We are delighted to announce that the 3rd CWC Japan LNG & Gas Summit will take place on 23 – 24 April 2020 at the Tokyo Marriott Hotel in Japan with the participation and support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), JERA Co. Inc., Tokyo Gas and the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ). In the previous two editions, the Summit gathered over 500 senior executives from across the LNG and gas value chain in Japan and globally. As the only commercially focused forum for the Japanese LNG industry, this is your opportunity to meet with prospective and current partners, and strike the best business deals in the largest and most established LNG market in the world. Get in touch with our team to get involved.
Director, Oil & Gas Division Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI) Mr. Masato Sasaki has served as Director for Oil and Gas of the Agency for Natural Gas Resources and Energy at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and is in charge of policies for upstream development and procurement of oil and gas for Japan. He has had a long career in energy affairs at METI as Director of Nuclear Facilities Development and Public Relations Division, and as Director of Energy Strategy Office. Managing Executive Officer, Senior Operating Officer Business Development Department JERA Co. Inc. Mr. Hiroki Sato is one of the foundation members of JERA from Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. now is Chief Fuel Transactions Officer, Senior Executive Vice President of JERA Co., Inc. and Special Advisor of Chubu. He has over 25 years of experience in LNG business. He made several innovative deals such as first MSPA in Asia, joint purchasing, time swap, tripartite SPA, liquefaction tolling agreements in Freeport LNG Project, capacity agreement with European players etc. while in Chubu and JERA. Executive Officer & Senior General Manager, Gas Resources Dept Tokyo Gas Mr. Tanazawa has been assigned as Executive Officer, Senior General Manager of Gas Resources Department of Tokyo Gas and President of TOKYO LNG TANKER CO., LTD. since April 2019. He has been working for Tokyo Gas for about 30 years since joining in 1990. He has various experiences mainly engaged in Production Department, Gas Resources Department and Power Business Department. Through his career, he has been involved substantial duties from the fields of a company’s overall strategies, including power business, LNG procurement and to the design and operation of LNG receiving terminals. Senior Analyst - Head of Gas Group The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) Hiroshi Hashimoto has been a Senior LNG / Natural Gas Analyst at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ) in Tokyo since April 2010, after working on energy and natural gas issues for four years from 2006 at the International Energy Agency (IEA). Prior to those, Hiroshi worked for Tokyo Gas for 20 years, assuming positions in LNG procurement (strategy, project development, and contracting), business development (infrastructure development), the New York Representative Office (liaison and research), and the Sodegaura LNG receiving terminal (LNG receiving, storing and sending-out operation management).
The Summit gathered some 250 senior executives from across the LNG and gas value chain in both Japan and globally. This Executive Summary details the key trends and commentary on the direction and the state of Japan’s LNG & gas contract models, new demand types, Japanese buyers and more.
Want to know further details about the Summit? Have questions about the benefits of attending or sponsoring the event? Take a look at our 2019 Post Event Report, showcasing:
The CWC Japan LNG & Gas Summit is proud to support Ashinaga Japan, a charity that provides educational and emotional support to orphaned children, allowing them to progress academically and realise their life goals. To join us in support of this worthy cause, please get in touch with our team today.
For more information on how to participate at the 2020 Summit, please contact Tyler Forbes or Elliott McGinn on +44 20 7978 0000 or email JapanLNG@thecwcgroup.com
The Only Commercial Forum in Japan for the LNG & Gas Industry
Returns to Tokyo on 23 - 24 April 2020
Distinguished Speakers
Masato SasakiDirector, Oil & Gas DivisionMinistry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI)
Masato Sasaki
He obtained his LLB from the University of Tokyo (1995).
Hiroki SatoManaging Executive Officer, Senior Operating Officer Business Development DepartmentJERA Co. Inc.
Hiroki Sato
He graduated from Keio University, specializing in Marketing Management and has previously worked as a diplomat in Middle East.
Satoshi TanazawaExecutive Officer & Senior General Manager, Gas Resources DeptTokyo Gas
Satoshi Tanazawa
Hiroshi HashimotoSenior Analyst - Head of Gas GroupThe Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
Hiroshi Hashimoto
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This write up reflects some of the key insights drawn by Robert Sims, Head of APAC Gas & LNG Research at Wood Mackenzie.
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