Japanese Refiner Idemitsu Moves Full-Scale into LNG Business
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Japan’s petroleum refiner Idemitsu Kosan has committed $500 million to LNG investment company MidOcean Energy as part of MidOcean’s equity raise of $1.2 billion, as the Japanese refining giant is looking to enter the global LNG business on a full-scale basis. Through the deal, Idemitsu Kosan looks to invest globally in LNG projects and capture business opportunities in growth sectors through strategic partnerships, the Japanese company said on Tuesday. Idemitsu expects to finalize the contract for the investment in MidOcean by the end…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on March 17, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.