In Japan, the Sakhalin-1 project was called important in terms of stable oil supplies

According to Nishimura, the Japanese economy is 90% dependent on oil supplies from the Middle East.

“However, the Sakhalin-1 project is important in terms of diversifying import channels and ensuring stable supplies,” RIA Novosti quoted the minister as saying.

He noted that at the moment the indicators of the volume of oil imports from the Sakhalin-1 project are zero.

“Therefore, we would like to clarify the intentions of the Russian side and decide on specific further actions, taking into account close consultations with the parties involved,” Nishimura concluded.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the application of additional economic measures in the fuel and energy sector in connection with the unfriendly actions of some states.

The document provides for the transfer of the operator of the Sakhalin-1 project to Russian jurisdiction, as was the case with the Sakhalin-2 project.