Japan pushes LNG in Southeast Asia as its own demand slows

Former Tokyo Gas executive says pursuing scale is key to lowering costs

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Japanese energy companies are venturing overseas to pursue the LNG business, from trading the commodity to building infrastructure. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)

YUICHI SHIGA and SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Southeast Asian countries' transition to liquefied natural gas and the expected surge in demand for the fuel is spurring Japanese companies to expand their LNG business in the region as their home market's needs shrink.

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