Osaka Gas, a global energy giant headquartered in Japan, has joined the SEA-LNG coalition – further strengthening SEA-LNG’s global reach and expertise along the LNG value chain.
Osaka Gas is also working to increase the share of renewable energy in its power generation portfolio. The company is joining forces with other major international companies to promote the creation of a global coalition dedicated exclusively to electric natural gas (e-NG), also known as e-methane. In addition, the company aims to contribute to emissions reduction in the shipping industry by decarbonizing marine fuels using its new LNG bunkering business.
Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG, commented: “The global bunkering infrastructure for LNG 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 rollout of liquefied e-methane, it underscores how major energy companies, ship owners and other players in the LNG value chain can work together to transition from the immediate emissions reductions of LNG to net-zero e-methane. Our collaboration underscores that the LNG route is a safe, realistic and practical solution that leverages existing and proven infrastructure.”
Takenori Fujita, Executive Officer and Senior General Manager of the LNG Trading Division, Energy Resources and International Business Unit at Osaka Gas, said: “We are pleased to join SEA-LNG and are committed to making a significant contribution to the decarbonization of the shipping industry. As a responsible energy company committed to reducing emissions, we promote the fuel shift from coal and oil to natural gas through our gas supply business, which operates mainly in Japan.”
Founded in 1897, Osaka Gas has developed into a diversified energy company with a strong presence along the entire natural gas value chain. Osaka Gas is a major natural gas and energy services provider, serving 5.0 million gas delivery points in the Kansai region, Japan’s second largest metropolitan area, with a 63,000 km pipeline network.
Fujita added: “To further expand the use of LNG, we are actively working to launch an LNG bunkering business in 2026. In addition, we plan to launch e-methane, a synthetic gas that will enable our LNG business to seamlessly transition from fossil natural gas to carbon-neutral gas. Our ongoing development of methanation technologies aims to produce e-methane from recycled CO2 and hydrogen.”
SEA-LNG has recently developed a factsheet designed to dispel the myths surrounding liquefied e-methane and provide the shipping industry with the most up-to-date information about the fuel and its development progress.
