the second-largest funding destination for energy transition technologies, with […]
Joint Statement from Papua New Guinea and TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies, 8.Apr.2024) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO Patrick PouyannĂ© met together to discuss the status of the Papua LNG project. On this occasion, PouyannĂ© reaffirmed to the Prime Minister that TotalEnergies, operator of the project, and its international partners ExxonMobil, Santos, and […]
PETRONAS and JERA to Explore Value Chain Between Japan and Malaysia
(PETRONAS, 2.Apr.2024) — PETRONAS, through its subsidiary PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (PCCSS), recently signed a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) with  JERA Co., Inc, to evaluate the feasibility of the entire carbon capture and storage (CCS) value chain including separation and capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by JERA in […]
Antaisolar Showcases Full-Scenario Solutions at PV EXPO
(Antaisolar, 28.Feb.2024) — Antaisolar, in the digital intelligent PV mounting system solutions space, showcased its innovative solutions at PV EXPO, including ground-fixed brackets, roof clamps, and solar carports. Antaisolar has been deeply cultivating Japanese market for years, providing customized full-scenario solutions, standardized design and cost reduction services according to the […]
Sempra Infrastructure and JBIC in Collaboration in Support of the Energy Transition
(Sempra Infrastructure, 2.Feb.2024) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to cooperate on opportunities to advance the energy transition. Through this MOU, Sempra Infrastructure and JBIC aim to further project structuring to […]
Exmar Updates on Panama Canal Delays in 3Q:23 Results [PDF Download]
(Exmar, 10.Nov.2023) — The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV reported its third quarter results of 2023, including comments on delays crossing the Panama Canal, BW Tokyo and Tango FLNG. _________________
Tania Ortiz Appointed to BODs of US-Japan Business Council
(Sempra, 10.Oct.2023) — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announced that its president, Tania Ortiz Mena, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the US Chamber of Commerce‘s US-Japan Business Council (USJBC). She will also be the U.S. co-chair of the Energy and Infrastructure Working Group. “Given Japan’s heavy dependence on imported energy, the US-Japan Business Council has shown […]
Osaka Gas USA Buys Interest in Texas PV Project
(Osaka Gas, 16.May.2023) ​— Osaka Gas USA Corporation (OGUSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with EE North America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of European Energy A/S, to acquire a 350MW, utility-scale solar project in Texas. This mid-stage solar farm will have a […]
Venture Global Inks 20-Year LNG SPA with JERA Co.
(Venture Global, 28.Apr.2023) — Today, Venture Global LNG announced the execution of a long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with JERA Co., Inc. for the sale of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from CP2 LNG for 20 years. CP2 LNG is Venture Global’s third […]
TotalEnergies Starts Fourth Solar Power Plant in Japan
(TotalEnergies, 1.Feb.2023) — TotalEnergies has started up commercial operation of a 51-megawatt (MW) solar power plant located in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, Japan. The plant, connected to the electricity distribution grid, will supply its electricity to Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Co. Inc., a subsidiary of the regional utility company, through a […]
Venture Global and Inpex Ink LNG SPA
(Venture Global, 26.Dec.2022) — Today, Venture Global LNG and Inpex Corporation announced the execution of a long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the purchase of one million tonnes per annum (1 MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for 20 years. Under the agreement, Inpex Energy Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd. […]
QatarEnergy Inks Deal with QPD for Offshore Developments
(QatarEnergy, 22.Dec.2022) — QatarEnergy and Japan’s Qatar Petroleum Development Company (QPD) have signed a new agreement for the continued development and production of the Al-Karkara and A-Structures oil fields, located in the territorial waters of the State of Qatar. This new 5-year agreement, which commences on 23 December 2022, succeeds […]
MODEC Awarded FEED Contract for ExxonMobil’s “Uaru” Project in Guyana
(MODEC, 1.Nov.2022) — MODEC, Inc. signed a contract to perform Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) for the “Uaru” development project. The FEED contract award relates to the initial funding by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), to […]
MODEC on Development of Methane Hydrate Harvesting Technology
(MODEC, 27.Oct.2022) — MODEC, Inc. President & CEO: Takeshi Kanamori has been participating in the elemental technology development related to the development of shallow methane hydrate harvesting technology conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (“AIST”) commissioned by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry […]
Chevron and MOECO to Collaborate on Advanced Geothermal Technology
(Chevron, 26.Sep.2022)— Chevron New Energies International Pte, Ltd., and Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd (MOECO) announced the signing of a Joint Collaboration Agreement to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of advanced geothermal power generation in Japan. Building on Chevron and MOECO’s long-standing relationship, the new collaboration will study geothermal […]
Pattern Closes Financing of Japan’s Largest Offshore Project
(Pattern Energy, 9.Sep.2022) — Pattern Energy Group LP and its affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), has completed financing and begun full construction of its 112 megawatt (MW) Ishikari Offshore Wind project, located approximately three kilometers from the shore of the Ishikari Bay in Hokkaido, Japan. Ishikari Wind will feature […]
Inpex Starts Exploratory Ops Offshore Japan
(Inpex, 6.May.2022) — Inpex Corporation commenced exploratory drilling operations offshore Shimane and Yamaguchi prefectures in Japan on 5 May 2022 after carrying out preparation work through Inpex Sanin Offshore Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary tasked with conducting exploration and development operations. The project involves conducting exploratory drilling surveys at a […]
Commercial Operation Starts at Freeport LNG Project in Texas
(Osaka Gas, 10.Dec.2019) — Osaka Gas USA announced that the Freeport LNG Project in Texas, the United States, has started commercial operation for its first liquefaction train on 8 December 2019. Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and JERA Co., Inc. participate in the project through FLNG Liquefaction, LLC (“FLIQ1”). FLIQ1 made […]