Russia approves Japan’s SODECO participation in new Sakhalin 1 oil, gas project operator
The Russian government has approved Japan’s Sakhalin Oil and Gas Development Co., or SODECO’s participation in the new operator of Sakhalin 1 oil, gas project, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said Nov. 15, a move Tokyo sees significant for the country’s energy security. “We are aware about the Russian government’s decision to approve SODECO’s participation in the new Sakhalin…