BG hooks up with Japanese state-owned bank

Utility company BG Group had signed an agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) aimed at supporting the long-term supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan and creating opportunities for Japanese companies to participate in energy projects around the world.

By MoneyWeek

published 28 September 2012

in Features

Under the cooperation agreement the British company will liaise with JBIC, a policy-based financial institution wholly owned by the Japanese government, on BG Group's natural gas developments and JBIC will consider providing financial support for these projects.

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We will continue to diversify and extend our funding sources to underpin BG Group's plans to deliver our current investment programme," said Sir Frank Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of BG Group.

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