According to Kyodo, about 9% of Japan's imported LNG comes from Russia.
It is noted that in case of loss of rights in the project, the Japanese side will have to purchase LNG on the open market at high prices.
"Reports of potential damage come amid Japan's efforts to prevent power shortages amid heatwaves," the article says.
On June 30, the Russian president signed a decree on the application of special economic measures in the fuel and energy sector in connection with the unfriendly actions of a number of countries.
According to the decree, the property of Sakhalin Energy will be transferred to the ownership of Russia with simultaneous transfer to the free use of the new operator Sakhalin-2.
In early June, it was reported that Japanese national companies would retain their participation in the Russian investment projects Sakhalin-1 and Sakhalin-2, as this is extremely important for the country's economic security.