INPEX Holds Investor Day 2026 as CEO Takayuki Ueda Sets Out Growth Strategy

INPEX Corporation held its Analyst/Investor Day on October 20, 2026, with CEO Takayuki Ueda and other executives presenting the company's growth strategy, investment plans and shareholder return policy. The event was held in a hybrid format, according to Seeking Alpha.

INPEX Investor Day Sessions and Speakers

Newscaster Akiko Sugimoto opened the event as master of ceremonies and moderated each session. She said the day would introduce the growth strategy of INPEX through dialogue with management, in view of changes in the recent energy situation and business environment.

"At today's Investor Day, we will introduce through dialogue with the management of INPEX in regards to the growth strategy of INPEX in view of the changes in the recent energy situation and business environment," Sugimoto said.

The first part of the program was held under the titles "the World Post Closure of Hormuz Strait" and "INPEX growth potential." It covered growth strategy, investment and shareholder return in light of recent changes in the energy situation, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Company participants included Takayuki Ueda, CEO, President and Representative Director; Toshiaki Takimoto, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy and Planning, Legal Affairs, Compliance, Low Carbon Solutions and Director; and Daisuke Yamada, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Head of Finance and Accounting and Director. Norinao Iio, Naoko Saiki and Hidenori Takaoka also took part. A separate session featured outside directors discussing their contribution so far and their expectations for further growth.

INPEX Scale and Abadi LNG Plans

INPEX Corporation is Japan's largest integrated energy exploration and production company, operating Ichthys and developing Abadi LNG alongside domestic gas, CCS, hydrogen, ammonia and offshore wind transition businesses, according to akta.pro company records. The same records describe INPEX as Japan's largest-scale energy development company, operating across Australia, Abu Dhabi, Southeast Asia, Japan and Europe as five core areas, plus North America.

The records state that INPEX accelerated the $27 billion Abadi LNG project in Indonesia's Masela Block, with construction expected to begin in 2027 following a final investment decision and production targeted for January 1, 2030 at 9.5 million tonnes per year plus 150 MMcf of pipeline gas. The project cost was revised from $20 billion due to inflation, contractor availability and the inclusion of carbon capture and storage technology.

Inpex's Recent Bonaparte and Ichthys Moves

In October 2026, Inpex agreed to acquire Woodside's 21% stake in Australia's Bonaparte CCS project, raising its stake to 74%, subject to conditions including Australian regulatory approvals, The future of trading reported. Australia designated the West Peron undersea rock formation off the north coast as a storage site for the Inpex-led Bonaparte carbon capture and storage project, Yahoo reported in October 2026.

In September 2026, Inpex exercised pre-emptive rights to buy JERA's 0.735% stake in its Ichthys LNG project in Australia, blocking a deal with MidOcean Energy, Channel NewsAsia reported. The acquisition raises Inpex's interest to 68.555%, with terms undisclosed and completion subject to regulatory approvals.

What Comes Next for Inpex

Inpex's acquisition of Woodside's 21% Bonaparte CCS stake remains subject to conditions, including Australian regulatory approvals. Its purchase of JERA's 0.735% Ichthys LNG stake is also subject to regulatory approvals, with terms undisclosed.