Akito Tomiyama

LNG commercial professional with more than 10 years of experience across LNG origination, portfolio management, trading support, and commercial operations. Currently serving as LNG Originator at INPEX Corporation, one of Japan's oil and gas leading energy companies, with responsibility for LNG procurement, commercial negotiations, portfolio optimization, and business development activities. Strong track record in LNG spot trading, long-term contract negotiations, LNG portfolio management, and supplier relationship management.

Extensive experience working with major international LNG suppliers, including oil majors and global portfolio players, across Asia, North America, and Europe. International experience includes 2.5 years based in Singapore with JERA LNG Portfolio Strategy Pte. Ltd.

LNG Originator at INPEX CORPORATION (2025-02 – Present)

Responsible for LNG origination activities, commercial negotiations, portfolio optimization, and LNG procurement initiatives.

• Supported management of approximately 1 MTPA LNG portfolio for 3rd party trading
• Negotiated and executed more than two new LNG mid-term and long-term Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) as each Seller and Buyer
• Managed commercial operations as Prelude FLNG Seller of existing LNG SPAs
• Conducted commercial assessments of LNG infrastructure and LNG supply opportunities
• Developed LNG sourcing strategies and portfolio optimization initiatives
• Engaged with LNG producers, portfolio players, utilities, traders, and infrastructure operators globally

Commercial / LNG Portfolio Management Roles at JERA CO., INC. (2016-04 – 2025-01)

Held various LNG commercial and +35mtpa portfolio management positions, including overseas assignment in Singapore.

• Executed and supported more than 50 LNG spot transactions
• Negotiated and executed more than five new LNG mid-term and long-term Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
• Managed commercial operations for more than 10 existing LNG SPAs
• Participated in LNG trading, portfolio optimization, and market analysis activities
• Managed commercial relationships with LNG suppliers and counterparties
• Supported LNG procurement and contract management activities
• Worked closely with shipping, operations, risk management, and trading teams
• Developed expertise in LNG market fundamentals, pricing structures, and portfolio optimization

LNG Portfolio Analyst at JERA LNG PORTFOLIO STRATEGY PTE. LTD. (2022-04 – 2024-07)

2.5-year international assignment managing LNG portfolio strategy and commercial operations across Asia-Pacific, Atlantic Basin, and European markets.

• Led and supported multiple LNG price review negotiations with major international oil and gas companies
• Negotiated and executed more than two new LNG mid-term and long-term Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
• Conducted LNG market analysis covering Asia-Pacific, Atlantic Basin, and European markets
• Worked with international counterparties across the LNG value chain
• Contributed to commercial evaluation of LNG transactions and portfolio opportunities

Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Studies – Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (2016-03)