Inpex (OTCMKTS:IPXHY) Corporation (OTCMKTS: IPXHY) is Japan’s largest oil and gas exploration and production company, established in 1966 and headquartered in Tokyo. The firm’s core business encompasses upstream activities, including exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas resources. INPEX holds interests in a diverse portfolio of onshore and offshore projects, leveraging advanced technologies to optimize reservoir management and enhance recovery rates.
The company’s international operations span Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Key assets include the Ichthys LNG project off the coast of Western Australia, which produces liquefied natural gas and condensate for export markets, and the Abadi gas field in Indonesia, poised for development to supply regional energy needs. INPEX also maintains exploration blocks in countries such as Vietnam, Canada and Peru, and participates in joint ventures with national oil companies and international partners to share technical expertise and market access.
Over its history, INPEX has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions, notably integrating Teikoku Oil Company in 2006 and acquiring Mitsubishi Oil in 2008. These moves broadened its resource base and added refining and distribution capabilities. The company has pursued a measured approach to low-carbon energy, investigating hydrogen production, carbon capture and storage, and renewable power generation in alignment with global climate goals.
Leadership at INPEX is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Takayuki Ueda, supported by a board comprising industry veterans and energy specialists. Under this governance structure, INPEX emphasizes sustainable development, health and safety, and community engagement in the regions where it operates, aiming to balance long-term shareholder value with environmental and social responsibilities.
