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Hookaido Gas said in a statement that it held a ceremony to celebrate the trucking milestone.
The utility launched its LNG satellite supply business in 2012, coinciding with the start of operations at the Ishikari LNG terminal.
Trucks load LNG at the Ishikari terminal and supply the fuel mainly to remote industries and other customers without connection to the gas grid.
Hokkaido Gas said it promotes fuel conversion from heavy oil and kerosene to natural gas in areas without natural gas pipelines.
This conversion is pursued by existing and new factories, hospitals, hotels, and other facilities.
Additionally, Hokkaido Gas completed the first LNG bunkering for ferries using trucks in June of this year, marking a first in Hokkaido.
Since 2012, Hokkaido Gas has steadily increased its trucked volumes, reaching 10,000 loads in 2014 and 50,000 loads in 2021.
Today, together with five transport companies, Hokkaido Gas delivers LNG to customers at 39 locations across Hokkaido, the utility said.
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
In addition to the Ishikari facility, Hokkaido Gas is looking to build a new LNG import terminal in Tomakomai.
