Japan to bolster support for Asia's shift to LNG for power generation

Japan will strengthen efforts to support Asian countries' shift from coal to liquefied natural gas for use in power generation to reduce carbon emissions, in the hope of lowering procurement costs for the energy source, the industry ministry said.Japan, the world's largest LNG consumer, expects increased demand for the fuel, which is less polluting than coal, to lead to greater production by countries in the region and a diversification of suppliers, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said.Japan is looking to broaden LNG procurement from its main suppliers such as Australia, Qatar …READ FULL ARTICLE