러시아 사할린-2 프로젝트의 원유를 실은 수송선이 일본 에히메현의 한 시설에 도착했다. 이는 지난 2월 미·이스라엘의 공격으로 호르무즈 해협이 폐쇄된 이후 이루어진 첫 수입 사례다.
재팬타임스 보도에 따르면, 이틀 전 발표대로 4월 말 사할린을 떠난 것이 확인된 해당 수송선이 일본 서부 에히메현에 입항했다. 도매업체인 타이요 오일(Taiyo Oil Co)은 가즈프롬이 주도하는 사할린-2 프로젝트로부터 이번 물량을 구매했으며, 이 프로젝트에는 일본 기업인 미쓰비시 상사와 미쓰이 물산이 지분을 보유하고 있다.
해당 러시아산 원유는 우크라이나 관련 서방 제재 대상에서 제외된다. 이번 입항은 호르무즈 해협 폐쇄로 인해 중동발 공급 차질을 빚자, 전략 비축유 방출 등 앞선 조치들에 이어 공급원을 다변화하려는 일본의 노력을 보여준다.
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Escalation of conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has led Iran to order the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting tanker traffic and driving global oil prices above US$80 per barrel. The effects extend to Europe, which is now reconsidering plans to end Russian gas imports, while Indonesia pushes for de-escalation via the D-8 organization and assures stable fuel supplies.
Japan will procure crude oil from Russia for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February closed the Strait of Hormuz. A tanker carrying oil from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project is heading to the country, a trade ministry official said Saturday. Resource-poor Japan aims to diversify away from Middle East imports.
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Japanese, French and Omani vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, reflecting Iran's policy of allowing passage for ships it deems friendly without U.S. or Israeli links. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' LNG tanker Sohar LNG became the first Japan-linked vessel to do so since the conflict began. Shipping data confirmed the transits amid ongoing tensions.
Two LPG tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East conflict to reach India. BW TYR has arrived in Mumbai, while BW ELM heads to New Mangalore. They carry large shipments of propane and butane.
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U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his push for Japan to join a naval coalition securing the Strait of Hormuz, just before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's summit with him in Washington. This follows his earlier sharp criticism of NATO allies for refusing similar support.
Three Chinese vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz following coordination with relevant parties, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. She expressed appreciation for the assistance and called for a ceasefire in the Gulf region as soon as possible. PetroChina stated operations remain stable despite impacts from Middle East tensions.
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Amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Korean government stated that oil and gas supplies remain stable for now. Emergency meetings confirmed reserves of several months' worth of oil and gas exceeding mandatory levels. However, preparations are underway for potential risks from the Strait of Hormuz closure, including alternative routes and support measures.