{
  "id": 3158478,
  "title": "Hanwha Aerospace to launch US entity for LNG business",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/hanwha-aerospace-to-launch-us-entity-for-lng-business-3158478",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T01:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260825/hanwha-aerospace-to-launch-us-entity-for-lng-business"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace announced on Tuesday plans to launch a U.S. subsidiary focused on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business. This new entity, called Hanwha Horizon USA, aims to bolster the firm's standing in the global energy supply chain.\n\nUnder the Hanwha Horizon USA umbrella, the firm will manage all aspects of its LNG operations, including procurement, sales, trading, and logistics. James Sagar, CEO of Hanwha Shipping, will serve as the head of Hanwha Horizon USA.\n\nInitially, this U.S. entity will focus on securing LNG for Hanwha Energy's power plant in Yeosu, South Korea, which is set to begin operations in 2029. However, the company has plans to expand its supply network to other power plant operators and energy firms across Asia and beyond.\n\nHanwha Aerospace's decision to enter the LNG market aligns with Korea's broader strategy to enhance its energy security and foster energy cooperation with the United States. Sagar emphasized that the launch of Hanwha Horizon USA marks a significant step in connecting the company's global LNG procurement capabilities with its shipbuilding and maritime businesses.",
  "summary": "Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace said Tuesday it will establish a U.S. entity dedicated to its liquefied natural gas (LNG) business as part of its effort to strengthen its presence in the global energy supply chain. Hanwha Horizon USA will serve as a control tower for the company's LNG operations, overseeing areas ranging from procurement to sales and trading to logistics. Hanwha Shipping CEO…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Hanwha Aerospace to launch U.S. entity for LNG business",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/hanwha-aerospace-to-launch-u-s-entity-for-lng-business",
        "published": "2026-08-25T01:00:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Hanwha Aerospace to launch US entity for LNG business",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/hanwha-aerospace-to-launch-us-entity-for-lng-business",
        "published": "2026-08-25T01:32:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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