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Topics■ The 31st JCCP International Symposium■ The 21st Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium■ JCCP Alumni Meeting■ Executive Meeting in Uzbekistan■ Executive Meeting in Kuwait2013 MayJCCP NEWS No. 115 May 2013

Table of Contents
TopicsThe 31st JCCP International Symposium ............................................................................................................................ 3
Keynote Speech — Dr. Faith Birol, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency (IEA)....................................... 10
The 21st Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium (Preliminary Report) .......................................................................... 14
JCCP Alumni Meeting ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Executive Meeting in Uzbekistan ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Executive Meeting in Kuwait ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Personnel Exchange Programs
Environment Conference “Water and Waste Management” Held Jointly with KPC ....................................................... 22[New Course] Regular Course on Finance and Accounting Management ........................................................................ 26
CPJ Women’s Course on CSR of Japan’s Oil Companies for Qatar and UAE .................................................................... 28
CPJ Seminar on TPM Activities for Reﬁnery Maintenance Management for Iraq ............................................................ 31
CPJ Seminar on the Environment for LUKOIL ................................................................................................................... 34
CPJ Seminar on Petroleum Marketing and Distribution for Petrolimex .......................................................................... 36
CPJ Seminar on LNG Handling Technologies for Petrovietnam ....................................................................................... 38
CPJ/CPO Seminar on the Latest Technologies for Power Plant Facilities for Vietnam..................................................... 41
CPO Seminar on Power Plant Instrumentation and Control for Reﬁnery and Petrochemical Plant Engineers................ 44
CPO Seminar on Practical Training of Latest Process Control Technology for Oil & Gas Industry for SEIC in Russia ..... 46
CPO Seminar on World Energy Situation Held at ADNOC ................................................................................................ 49
CPO Seminar on TPM Held at Saudi Aramco’s Jeddah Reﬁnery ....................................................................................... 51
CPO Seminar on Upgrading Processes of Heavy Oil Held at the MPE No. 1 Reﬁnery in Myanmar .................................. 54
Report on the Training Cooperation Program: Saudi Arabia ........................................................................................... 56
Report on the Training Cooperation Program: Kuwait and Qatar ................................................................................... 58
Report on the Training Cooperation Program: UAE and Oman ....................................................................................... 60
JCCP Regular Courses Completed ................................................................................................................................... 62

Technical Cooperation
Signing Ceremony for Two Projects under the Special Cooperation Program for Vietnam ............................................ 65
TAKREER Research Centre Project Phase II (UAE): TRC Inauguration Ceremony ............................................................. 67
The 22nd Saudi Arabia-Japan Joint Symposium............................................................................................................... 69
The 14th Kuwait-Japan Joint Symposium ........................................................................................................................ 72
Researcher Invitation Program ........................................................................................................................................ 75

Graduates’ Voices................................................................................................................................................. 77

Announcements
Please Help Us Update Our Roster ................................................................................................................................... 78
Please Send Us a Message as Alumni............................................................................................................................... 78
Personnel Changes ........................................................................................................................................................... 79
Editorial Postscript ........................................................................................................................................................... 79

Cover photo
Taken by: Ryo Tsuji
Location: Minori Favorite Garden

Topics

The 31st JCCP International Symposium“Communication and Cooperation:
For Sustainable Future of Oil Industry”

Mr. Keizo Morikawa, President of JCCP (center), and the guest of honor, chairmen and panelists of the symposium

The 31st JCCP International Symposium was held
over two days, from January 30 to 31, 2013, under the
auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry,
and with the attendance of approximately 350 people
from inside and outside of Japan.

a stable supply of oil, and the development of humanresources and technologies to address those issues inthe two-day symposium, with the objective of creating
opportunities for producer-consumer cooperation towardsustainable development of the oil industry.

1. Theme

2. Overview

The theme of this year ’s symposium was“Communication and Cooperation: For Sustainable
Future of Oil Industry.” It was explored in detail in
two discussion sessions held on the second day, witha focus on “Change of Business Environment in Oil
Downstream and Human Resources Development” inthe morning and “Change of Business Environment in
Oil Downstream and Innovation of Technology” in theafternoon.
Global demand for oil is on the rise. Therefore,
measures for securing a stable supply of oil need to beconsidered not only from the perspective of emergency
preparedness, but also from the perspective of achieving
sustainable utilization of oil far into the future. Basedon this awareness, members from oil-producing andconsuming countries exchanged views on the mediumto long-term outlook of oil demand, issues for securing(1) First Day (January 30): Opening Ceremony
An opening ceremony was held at 2:00 p.m. on January
30, featuring an opening address by Mr. Keizo Morikawa,
President of JCCP, followed by a greeting from the guestof honor, Mr. Hisayoshi Ando, Director-General of the
National Resources and Fuel Department at METI.
In his speech, Mr. Morikawa spoke as follows: The
global energy outlook is facing a major turning point
today. Japan experienced an unprecedented nuclear
crisis in March 2011, which prompted many countries
to review their energy policy. Dramatic developments
have also been made in the new energy sources of
shale gas and shale oil. At the same time, however,both oil-producing and consuming countries have theresponsibility to prevent further global warming andbe conscious of their use of oil so we may hand this
precious resource to future generations. In the face

