Toho Gas Co., Ltd.

Toho Gas Co., Ltd., founded in 1922 and based in Nagoya, Japan, is a diverse enterprise primarily focused on the supply of gas, heat, and electricity throughout the country. Its operations span the full lifecycle of energy resources, including the development, procurement, and commercialization of natural gas and other energy sources. The company also handles the production, transport, and sale of high-pressure gases like LNG, LPG, and liquid carbon dioxide, alongside offering related products such as coke, tar, and crude oil derivatives. Additionally, it manufactures and distributes industrial chemicals, including methanol and plasticizers. Beyond its energy portfolio, Toho Gas produces and sells a broad array of equipment for gas, air conditioning, kitchens, and plumbing, in addition to general home appliances. Its commercial activities extend to retailing items like paving materials, automobiles, daily necessities, and foodstuffs. The company provides comprehensive engineering and construction services, encompassing the design, administration, and execution of civil engineering, general construction, wiring, piping, and machinery projects. It also specializes in environmental solutions, developing, manufacturing, and distributing equipment for preventing air and water pollution, managing waste, and facilitating soil reclamation. Further diversifying its business, Toho Gas is active in real estate (including buying, selling, leasing, and property management), offers IT services (data processing, and the production, leasing, and sale of computer hardware and software), and provides security solutions (both business operations and the sale/lease of security and disaster prevention equipment). Its extensive service offerings also include managing cooking and cultural classrooms, operating sports facilities, acting as a proxy for restaurant and travel agents, engaging in general leasing and financing, and performing non-life and life insurance solicitation. The company also conducts surveys, research, and consulting, among other various ventures.