PETRONAS and JERA have agreed to expand their collaboration across the gas value chain with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) including providing reliable LNG supply for Japan. The agreement builds upon PETRONAS and JERA’s long-established partnership since 1983.

The MoU was signed during Energy Asia 2025, by Datuk Adif Zulkifli, EVP Gas & Maritime Business and Mr. Ryosuke Tsugaru, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Low Carbon Officer, witnessed by PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, and JERA Global Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Yukio Kani.

PETRONAS has been delivering LNG to Japan for over four decades and is committed to continue meeting customer needs with reliable delivery of LNG. JERA has been purchasing LNG from Malaysia and other countries and securing stable energy supply for the customers. As long-term partners, PETRONAS and JERA are mutually committed to meet market demands with lower-carbon energy solutions. The companies will continue to explore initiatives aligned with this shared goal as part of both organisation’s broader decarbonisation strategy.

About Petronas

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is a global energy company committed to producing and delivering energy and solutions needed to advance society responsibly and sustainably.

As Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, we safeguard and manage the nation’s hydrocarbon resources. Our aim is to maximise value through our integrated business model to meet the energy needs of the nation and our customers across the globe. Our portfolio includes oil and gas, petrochemicals, petroleum products, as well as a range of cleaner energy solutions.

Ensuring sustainable practices across our operations is important to how we conduct our business. Our goal is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and we strive to be a valuable partner to our stakeholders in transitioning to a lower carbon energy future in a just and responsible manner.

About JERA

JERA is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the Company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, from participation in LNG upstream projects and fuel procurement, through fuel transportation to power generation. In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA has committed to achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.