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of such changes, we must strengthen the industry’s
foundation and fulfill our responsibility of supplying
sufficient energy to people in our societies by acquiring
a good grasp of developments in global energy supply
and demand and doing our best to address the challenges
that come our way, keeping our eyes open to the latest
technological developments, and developing excellent
human resources for the future of the oil industry. Lastly,
Mr. Morikawa expressed his hope that the two-day
symposium will be fruitful to everyone in the audience,and that they will gain fresh perspectives on the themespresented in the speeches and discussion sessions.
Next, Mr. Ando spoke as follows: Almost two years
have passed since the 3/11 disaster. During this time,
oil-producing countries have been of tremendous help inallowing us to provide fuels to people in disaster-stricken
areas. I would like to express my greatest appreciation
to you all. Through this experience, we recognizedanew the good relations that exist between Japan andoil-producing countries, and strengthened our resolve
to continue these relationships over the long term. The
theme of this year’s symposium is “Communication andCooperation for Sustainable Future of Oil Industry.” It
tells us that both oil-producing and consuming countries
share the same view of the importance of maintaining
a stable supply of resources. I hope we can strengthen
our cooperative relationship through this symposium.
(2) Keynote Speech
Following the opening greetings, Dr. Fatih Birol,
Chief Economist, International Energy Agency (IEA),
gave a keynote speech on “World Energy Outlook,”
and summarized the important message of the IEA
publication World Energy Outlook 2012 released lastNovember, as follows: “The key message I would like toshare with you today is the very fact that the foundationsof the global energy system are shifting, and shifting
rather rapidly. Players who are able to understand theshift will be able to position themselves, their countries,
their companies, and their family budget, and those who
cannot understand what is happening will be the losers.
Therefore, it is important to understand those shifts.
“I believe there are three drivers of this shift. The
first is the resurgence of oil and gas production in
selected countries, namely the United States, Canada
and Iraq. The development of non-conventional oil andgas resources such as shale gas, tight oil and Canadianoil sands by the United States and Canada, and thelarge-scale development of oil resources in Iraq, are4s 4OPICS s

particularly important.
“The second driver is on the nuclear front. After
Fukushima, we saw some countries changing their
nuclear policies toward a lower share of nuclear power intheir energy mix. If nuclear power goes down, something
has to go up in order to fill the gap, and this will have
implications on the global energy picture.
“The third driver of the shift is energy efficiency.
Energy efficiency has been talked about for many years,
but for the first time I can personally observe a growing
momentum on energy efficiency in terms of legislation—
not in terms of words, but in terms of legislation andlegal steps.”
In view of these three drivers, Dr. Birol said it should
be clear to anyone’s eyes that the global energy system
will be changing dynamically in the future, and went
on to discuss the various elements of change. A detailed
summary of Dr. Birol’s speech is provided on pages 10
to 13 in this issue of JCCP NEWS.
(3) Special Lectures
Dr. Birol’s keynote speech was followed by four
special lectures.
1) Oil Sustainability in Carbon Constrained World—
The Doha Climate Gateway: Challenges Beyond
2012
Mr. Abdullah Al Sarhan
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Mr. Al Sarhan based his lecture on the Doha Climate
Gateway that was adopted by the COP18 conference heldin December 2012, and discussed Saudi Arabia’s resolve
to do its part in mitigating climate change as a member

Special lecture: Mr. Abdullah Al Sarhan, Energy andEnvironment Advisor, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral
Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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of the Framework Convention on Climate Change. He
also noted that oil and natural gas will continue to be
an important part of the global energy mix, and thatsustainability of those energy resources is a vital issue
to both oil producers and consumers. Furthermore,
Mr. Al Sarhan stressed the importance of technology
innovation in mitigating climate change, and described
Saudi Arabia’s technological development initiatives.
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Dr. Fesharaki explained that in the oil upstream
sector, the increased production of non-conventionaloil resources such as shale gas and tight oil is changing
the global oil supply-demand balance, as well as thebalance of power between oil-producing and consuming
countries, and that in the oil downstream sector, the active
construction of large-scale refineries in oil-producing
countries is shifting the center of global oil downstream
operations from oil-consuming countries to oil-producing
countries. As a result, Dr. Fesharaki said there will bea clear distinction between those who will survive andthose who will not, according to the law of the survivalof the fittest, and predicted the future of the oil industry.

said human resources are the most important element,
and explained how KNPC is making company-wide
efforts for their development.

