LNG Japan Corporation was formed on October 1, 2001 on the foundation of LNG business long established by Sojitz Corporation (formerly known as Nissho Iwai Corporation) and business network established through solid trust from customers by Sumitomo Corporation.
The LNG Japan Group captures the synergy of both companies, entering into new businesses to become an industry leader and to establish a solid foundation for the business.
2001
LNG JAPAN CORPORATION established on October 1
2004
Acquisition of additional equity interest in the Tangguh LNG Project (January)
2009
Tangguh LNG project Trains 1 & 2 started production（June）
2010
Involvement in the Helium-2 Project (February)
2011
Re-Extension agreements for 1973 S/C and 1981 S/C signed on November 9
2016
Involvement in LNG transportation project to Bali, Indonesia (April)
2016
Indonesia’s Tangguh LNG project expansion plan FID (July)
2017
Agreement reached to establish a marketing joint venture with National Petroleum Company of PNG (June)
2022
Government of Indonesia Approved Extension of the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Tangguh LNG Project (December)
2023
Tangguh LNG project Trains 3 started production（September）
2023
Scarborough Gas Project in Australia Equity SPA with Woodside Energy Group to acquire a 10% participating interest（August）
2024
Scarborough Gas Project in Australia Completion of the acquisition process（March）
As an LNG pioneer, LNG Japan Corporation has been involved in the LNG value chain from gas and LNG production to transportation and sales. We are building a solid position in the LNG market, including Japan.
Company Name
LNG JAPAN CORPORATION
Registration
August 24, 2001
Commencement of Operation
October 1, 2001
Headquarters
Access
Tokyo Metro, Namboku Line, Tameike-sanno Station (connects directly to Exit No. 6)
Tokyo Metro, Ginza Line, Tameike-sanno Station (connects directly to Exit No. 6 via Namboku Line platform (220m))
Tokyo Metro, Chiyoda Line, Kokkai-gijidomae Station (connects directly to Exit No. 6)
Tokyo Metro, Marunouchi Line, Kokkai-gijidomae Station (connects directly to Exit No. 6 via Chiyoda Line platform (435m))
Branch Offices
Access
Keihan Electric Railway, Midosuji Line, Yodoyabashi Station, then a 1-minute walk from Exit No. 8
Keihan Electric Railway, Sakaisuji Line, Kitahama Station, then a 7-minute walk from Exit No. 2
Access
Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) from Hiroshima Station to Tatemachi Station, then 1-minute walk (a total of 10 minutes from Hiroshima Station)
5 minutes by taxi from Hiroshima Station
Access
5-minute walk from JR Hakata Station
Overseas Offices
Other overseas offices
(consolidated basis)
USA
Australia
President and CEO
Kyo Onojima (President and CEO)
Number of Employees
Approx. 100 (consolidated)
Equity Capital
¥97.4billion (as of March 31, 2023)
Total Assets
¥187.2billion (as of March 31, 2023)
Shareholders
Sojitz Corporation (50%) and Sumitomo Corporation (50%)
Company profile
Products handled (consolidated basis)
LNG, condensate, helium
LNG sales destinations (consolidated basis)
Japan, Indonesia, USA etc.
Affiliates