Japan LNG Carrier Construction Revival
Sector: LNG • Location: Japan
Source: South China Morning Post
Japan is considering restarting domestic production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for the first time since 2019 to enhance national energy security. The project involves cooperation between Japan's top shipbuilders, Imabari Shipbuilding and Oshima Shipbuilding, aiming to re-enter a market currently dominated by South Korea and China. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to revita
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- LNG, Hotel, Natural Gas, Seaport, Commercial
- Location
- Japan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- South China Morning Post
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Description | Japan is considering restarting domestic production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for the first time since 2019 to enhance national energy security. The project involves cooperation between Japan's top shipbuilders, Imabari Shipbuilding and Oshima Shipbuilding, aiming to re-enter a market currently dominated by South Korea and China. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to revitalize Japan's shipbuilding sector and double annual shipbuilding output by 2035. |
Original sector | Maritime |
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Country | Japan |
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Source | South China Morning Post |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | LNG, Hotel, Natural Gas, Seaport, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-03-22 |
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