Energy Division News & Topics
Peru LNG Project
Peru LNG Project
Marubeni has participated since August 2007 in this project, where construction work is progressing smoothly towards an operational startup in mid-2010. This is Marubeni’s third LNG project following others in Qatar and Equatorial Guinea. The Company aims to secure competitive advantage in the supply of LNG to the Pacific Rim region, where market growth is anticipated.
Laffan Refinery Project
Laffan Refinery Project
Marubeni joined this project in November 2006. Plant construction has entered their final stages prior to the commencement of operations in the second half of 2009. Along with boosting the activities of Marubeni’s oil refining area, this project should further strengthen the Company’s relationships with the State of Qatar and Qatar Petroleum.
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the U.K. North Sea
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
In 2008, exploration of the oil and gas fields in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea were successfully completed. Currently Marubeni is moving forward with preoperational work, including assessments of reserve and development options, with a view to commercial production. The Company will continue activities to maintain and expand production and reserve volumes.