Special lecture: Mr. Hatem Ibrahim Al-Awadhi,
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Mr. Al Dandany explained Saudi Aramco’s strategic
goal of becoming the world’s leading oil company,
and introduced the company’s efforts to achieve that
goal. According to Mr. Al Dandany, Saudi Aramco
is expanding both its oil upstream and downstream
operations on a global scale, and is developing pragmatic
personnel through training programs that adopt the latest
technologies, based on the awareness that the key tosuccess lies in the development of outstanding humanresources to support those operations.

Special lecture: Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki, Chairman,
FACTS Global Energy, Inc.

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Mr. Al-Awadhi spoke about KNPC’s $40 billion
mega-investment plan that includes a clean fuel project
consisting of the construction of new refineries and clean
fuel production processes by 2020, and the company’s
vision to establish a presence as a leader in the global oil
industry. To bring the project to success, Mr. Al-Awadhi

Special lecture: Mr. Jamil F. Al Dandany, Director of Education
Partnerships, Saudi Aramco

The four special lectures provided the understandingthat the world’s oil industry is undergoing majorchanges, and that the development of outstanding humanresources capable of taking charge of these changes is apriority strategic issue to triumph as winners.

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(4) Reception
A reception was held after the keynote speech andspecial lectures. Mr. Ken Watanabe, Director, Petroleum
Refining and Reserve Division, National Resources
and Fuel Department, METI, gave a welcome speech,followed by Mr. Andrew Laah Yakubu, Group Managing
Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), who led a toast after giving a brief greeting.

Mr. Andrew Laah Yakubu, Group Managing Director, NNPC

(5) Second Day (January 31): Discussion Sessions
The program for the second day consisted ofDiscussion Session 1 in the morning and Discussion
Session 2 in the afternoon.
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In Session 1, four panelists gave presentations on
the theme of “Change of Business Environment in Oil
Downstream and Human Resources Development,” anddiscussed their company’s initiatives to develop nextgeneration leaders with an eye to creating a new era forthe oil industry.
The panelists were: Mr. Husain Ali Sanasiri, Team
Leader, Executive Performance Management, Kuwait
Petroleum Corporation (KPC); Ms. Raiha Azni Abdul
Rahman, Vice President, Human Resource Management
Division, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS); Mr.
Ali bin Abdullah Al-Riyami, Director General of Oil and
Gas Marketing, Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG), Oman;
and Mr. Andrew Laah Yakubu, Group Managing Director,
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
As chairman of Session 1, Mr. Yoshida summarized
the session as follows: In this session, representatives
from four companies gave presentations on the theme of6s 4OPICS s“Change of Business Environment in Oil Downstreamand Human Resources Development.” All four
companies have a large social responsibility in theirrespective countries to provide a stable supply of oil andgas, and are making bold corporate changes with a clear
agenda to fulfill their responsibilities into the future.
To achieve future growth, it is essential to makesincere efforts to introduce new technologies that
respond to changes in the business environment andto develop human resources who can deal with thosechanges. Each of the four companies represented in thissession places emphasis on human resource development
and endeavors to develop people by actively introducing
effective training methods.
Outstanding personnel form the foundation ofcompetitive companies. The development of humanresources therefore has high priority in achieving
continuous growth in any company. Moreover, while thedevelopment, improvement and steady implementationof educational programs is important to developing
human resources, it is important above all else to
generate greater consciousness in each employee andguide them so they can pursue their own potentials
through personal development.
Since each country has its own history, culture andunique circumstances, personnel development strategies
must be based on distinct values in each country andcompany. However, at the same time, it is also important
to interact with those in other countries who face similar
issues and mutually learn from each other’s experiences.
Much was learned from the four presentations
today. It would be wonderful if Japan and oil-producing
countries can continue to hold exchanges and mutually
cooperate in building strong companies.
2) Session 2
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Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.)In Session 2, five panelists gave presentations on
the theme of “Change of Business Environment in
Oil Downstream and Innovation of Technology,” andintroduced new technological challenges made in theircompanies.
The panelists were: Mr. Ardhy N. Mokobombang, Vice
President, Strategic Planning, Business Development &Operational Risk – Refining Directorate, PT Pertamina(Persero); Mr. Sultan Abdul Rahman Al Bigishi, Vice
President, Operations Division, Ruwais Refinery, Abu

