The inaugural CWC Japan LNG & Gas Summit, with participation and support from METI, JERA, Tokyo Gas and IEEJ, was a huge success seeing over 200 delegates in attendance. Global and local sellers & buyers, government representatives, trading houses, power companies and service providers met to discuss the evolving Japanese LNG market and its role in the international gas industry. As the commercially focused forum for the Japanese LNG industry, it was a unique opportunity to meet with prospective and current partners, and strike the best business deals in the largest and most established LNG market. CWC Group are pleased to announce that the Summit will be returning from 19-20 February 2019, Tokyo.
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. Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Fuel Transactions Officer JERA Co. Inc. Senior Executive Officer, Gas Resources & Energy Production Division Tokyo Gas Mr. Kimoto has been assigned as Senior Executive Officer, Gas Resources & Energy Production Division of Tokyo Gas since April 2017. He has been working for Tokyo Gas for more than 30 years since joining in 1986. He has various experiences mainly involved in Production Department and Gas Resources Department through his career, executing substantial duties from the field of LNG procurement to operation of LNG receiving terminals. He holds a Master of Engineering in Aeronautics from Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. President JERA Mr. Yuji Kakimi is the President of JERA Co., Inc, which was established in April 2015 based on the comprehensive alliance entered into between Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc and Tokyo Electric Power Company Incorporated, covering the entire energy supply chain, from upstream fuel investment and fuel procurement through power generation. Prior to this appointment, he worked for Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. since 1977. In Chubu, he was in charge of fuel procurement since 2008. He took on the additional responsibility of all international business such as power generation since 2012 as Senior Managing Executive Officer. He graduated from Wakayama University.
“The conference will be a great opportunity to discuss the dynamism of the Japanese LNG market & also explore new business opportunities around Asia.” Kentaro Kimoto, Chief Executive, Gas Resources & Energy, Tokyo Gas
“Year after year, CWC consistently attracts the LNG industry’s top global decision makers, forging lasting relationships, promoting meaningful dialogue and cultivating our industry’s NEXT big opportunity. NextDecade is proud to be a Platinum sponsor for this truly worthwhile occasion.” Kathlees Eisbrenner, CEO, NextDecade
To find out about the ‘five big takeaways’ from this year’s Summit, download the insightful report from Wood Mackenzie, that analyses how: 1. Emerging markets and sources of demand are becoming more important
Read the 2018 event report for all the event highlights, a snapshot of the companies that attended and to find out what the industry thought.
• Nobuo Tanaka, Chairman of The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, chaired an interesting first day and spoke on the future of Japan in a global LNG context • Leading players such as JERA, Tokyo Gas, IEEJ and Mitsui discussed their strategies and how they are opening new markets in Asia
• John McCarrick, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Diplomacy, U.S. State Department, analysed trade collaborations in LNG • SMBC and MUFG (two of the world’s largest banks in LNG), provided a very dynamic and informative project financing session • The Summit reviewed trending topics such as LNG as a fuel, which is set to become a notable source of demand in Japan and the evolving spot market in the region. European leaders also shared their expertise on how deregulation and infrastructure access can drive demand
• A successful networking drinks reception, hosted by Venture Global LNG, was held with amazing views of Tokyo and Koto Performance • The event received great feedback from attendees. John Baguley, Chief Operating Officer, LNG Limited comments: “An excellent series of panels and presentations addressing some of the significant issues facing the industry today”.
CWC Group are 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.
For more information on how to participate at the 2019 Summit, please contact Tyler Forbes or Elliott McGinn on +44 20 7978 0000 or email JapanLNG@thecwcgroup.com
CWC Japan LNG & Gas Summit returns in 2019
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Exclusive Summit addresses include:
Masato SasakiDirector, Oil & Gas Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI)
Masato Sasaki
He obtained his LLB from the University of Tokyo (1995).
Hiroki SatoSenior Executive Vice President, Chief Fuel Transactions OfficerJERA Co. Inc.
Hiroki Sato
Kentaro KimotoSenior Executive Officer, Gas Resources & Energy Production DivisionTokyo Gas
Kentaro Kimoto
Yuji KakimiPresidentJERA
Yuji Kakimi
Download the Executive Summary by Wood Mackenzie
2. New forms of demand will develop such as LNG bunkering
3. The market rebalance appears to be accelerating
4. Flexibility in long-term contracts is improving
5. Liquidity is still developing but optimisation is becoming more important
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