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

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
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.