Russian LNG producer Sakhalin Energy has agreed on the delivery of the first carbon-neutral/offset LNG cargo from the Sakhalin-2 project to Japanese utility Toho Gas.
During the Sakhalin Energy forum, the companies expressed their intention of a strategic partnership.
This involves cooperation in decarbonisation, which will begin with the delivery of the first carbon-neutral/offset LNG cargo from the Sakhalin-2 project.
The first shipment of the carbon-neutral LNG cargo from the Sakhalin-2 will take place in early October.
The Russian gas carrier Grand Aniva will deliver it to Toho Gas at Chita LNG Terminal in Aichi Prefecture.
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Gazprom and Shell talk Sakhalin II project and more Outlook & Strategy According to the parties involved, this delivery is a key step in the implementation of the corporate Green LNG strategy.
The strategy wants to reduce the carbon footprint of the Sakhalin-2 project. It also wants to ensure Sakhalin Energy’s position in the energy products market.
Meanwhile, the Sakhalin region plans to move away from fossil fuels and become carbon-neutral by 2025.