Japan: A Case Study In LNG As A Transition Fuel

Natural gas, including LNG, is widely described as a “transition fuel” because it can reduce CO2 emissions compared with coal while being reliable, stable and affordable. With 2025 seeing the second-highest amount of LNG capacity reaching final investment decision (FID) of any year on record globally, natural gas is a central element of global energy supply. Japan’s evolving energy strategy offers a case study for how major economies are using natural gas to balance the competing demands of... By: A&O Shearman