Adnoc Boss and UAE Minister Al Jaber Meets Japan’s Takaichi

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.

Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al Jaber met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday as the war in the Middle East chokes energy flows to Asia.Author of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.

Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al Jaber met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday as the war in the Middle East chokes energy flows to Asia.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.“While your energy security continues to be our priority, we will not be able to do much if there is any distortion in the Strait of Hormuz,” Al Jaber, who is also the United Arab Emirates’ minister for industry and advanced technology, said in Tokyo ahead of a another meeting with officials from Japan’s trade ministry. Construction at Adnoc’s Ruwais LNG export facility, a major project for Japanese buyers including trading firm Mitsui & Co., is on track, Al Jaber said to press after his meeting with Takaichi. When asked whether construction has been suspended due to the ongoing situation, he answered “no.” Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Japan is heavily reliant on Middle Eastern energy, and the effective closure of the Hormuz could have major implications for the country if it doesn’t reopen soon. At least one Japanese refiner has started canceling exports of diesel, jet fuel and gasoline for March, and the prospect of higher domestic fuel and power prices could derail Takaichi’s plans to tackle inflation. Al Jaber met with Japanese Trade, Economy and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa earlier on Thursday. The Japanese minister also held an online meeting with Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud to discuss energy cooperation between the two nations, the trade ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.(Updates with comment from Al Jaber in third paragraph.)Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4© 2026 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can manage saved articles in your account.and save up to 100 articles!You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.