Japanese companies show great interest in Arctic LNG-2 project

 

"Many Japanese companies are reviewing and showing interest in this project. Much depends on commercial negotiations. I can only say in general that Japan’s companies demonstrate interest in this project," Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told on Friday. Process stakeholder is discussing the model of Japan’s participation, but there have been no final arrangements, according to Novak.

 

Currently, the operator of Arctic LNG 2, Novatek, has confirmed their participation at 2nd World Gas & LNG Series Conference-Exhibition Russia 2017. According to Leonid Mikhelson, the head of Novatek, they do not rule out the possibility of participation of Japanese companies in a consortium for Arctic LNG 2.

 

During June 22-23, in Moscow, Russia, WGLCE Russia is going to share you the latest information of the project together with Novatek, as well as the EPC Linde. We welcome you to join this annual gathering with us, to discuss the development of LNG market in Russia.