NIPPON GAS Co., Ltd.
5.20
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ISIN
JP3695600001
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13.87
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50.00
68.34
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- CEO
- Kunihiko Kashiwaya
- Full Time Employees
- 1,764
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Gas distributors
- Address
- 4-31-8 Yoyogi Tokyo TY Japan 151-8582
- IPO Date
- Feb 1, 1973
- Website
- nichigas.co.jp
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- Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-headquartered company specializing in the supply and sale of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas and natural gas primarily in Japan. Founded in 1920, the company operates through three main segments: LP Gas Business, Electricity Business, and City Gas Business. Its core products and services include the supply of LP gas and city gas for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and automotive uses, as well as the provision of high-pressure gases for commercial and industrial applications. Nippon Gas also manufactures and sells gas appliances for residential use, including cooking appliances such as glass-top stoves, built-in stoves, gas oven ranges, and gas rice cookers; hot water appliances including gas water heaters, instant water heaters, and floor heating systems; commercial and industrial gas appliances; and air-conditioning and heating equipment like gas heat pumps and cogeneration systems. Additionally, the company provides household equipment sales, accident insurance agency services, residential remodeling, and construction services related to gas, water supply, and air conditioning/heating equipment. In recent developments, Nippon Gas has expanded its energy retail business through the integration of subsidiary companies Tosai Gas, Higashinihon Gas, and Kitanihon Gas, consolidating gas pipeline operations and business functions under one umbrella to enhance operational efficiency. It also formed a capital and business alliance with Metaps Inc. to advance smart energy innovation initiatives. The company has focused on sustainability, releasing a 2025 Sustainability Report that highlighted a significant emissions reduction of 44%. Financially, Nippon Gas announced an equity buyback program in 2025 and has maintained steady earnings, supported by its diversified energy portfolio. It also continues to grow its customer base through new city gas retail initiatives prompted by deregulation. Nippon Gas targets a wide range of customers across Japan, including residential households, commercial enterprises, and industrial users. Its geographic operations focus mainly on the Japanese domestic market, encompassing gas supply through pipelines to newly built homes, apartment complexes, dormitories, and commercial facilities. The company leverages subsidiaries and strategic partnerships to support its expansive product and service offerings, aligning with trends in energy innovation and sustainability to maintain competitiveness in the energy sector. This comprehensive product portfolio and strategic operational shifts position Nippon Gas as a key integrated energy provider in Japan’s LP gas and city gas markets.