SP[87]西部ガスHD・加藤卓二社長（前編）　大型投資で描く総合エネルギー企業への挑戦

This time, we welcomed Mr. Takuji Kato, President of Saibu Gas Holdings. Founded in 1930, the Saibu Gas Group has continuously supplied gas to the lives of people in northern Kyushu, and has expanded its business into a wide range of areas including food, urban development, and electricity. In response to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Kato frankly stated, "There are no problems with supply, but we are concerned about future increases in gas prices." Meanwhile, large-scale investments are steadily progressing. The addition of a third tank at the "Hibiki LNG Terminal" (Kitakyushu City) and the construction of a power plant jointly with Kyushu Electric Power are moving the company closer to becoming a truly comprehensive energy company. Furthermore, he discussed the prospects for overseas energy business, including LNG transshipment to Southeast Asia in collaboration with JERA, Japan's largest thermal power generation company. #SaibuGas #PresidentTakujiKato #HibikiLNGTerminal #IntegratedEnergyCompany #KyushuElectricPower #JERA #SoutheastAsiaExpansion #Decarbonization #Kitakyushu #NishinipponShimbunPodcast "Nishinippon Shimbun me Podcast" features reporters from the Nishinippon Shimbun discussing behind-the-scenes stories, news commentary, and various aspects of Fukuoka. ◆Recording Date: May 19, 2026 ◆Cast: Takuji Kato (President, Saibu Gas Holdings), Tomohiro Kimura (Economic Affairs, News Center), Tomonori Yokoyama (MC/Media Strategy Department) / Editing: Tomoya Inoue (Business Development Department) ◆Nishinippon Shimbun me (1 month free) https://nnp.link/3B8FX1 ◆Nishinippon Shimbun Paper (7 days free) https://f.msgs.jp/webapp/form/16701_j... ◆Nishinippon Shimbun Podcast Program List https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/n/... ◆X Official Account: Please post with the hashtag "#西ポキャ". https://x.com/nishinippon_poc ◆Send your message here: https://e-ve.event-form.jp/event/1223... ◆Recording studio: "N-Studio TENJIN" (Fukuoka City) https://n-studiotenjin.jp/ ◆The program is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@N-StudioTENJ...