JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) and CNOOC Gas and Power Trading & Marketing Limited (CNOOC), concerning cooperation in the LNG business.
Under this MOU, JERA, KOGAS and CNOOC will discuss opportunities for mutual collaboration in the LNG business. Specific areas for discussion include joint procurement of LNG, joint participation in upstream projects, and cooperation relating to LNG shipping and storage.
LNG demand fluctuates widely depending on economic conditions and energy policy in each country. JERA believes that, in order to cope with such fluctuation, it is essential to develop the business environment through means such as accommodation schemes between buyers. The MOU is expected to provide a platform for sharing views on issues related to traditional LNG business practices, such as destination restrictions and to help in investigating ways to gain even greater flexibility in procurement.
JERA noted that will continue to work together with LNG buyers and other leading companies both within and outside Japan, as it seeks to achieve even more competitive procurement in an LNG market undergoing great change.
Source: JERA
