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Interest in the potential of natural gas is growing, owing to its low CO2 emissions per unit of heat produced, and to the development of techniques for the exploitation of shale gas. Research and development relating to natural gas is also being pursued in view of its potential to increase Japan’s energy security, because deposits are found around the world.Osaka Gas is pursuing the medium-to-long...