Japan's LNG Giant Weighs U.S. IPO to Accelerate Global Expansion

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JERA, the biggest Japanese LNG importer and largest power producer, is studying a potential listing in the United States as part of a plan to boost its international footprint, Reuters reported on Friday, quoting anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter. The unlisted JERA has launched a feasibility study to assess potential investor demand and the U.S. market conditions and regulatory requirements, according to two of Reuters’ sources. No plan for a U.S. listing has been finalized yet, and no decisions have been taken at JERA…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on July 17, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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