As Japan navigates LNG supply uncertainties, decarbonization targets, and evolving global energy partnerships, the Pre-Summit Industry Panel, attended by over 100 senior energy professionals, explored the implications of the country’s Seventh Strategic Energy Plan and the investment climate for energy transition projects.
The panel featured senior representatives from global energy, finance, and policy institutions, offering international perspectives on Japan’s energy transition:
- Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director Emeritus, International Energy Agency (IEA)
- Ken Kuroda, Senior Advisor, Cheniere Marketing
- Bruno Gaussorgues, Group Country Head – Japan, Societe Generale
- Patricia Bader-Johnston, CEO, Silverbirch Associates KK
- Max Takahashi, Director, Managing and Executive Officer, Japan Marine Science
Energy Security, LNG Supply, and Decarbonisation at the Forefront
With long-term LNG contracts nearing expiration, the panel underscored the urgency of securing new supply agreements amid shifting policies and geopolitical uncertainties. Ken Kuroda of Cheniere Marketing Ltd. addressed the challenges in increasing U.S. LNG exports to Japan, citing regulatory hurdles and cost constraints. “Long-term commitments are essential for securing stable LNG supply chains, but future demand…