The Japanese company JERA received its first liquefied natural gas shipment (LNG) from the Barossa gas project in Australia, an event that marks the formal start of deliveries from this offshore development to Japan and reinforces the country’s energy security.
The shipment arrived at the Futtsu LNG terminal aboard the LNG carrier Sohshu Maru, consolidating a new supply source within the company’s international procurement portfolio.
The first Barossa LNG shipment arrives in Japan
The Barossa gas project began commercial production in late 2025. Gas extracted from the offshore field located off the coast of Australia’s Northern Territory is sent to the Darwin LNG plant for processing before being exported to various international markets.
With an estimated production capacity of approximately 3.4 million tonnes of LNG per year, Barossa is positioned as one of Australia’s most significant gas developments for regional energy supply.
JERA participates in the project through its subsidiary JERA Australia Pty Ltd. Through this participation, the company expects to acquire around 425,000 tonnes of LNG per year, contributing to the stability of its power generation operations and energy supply.
Australia maintains a key role in JERA’s strategy
Australia continues to be one of the pillars of JERA’s LNG supply strategy. The company maintains long-standing investments in energy projects in the country, including Wheatstone LNG, in addition to its recent participation in the development of the Scarborough field, whose production is expected to begin later this year.
This combination of assets allows the company to broaden the geographical diversification of its supply sources in a context marked by the volatility of international energy markets.
Energy security for Japan and Asia-Pacific
Irtiza Sayyed, Chief Operating Officer of JERA’s LCF business, highlighted the strategic importance of incorporating Barossa LNG into the company’s global supply chain.
As she explained, participation in the project allows Japan’s energy security needs to be met from a region considered strategic and contributes to greater energy stability in Asia-Pacific.
The executive further noted that ensuring a stable and competitive LNG supply remains a priority for the company. In this regard, having a diversified supply network helps reduce the impact of potential disruptions or tensions in the international market.
A global portfolio to increase energy resilience
JERA produces approximately one-third of Japan’s electricity and is among the world’s largest LNG buyers. The company develops activities throughout the entire energy value chain, from exploration and gas production to procurement, fuel transport, and power generation.
Likewise, the company continues to strengthen a balanced supply portfolio with volumes from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, the United States, and other producing regions.
With the addition of Barossa LNG, JERA seeks to increase the resilience of its supply system and support its commitment to providing secure, flexible, and stable energy for Japan while moving toward its goal of achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050.
Source and photos: JERA
