Tokyo Gas last week took an important step in its announced transformation of the company’s business model. The firm intends to pour 350 billion yen into international businesses in the three years starting next March. The investment would go primarily into the exploration of U.S. shale gas and increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) production. Making the transition This is a huge change from the company’s recent previous approach to energy sourcing.
Tokyo Gas recently released its new medium-term business plan. This proposal would completely reverse their own past ambitious goals to add more renewables into their energy mix. This sudden move away from these targets is being driven by fears of the still-uncertain profitability of renewables. Tokyo Gas is channeling its efforts into more near-term and supply-secure forms of energy. To imagine the future, they go even further, laser-focused on U.S. opportunities.
The company’s commitment to investing in U.S. shale gas aligns with the global trend of increasing demand for natural gas as a bridge fuel during the energy transition. Tokyo Gas, meanwhile, is fast-tracking the construction of LNG import terminals. They prepare for increasing market demands and seek to improve their competitive edge in a rapidly evolving energy industry.
Tokyo Gas has not yet disclosed how it plans to spend the large 350 billion yen investment. The focus on shale gas and LNG is a clear sign of the administration’s pivot back to fossil fuels. This change addresses the new reality of the real estate marketplace. Natural gas will remain a key part of our shared commitment to energy security and economic prosperity.
You can see the winning company’s logo on their website. It represents both its powerful position in the energy market and the cover’s stunning photo, taken by photographer Kosuke Imai, that graces the Financial Times website. This graphic illustration highlights, one might even say symbolizes, Tokyo Gas’s continued dedication to brand building even during a time of disruptive change.
As of October 30, 2025, at 05:31 JST, Tokyo Gas continues its efforts to navigate the complexities of the global energy landscape while adjusting its strategies to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.