Agreements reached under this partnership
Capital and Business AllianceThis indicates whether the companies will do more than work together, such as holding each other’s shares or seconding personnel (capital and business alliance).
The impact on consolidated full-year results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, it will be announced promptly.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of alliance partner | MidOcean Energy, EIG |
| Alliance partner's business activities | MidOcean Energy: An LNG company established and operated by EIG that aims to build a diverse global LNG portfolio capable of combining cost competitiveness with reduced carbon emissions. It participates in multiple LNG projects, including LNG Canada, Gorgon LNG, Pluto LNG, QCLNG and Peru LNG. / EIG: One of the world's leading institutional investment firms specializing in the energy and infrastructure sectors, making private investments in energy and related infrastructure globally. |
| Alliance partner's location | London, United Kingdom, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Type of alliance | Capital and Business Alliance |
| Acquisition price | US$100 million |
| Date of board resolution | 26 March 2026 |
| Impact on Business Performance | The impact on consolidated full-year results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently under review. If any matter requiring disclosure arises, it will be announced promptly. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To indirectly participate in an LNG business portfolio, including upstream and midstream operations in which direct participation by the Company alone would be difficult, and expand its business domain in the natural gas and LNG sectors. The Company also aims to expand the value chain for its natural gas and LNG businesses in Japan and overseas and establish a business portfolio that combines stability and profitability.