Japan gas industry chief raises doubts over US e-methane project

Changes to tax credits one reason for tougher business environment

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Takashi Uchida, chairman of the Japan Gas Association, expressed concern over the viability of an e-methane project at a press conference Thursday. (Photo by Taisei Asahi)

TAISEI ASAHI

TOKYO -- A Japan-backed clean energy project in the U.S. that will produce synthetic methane is facing headwinds because "the business environment is tougher now," Tokyo Gas Chairman Takashi Uchida said at a news conference Thursday.

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