Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (TSE:1662) is seeking acquisition. Masahiro Fujita President said during the results for Second Quarter and the summary of financial forecasts for the entire year, "Regarding the E&P project, we have decided to develop additional Katakai gas fields in Niigata Prefecture in Japan and are preparing to start the drilling work in mid-2022. Overseas, the procedures for the termination of the 2 Canadian businesses were completed by September. Additionally, we are continuing to consider the acquisition of interests in new mining zones overseas".