Russia move on Sakhalin-2 thrusts Japan into an energy dilemma

Loss of 10% of LNG imports would worsen summer power crunch

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A Sakhalin Energy employee at the Sakhalin-2 gas liquefaction plant in Russia's Far East. Mitsubishi Corp. and Mitsui & Co. could be forced to sell their stakes in Sakhalin Energy. © Reuters

DAISUKE SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Russia's decision to wrest control of the Sakhalin-2 energy project has brought Japan closer to losing a valuable fuel supply right at a time when the country's electrical grid can least afford it.

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