Replacing LNG supplies from Sakhalin-2 would be costly, Japan's industry minister says

TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Liquefied natural gas supplies from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project play an "extremely important role" in Japan's energy security and replacing those would be costly with electricity prices rising, Japan's industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Akazawa said he would like to cooperate with the Group of Seven and other parties to consider what is necessary for Japan's national interests.