Sempra Infrastructure and Japan Bank for International Cooperation to Develop Strategic Collaboration in Support of the Energy Transition
HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), today announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to cooperate on opportunities to advance the energy transition. Through this MOU, Sempra Infrastructure and JBIC aim to further project structuring to improve the global energy supply chain through liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen and other decarbonization efforts in both the United States and Japan.
"Sempra Infrastructure is thrilled to expand its
Advancing energy collaboration with Japan
International collaboration underpins a successful global transition to cleaner energy. Resources must be shared and investments made in import, export and cross-border infrastructure that benefit shared economies and communities.
Meeting energy demand in Texas
It’s the fastest-growing state in the U.S., currently topping at more than 30 million people, with some experts predicting that Texas could someday surpass California in population. With the growing population coupled with record-breaking temperatures this past summer, energy demand is expected only to increase in Texas, requiring industry leaders to harness the sun and wind to consistently deliver safe and reliable energy.
How investments could improve California’s energy infrastructure
You’ve seen the stories everywhere: More investments will be needed to modernize energy infrastructure and advance a lower carbon future.
Sempra CSO: Decarbonization, resilience and affordability are the future of energy
Modernizing transmission and distribution infrastructure and connecting them to new sources of energy are needed to help decarbonize economies and build resilience for customers, said Lisa Larroque Alexander, senior vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer for Sempra.
How can hydrogen help decarbonize economies?
Here’s what you need to know about hydrogen:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the historic investment of $7 billion to fund the country’s first clean hydrogen hubs.
Tania Ortiz Mena Appointed to Board of Directors for U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Japan Business Council
HOUSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), today announced that its president, Tania Ortiz Mena, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC). She will also be the U.S. co-chair of the Energy and Infrastructure Working Group.
"Given Japan's heavy dependence on imported energy, the U.S.-Japan Business Council has shown great initiative in recognizing the value of energy to national security and its economic development," said Tania Ortiz Mena, president of
People are top-of-mind for Sempra’s chief sustainability officer
Everyone leaves an impression on Lisa Larroque Alexander — whether it’s a retired teacher, an unsheltered youth or an employee at Sempra.
E-natural gas consortium could be gateway to lower carbon, more secure energy future
A more secure and cleaner energy future could be on the horizon with the recent announcement by Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra. Sempra Infrastructure plans to evaluate a possible Gulf Coast project that would produce around 130,000 tons of e-natural gas per year.