Japan Said to Plan Deal With U.S. to Aid American LNG Sales

  • Agreement covers Japan developing markets in Asia for U.S. gas
  • Accord follows China deal in May promoting U.S. LNG exports
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Japan plans to sign an agreement to promote American liquefied natural gas exports during U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s visit to Tokyo, which started this week, according to people familiar with the plans.

The agreement covers Japan developing markets in Asia to sell LNG sourced from the U.S., said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information isn’t public.