Japanese utilities hunt for alternative LNG sources beyond Russia

Sanctions affect country that provides 8% of Japan's imports

20220303N lng tanker at port

An LNG carrier at port in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

DAISUKE SUZUKI and RYO MUKANO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Expecting Moscow's invasion of Ukraine to disrupt global energy supplies, Japanese utilities and trading companies are seeking alternative ways to procure liquefied natural gas to make up for an interruption in shipments from Russia.

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