INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) announced that through its subsidiary
INPEX JAPAN, LTD. (INPEX JAPAN), it has completed restoration work on its natural gas
trunk pipeline network in Japan impacted by Typhoon Hagibis (Typhoon No. 19) in October
2019. The restoration work included the removal and reconnection of sections of the Tokyo
Line and Matsumoto Line that were damaged from flooding, and construction work on the
connecting stations of both lines. Notices concerning the impact of Typhoon No. 19 on
INPEX’s natural gas trunk pipeline network and the details concerning restoration work were
announced on the company’s website on October 13 and 29, 2019 and November 19, 2021,
as follows:
Notice Concerning Impact of Typhoon Hagibis
Notice Concerning Impact of Typhoon Hagibis (Second Report)
Notice Concerning Restoration Work on Natural Gas Trunk Pipeline Network
By implementing this restoration work, INPEX has enhanced the resilience and flexibility of
the natural gas trunk pipeline network, creating a more stable natural gas supply system for
its customers.
Through INPEX JAPAN, INPEX seeks to make its energy supply infrastructure more resilient
while thoroughly managing the safety of its natural gas trunk pipeline network, and provide
as many customers as possible with security and peace of mind through stable access to
natural gas.
