The government has asked the U.S. government to grant permission for the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced in the United States to Japan, according to sources.
The government is trying to diversify energy supply sources to cope with shortfalls in energy supply after the shutdowns of nuclear reactors in the nation and the recent decision to reduce imports of Iranian oil.
The United States regards LNG as a strategic material and restricts exports of the product. (Yomiuri)
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