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Tokyo Gas Invests $2.3 Billion in U.S. Energy Market

12/15/2025

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Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., led by Shinichi Sasayama, plans to invest over 350 billion yen ($2.3 billion) in U.S. shale gas and LNG.
North America is a priority due to rising demand from data centers and semiconductor plants.
Tokyo Gas expanded in the United States by acquiring Rockcliff Energy and a 70% East Texas stake from Chevron.
The company relies on Russian LNG under a U.S. sanctions waiver that expires soon.

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Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., led by Shinichi Sasayama, plans to invest over 350 billion yen ($2.3 billion) in U.S. shale gas and LNG.
North America is a priority due to rising demand from data centers and semiconductor plants.
Tokyo Gas expanded in the United States by acquiring Rockcliff Energy and a 70% East Texas stake from Chevron.
The company relies on Russian LNG under a U.S. sanctions waiver that expires soon.