Natural gas/LNG supplied by JAPEX

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is the liquefied form of natural gas, cooled to minus 162 degrees Celsius for liquefaction. Most of the LNG supplied to Japan is imported.

JAPEX ensures a stable supply of natural gas to its clients, both domestically produced  and imported as LNG.

Characteristics of LNG

LNG is produced by cooling natural gas to minus 162 degrees Celsius for liquefaction. This process reduces the volume of natural gas to approximately one six-handredth of its original size , enabling efficient  long-distance transportation via tank trucks, railway tank containers, and large-scale  storage in tanks.

Furthermore, LNG has recently gained attention as a relatively low-emission fossil fuels compared  to oil and coal. Specifically, LNG combustion produces significantly less  carbon dioxide (CO₂) and nitrogen oxide (NOx), a majorcontributor to acid rainfall and air pollution.Moreover,it produces nosulfur oxide (SOx), soot,or dust.

LNG is turning moisture in the atmosphere into frost at loading

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• About Oil and Natural Gas

Natural Gas/LNG Supply Areas

JAPEX transports and supplies gas or LNG in its original liquefied form to our clients in optimal methods to their specific needs. We offer the following services:

• High-pressure gas pipelines: We supply by blending domestically mixing produced natural gas with vaporized LNG.
• LNG Satellite System: We transport LNG in its liquid state via tank trucks.
• LNG Bunkering：We supply LNG directly to LNG-fueled vessels.
• Transportation between LNG terminals：For terminals unable to receive LNG vessels, we utilize our domestic LNG carrier, the Akebono-Maru, for LNG transport.

Niigata-Sendai Gas Pipeline Network

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• Niigata Oil and Gas Fields
• Soma LNG Terminal

LNG procurement

The LNG used in our business is procured through collaboration between our Tokyo headquarters and Singapore branch.  

JAPEX procures LNG competitively by flexibly combining term (long-term) and spot (short-term) procurement, while monitoring market conditions, in line with the procurement volume and timing specified in its business plan.