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Hokkaido Gas said on Tuesday it has decided to study the development of a “carbon-neutral” hub at the Tomakomai East Port to promote GX (green transformation) in Hokkaido.
According to the utility, Hokkaido has the biggest potential for renewable energy in Japan.
In order to further accelerate the promotion of GX in Hokkaido, Hokkaido Gas is considering the construction of a new LNG terminal in the Tomakomai area, with a view to future hydrogen and e-methane introduction, the company said.
Hokkaido Gas said it will study the construction of LNG receiving facilities for ocean-going vessels, LNG tanks, vaporizers, facilities for domestic vessels and lorries, and hydrogen and e-methane utilization facilities.
The study will take place during fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025.
Hokkaido Gas did not provide further information regarding the planned facility.
The utility operates the Ishikari LNG terminal located on Hokkaido, Japan’s second-largest island.
Launched in 2012, the 4.5 mtpa Ishikari LNG terminal has four LNG storage tanks with a total capacity of 840,000 cbm and reloading and truck loading facilities.
Hokkaido Gas shares the import facility with Hokkaido Electric Power, and the facility also supplies fuel to the nearby Ishikari power station.
Last year, Australian LNG player Santos agreed to deliver up to about 0.4 million tonnes per annum of LNG to Hokkaido Gas for 10 years, starting in 2027
Hokkaido Gas and Santos also intend to collaborate to explore carbon sequestration and e-methane opportunities to reduce carbon emissions across their respective portfolios.
