Why is Mitsui & Co. increasing its investments in LNG projects globally?

Mitsui & Co. is seeking LNG investments across the Middle East, the US, and Australia to meet rising global power demand from data centers—especially those powering artificial intelligence infrastructure—which is creating 'big additional demand' for LNG, according to CEO Kenichi Hori.

What specific LNG projects or partnerships does Mitsui & Co. currently have or plan to pursue?

Mitsui already holds an interest in ADNOC’s under-construction Ruwais LNG export facility in the Middle East; participates in Australia’s North West Shelf project with Woodside Energy; and signed a long-term supply deal with US-based Venture Global Inc., reflecting its strategy of diversifying LNG procurement across key producing regions.

Mitsui Seeks LNG Investments as Data Centers Boost Power Demand

May 28, 2026

Mitsui & Co. plans LNG investments in the Middle East, US, and Australia to meet surging data center power demand. The firm seeks equity stakes and off-take agreements to secure energy and gas chemical supplies.

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Mitsui Seeks LNG Investments to Meet Data Center Power Demand

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Mitsui Seeks LNG Investments as Data Centers Boost Power Demand

Mitsui Seeks LNG Investments as Data Centers Boost Power Demand

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