JERA Co., Inc. and Saibu Gas, the largest gas company in Kyushu and one of Japan’s top-four gas utilities, have signed a strategic agreement to enhance the utilisation of the Hibiki LNG Terminal. The partnership aims to strengthen stable LNG procurement and support the global growth ambitions of both companies’ energy businesses.

Located in Kitakyushu, the Hibiki LNG Terminal is set for expansion with the addition of a third storage tank, offering 230,000 cubic metres of capacity. Saibu Gas will invest in the development, with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2025 and commissioning expected in the first half of FY2029.

Under the agreement, JERA will utilise the expanded capacity to better manage fluctuations in LNG supply and demand, responding more flexibly to changes in electricity needs. The reciprocal LNG sharing framework established through the partnership will further stabilise energy supplies for both companies. Additionally, the terminal’s strategic location will position it as a key hub for business expansion across Asia and support broader decarbonisation efforts within Japan and the region.

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