Kokkai Gas Co., Ltd.

Company established with a nominal capital of 3 million yen

Commenced gas supply in Sapporo, Otaru, and Hakodate, with 3,600 customers

Registered for stock listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Registered for stock listing on the Sapporo Stock Exchange

Held the first Gas Expo in Sapporo, Otaru, and Hakodate; completed the TG-type crude gas generator at the Sapporo plant

Relocated headquarters from Tokyo to Sapporo

Completed the MS-type low-pressure gas generator at the Otaru plant

Changed supply heat quantity in the Hakodate area; surpassed 100,000 customers

Changed supply heat quantity in the Sapporo area; surpassed 200,000 customers

Transferred the Hakodate office to Shin Hakodate City Gas Co., Ltd.

Completed construction of the ICI-type high-pressure gas generator at the Sapporo plant

Surpassed 300,000 customers

Merged with Shin Hakodate City Gas Co., Ltd.

Surpassed 400,000 customers

Operated large-scale gas cogeneration in Sapporo and Hakodate

Full deployment of area services, start of operation at Ishikari plant

Formulation and announcement of "North Gas 2010 Vision"

Decision to introduce natural gas, surpassed 500,000 customers, introduction of new symbol mark and corporate slogan

Start of natural gas conversion work (Sapporo area)

Acquisition of gas business from Chitose City, opening of Chitose branch

Start of power supply to apartment residential units by Japan’s first gas cogeneration

Completion of natural gas conversion work in Chitose area, closure of Chitose plant, start of Hokushinano supply station

Completion of natural gas pipeline "Sata Rukan Line"

Closure of the Ishikari Plant

Completion of natural gas conversion work in Sapporo and Otaru areas, closure of Sapporo and Otaru plants, start of Shioya supply station

Start of operation at LNG receiving base "Hakodate Minato Plant", acquisition of gas business from Kitami City, opening of Kitami branch, completion of natural gas conversion work in Hakodate area, closure of Hakodate plant, start of Hakodate supply station

Formulation and Announcement of the Medium-Term Management Plan (2008-2012), Commencement of Construction at the Ishikari LNG Base

Start of operation at Kitami LNG satellite base, start of wholesale natural gas supply to Asahikawa Gas (Ebetsu area), completion of natural gas conversion work in Kitami area, start of "North Gas Flare Star" service

Launch of "Floor Heating Gas FF Fuku Heater"

Special measures for gas fees for those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, launch of "Coremo" and "Enefarm", 100th anniversary of Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.

Start of satellite supply for industrial use, completion of Ishikari high- and medium-pressure main lines, start of operation at Hokkaido’s only large LNG import base "Ishikari LNG Base"

Opening of technology development and training center, change of standard heat content of supplied gas, introduction of "LINKS"

Start of power supply to some facilities of the company and group companies

Commencement of Electricity Retail Business

Start of operation of Tomakomai biomass power plant, supply of "North Gas Electricity" to all 175 municipalities in Hokkaido, surpassed 100,000 power customers

Founding of Hokkaido Gas Hardball Team, launch of "EMINEL" service, start of operation at "North Gas Ishikari Power Plant"

Start of operation of "46 Energy Center", start of operation at "North Gas Sapporo Power Plant", closure of Shioya supply station

Achievement of 40,000 units of energy-saving gas central hot water heater "Eco Joz"

In 2021, Kokai Gas celebrated its 110th anniversary since its founding in 1911. This achievement is solely thanks to the patronage and support of our customers, stakeholders, and shareholders, and we express our sincere gratitude.

First carbon-neutral LNG reception in Hokkaido, 100 LNG vessels received at the Ishikari LNG terminal, 110th anniversary of Kitakaze Gas, over 200,000 customers for Kitakaze Gas electricity, first appearance of the Kitakaze Hard Baseball Team at the national tournament

Kitakaze Group management plan "Challenge 2030" established, "Carbon Offset City Gas" sales launched, "Kitakaze Life Front" founded

Information platform "Xzilla (Kujira)" released, "Mys" service launched

Comprehensive sports park "Kitakaze Ten-Ta Forest Park" opened for operation

Kitakaze Ishikari Wind Power Plant begins commercial operation