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

An LNG carrier at port in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
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.