Japan · Regulatory
LNG in Japan
Status
Allowed for private trade
Historically world's largest LNG importer. JERA (TEPCO/Chubu JV), Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas; trading houses (Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Itochu, Sumitomo, Marubeni).
Frequently asked
- Can private companies import LNG into Japan?
- Yes. Historically world's largest LNG importer. JERA (TEPCO/Chubu JV), Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas; trading houses (Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Itochu, Sumitomo, Marubeni).
- What license is typically required?
- Historically world's largest LNG importer. JERA (TEPCO/Chubu JV), Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, Toho Gas; trading houses (Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Itochu, Sumitomo, Marubeni).
- Does OilFlow screen LNG listings against Japan rules?
- Yes. OilFlow's matching engine blocks impossible listings — for example, a private buyer-side LNG listing into Japan will be rejected automatically if this page says blocked or restricted.
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