Japan’s Tokyo Gas said that it plans to use 10.91 million tonnes of LNG in fiscal 2013, up 2.7% compared to the same period before.
Tokyo Gas also aims to invest a total of 745.7 billion yen in its facilities over the five-year period of the supply plans (FY2013 – FY2017) as follows:
(1) Production facilities; the further reinforcement of stable production systems through construction of the Hitachi LNG Terminal, expansions of the LNG-related facilities in the three terminals on Tokyo Bay and construction of the No.4 LNG storage tank in the Ohgishima LNG Terminal, as well as by proper measures for continued operation under long-term blackout situation, by appropriate methods resistant to earthquakes and floods and by scheduled repair and renovation of aged facilities.
(2) Supply facilities; the establishment of stable supply systems and safety assurance through investment in pipeline installation for new demand development, formation of main pipeline network, facilities for measures resistant to earthquakes and floods, and further promotion of replacing aged pipes.
(3) Business facilities; the further reinforcement of business development systems through improvements to information systems, enhancement of earthquake-proof business buildings, and promotion of technology development.
(4) Incidental business facilities; improvements mainly to existing facilities.
[mappress] LNG World News Staff, March 26, 2013