Japan's Power Reforms May Bolster LNG Bargaining Power

摘要

The Japanese government this month approved a three-phase plan to reform the power industry in the hope of lowering electricity tariffs by encouraging competition. The reforms are intended to make the country's 10 major power companies more conscious of the price they pay for LNG and other fuels, changing the perception that Japan is willing to pay top dollar for imports in return for security and reliability of supply.