Beijing’s emergence as a shipbuilding superpower has profound implications for maritime commerce and international security. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/02/japan/chinas-shipyard-dominance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #geoeconomicbriefing #cssc #cosco #lng #shipbuilding #china
Russia is taking another crack at expanding exports of liquefied natural gas after U.S. sanctions stalled efforts last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/29/russia-lng-exports-sanctions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #lng #gas #arctic
The nation's 10 major electricity suppliers said Friday that power bills for standard households will fall by between ¥520 and ¥691 in July from the previous month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/27/japan/household-electricity-bills-drop-july/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #energy #lng #electricity #utilities #tepco#kepco
Tokyo Gas is in discussions with multiple U.S. liquefied natural gas suppliers to secure a long-term purchase agreement, as rising energy demand leaves Japan increasingly dependent on the fuel source. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/26/companies/tokyo-gas-us-lng-purchase-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #tokyogas #lng #usjapanrelations #energy #electricity