Osaka Gas, a leading utility company based in Japan, has joined the SEA-LNG coalition, further expanding SEA-LNG’s global influence and expertise across the LNG value chain.
Osaka Gas is also working to increase the share of renewables in its power generation portfolio. The company is collaborating with other major international firms to support the creation of a global coalition dedicated to electric natural gas (e-NG), also known as e-methane.
Additionally, Osaka Gas is contributing to emissions reduction in the shipping industry by decarbonizing marine fuels through its new LNG bunkering business.
“LNG’s global bunkering infrastructure continues to expand with Osaka Gas playing a critical role. Osaka Gas brings over a century of corporate expertise and decades of experience in LNG operations in Japan. With its plan to support the adaption of liquified e-methane, it emphasises how energy majors, shipowners and other LNG value chain stakeholders can work collaboratively to transition from LNG’s immediate emissions reductions to net-zero e-methane. Our work together highlights how the LNG pathway represents a safe, realistic and practical solution utilising existing and proven infrastructure,” stated Peter Keller, SEA-LNG chairman.
Founded in 1897, Osaka Gas has evolved into a diversified energy company with a strong presence across the entire natural gas value chain. It serves 5 million gas delivery points in the Kansai Region, Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area, through a 63,000 km pipeline network.
SEA-LNG has recently developed a fact sheet to dispel myths surrounding liquefied e-methane and provide the shipping industry with the latest information on the fuel and its development progress.
“We are delighted to join SEA-LNG and are committed to making substantial contributions to the decarbonisation of the shipping industry. As a responsible energy company dedicated to reducing emissions, we promote the conversion of fuels from coal and oil to natural gas through our gas supply business, which primarily operates in Japan,” commented Takenori Fujita, Executive Officer and Senior General Manager of LNG Trading Dept., Energy Resources and International Business Unit at Osaka Gas.