Japan Won’t Quit Russian Oil and Gas
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Japan's economy ministry reaffirmed its commitment to securing energy supplies from overseas, including Russian oil and gas, highlighting the importance of the Sakhalin-1 project for the country's energy security. This stance indicates Japan's prioritization of energy stability over geopolitical pressures.
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Crude oil and natural gas from overseas, including Russia, are important for Japan’s energy security, the country’s economy ministry told Reuters this week, noting the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project in Russia’s Far East. “Japan government continues to recognize that securing energy from overseas, including the Sakhalin Project, is extremely important for Japan's energy security,” the statement said. “We will take necessary measures to ensure that Japan's stable energy supply is not compromised,” the ministry…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 28, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.