Japan’s Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in U.S. for $7.5 billion

January 16, 2026

Mitsubishi Corporation said on Friday that it will acquire shale gas assets in the U.S. in a $7.53 billion deal, including debt, as the Japanese trading house looks to build on its presence in the country’s energy market.

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