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Saibu Gas

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Saibu Gas is a Japanese utility company primarily engaged in the distribution and sale of natural gas in the Kyushu region. The company is actively diversifying its energy portfolio into electricity generation, including renewable energy, and exploring new energy sources like hydrogen and CCUS. Beyond Japan, Saibu Gas has an expanding international presence, particularly in Southeast Asia, with active joint ventures in gas supply in Vietnam, energy services in Thailand, and water supply in Indonesia.

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Founded 1930 1,326 employees
Gas Utility CompanyOperatorDeveloperInvestor

Strategic Overview

  • Strong focus on achieving carbon neutrality through diversification into renewable energy (solar), hydrogen, and CCUS technologies.
  • Strategic expansion of energy and water infrastructure businesses into Southeast Asian markets (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia) through joint ventures.
  • Maintaining and optimizing its core natural gas distribution business in Japan while exploring new energy solutions.

Deal Activity from Public Sources

Saibu Gas Group's First Renewable Energy Power Plant (Solar Power Plant) Started Commercial Operation in Fukuoka
Development Solar PV Japan September 2023 1 MW
Joint venture with Gulf Energy Development PCL to develop energy-related businesses in Thailand
Joint Venture Natural Gas, Thermal Power, Energy Transition Thailand March 2019 with Gulf Energy Development PCL
Joint venture with PetroVietnam Gas for gas supply business to industrial customers in Vietnam
Joint Venture Natural Gas Vietnam 2012 with PetroVietnam Gas
Investment in water supply business in Indonesia through PT. Sarana Tirta Ungaran
Investment Water Infrastructure Indonesia 2017

Investment Focus

Technologies
Offshore Wind1
Geography
Japan1

Key People

Yasuhiro Michihiro
President and Representative Director

Track Record

4
Deals Completed
94
Years Active
Notable projects: Saibu Gas Fukuoka Solar Power Plant, Vietnam Gas Supply Joint Venture with PetroVietnam Gas, Thailand Energy Service Joint Venture with Gulf Energy Development PCL, Indonesia Water Supply Business

Detailed Analysis

Technologies
Natural GasLNGThermal PowerSolar PV (1 deal)HydrogenCCUSWater Infrastructure (1 deal)
Sectors
UtilitiesEnergy Transition
Geographies
Japan (1 deal)Vietnam (1 deal)Thailand (1 deal)Indonesia (1 deal)
Deal Stage
GreenfieldOperating

Subsidiaries

Saibu Gas Energy Co., Ltd.Saibu Gas Facilities Co., Ltd.Saibu Gas Information Systems Co., Ltd.PT. Sarana Tirta Ungaran
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