Caught Between U.S. Politics and a Volatile LNG Market

LNG is no longer just a commodity; it has become a lever of U.S. foreign policy. For Japan, wary of trade tensions with the Trump administration, that means adjusting fuel procurement plans at a time...

Securing the Transition: Unlocking India–Japan Collaboration on Critical Minerals

The 11th India–Japan Energy Dialogue and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo in August put energy at center stage, with critical minerals as one of the key aspects of economic strate...

Japan’s Pivot to Central Asia Diversifies Resource Interests and Partnerships

This article is Part 2 of Japan NRG’s closer look at Tokyo’s growing energy relations with the countries of Central Asia. As global competition for resources intensifies, Japan is rethinking its r...

Japan Builds Bridges to Central Asia, with Investment Focus on Uzbekistan

In the past two years, Japan’s business community has increased focus on the countries of Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan. A number of solar and wind investment deals have been made, high-level d...

Gas Industry Says Era of Pragmatism and Energy Security is Just Beginning

After nearly a decade of climate-driven volatility, the global natural gas industry entered 2025 with a new mantra: pragmatism. At last week’s Gastech, the sector’s flagship annual trade fair, calls ...