Japan starts drilling for oil, gas offshore northern Hokkaido

摘要

1. Marks first domestic offshore drilling since 2019, 2. Mitsui well first of three-year exploration program. Japan has started drilling in search of oil and gas offshore northern Hokkaido, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said July 5, as the country recognizes the need to ensure its immediate energy supply on the path to 2050 carbon neutrality.