Japan's top power generator JERA to buy US shale gas assets for $1.5 billion

Chubu Electric Power Co

23/10/2025 01:37

TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Japan's top power generator JERA will acquire natural gas production assets in the U.S. from GEP Haynesville II for $1.5 billion, it said on Thursday.

GEP Haynesville II is a joint venture between GeoSouthern Energy, backed by Blackstone BX.N, and pipeline operator Williams Companies WMB.N.

 (Reporting by Anton Bridge; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

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