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Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER); Ms. Nihad
Ahmed Moosa, Director General, State Company for
Oil Projects (SCOP), Ministry of Oil-Iraq; Mr. Uthman
A. Al-Ghamdi, Manager, Operations Department, Ras
Tanura Refinery, Saudi Aramco; and Mr. Yukinori
Kawashima, Assistant General Manager - Production
Control, Yokkaichi Refinery, Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd..
As chairman of Session 2, Mr. Matsumura summarized
the session as follows: Today, five panelists gave
presentations that focused on the advancement of oil
refining, collaboration with the petrochemical industry,
pipeline and tank yard development plans, researchframeworks for the above and the demonstration of
new technologies. Indonesia is addressing its growing
domestic demand for oil by pursuing a new vision for therefining business to be achieved by 2025. In Abu Dhabi,a technical development center has been established forthe development of refinery assistance technologies andhuman resources. In Iraq, a large-scale infrastructure
construction project has been launched with the aim ofincreasing its crude oil export capacity. In Saudi Arabia,
a new project initiative has been launched with the aim of
improving the quality of oil products and establishing acooperative relationship with the petrochemical industry.
The Japanese presentation introduced the flare gas
recovery technology that Cosmo Oil has commercializedin cooperation with TAKREER. All of the presentations
offered important themes pertaining to future oil supplydemand trends and environmental countermeasures.
They also illustrated worldwide technical trends inenergy conservation and environmental technologies
and the diversification of products in collaboration withthe petrochemical industry as a means for strengthening
refinery competitiveness.
Today’s panelists all emphasized the necessity ofmaking national efforts to develop technologies incooperation with domestic and foreign partners, insteadof outsourcing technical development to external
licensors and other such foreign institutions, as has
been done up to now. Behind this understanding lies
an evolving environment in which companies can nolonger expect to survive international competition
without tackling new challenges. Moreover, tacklingnew challenges requires pragmatic human resource
development at all stages of operation, through onsite
experience in refining, storage and transportation
operations, and not by studying books.
Cosmo Oil cultivated the flare gas recovery
system as its own technology developed jointly with

Toyo Engineering, and succeeded in its practicalapplication to the Ruwais Refinery in cooperation with
TAKREER. That this successful experience provided
a rare opportunity for personal development to young
engineers in UAE and Japan is a source of pride andhonor to Cosmo Oil.
The oil industries in oil-producing countries andJapan alike have accumulated vast experience andtechnologies through refinery operations. To continue
to survive in the coming era, oil-producing countries
and Japan need to mutually exchange and share theirtechnologies and expertise. We can expect to see the riseof new, competitive refineries from such cooperation
between oil-producing countries and Japan. On aclosing note, I therefore ask that greater efforts than everbefore be made to deepen mutual exchanges among ourcountries.

3. Closing Statement
After the discussion sessions, Mr. Masataka Sase,
Executive Director of JCCP, took the podium todeliver the closing message. He first noted that eventsof significant bearing on the energy supply-demandbalance are occurring one after another in today’s world,
including the large increases in global demand for energy,
uncertainties in the future of nuclear power generation,
the potentials of shale oil and gas development, andfull-scale reconstruction and increased oil production
capacity in Iraq. Mr. Sase said that these topics havebeen addressed from various angles by the panelists ofthis year’s international symposium, who presented a
direction for dealing with them through human resource
development and technical innovation initiatives overan information-filled, fruitful two days. Reiterating theobjectives of the JCCP International Symposium, which
are to create an opportunity for exchanges among energy
experts from oil-producing countries and Japan andcontribute to the stable supply and demand of energy
by deepening mutual understanding, Mr. Sase statedthat the objectives have again been met this year owing
to the participation of a large number of people frominside and outside of Japan, and thanked everyone on
behalf of JCCP.
* Presentation materials from the symposium are available
on JCCP’s website (http://www.jccp.or.jp) for yourreference.

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The 31st JCCP International Symposium Program“Communication and Cooperation: For Sustainable Future of Oil Industry”
Date

Time

Jan. 30 (Wed)14:00 – 17:35

Proceedings
Opening ceremony
Opening address
Mr. Keizo Morikawa, President of JCCP
Guest-of-honor speech
Mr. Hisayoshi Ando, Director-General, Natural Resources andFuel Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, METI
Keynote speeches
Dr. Faith Birol, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Special lectures
Mr. Abdullah Al Sarhan, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki, FACTS Global Energy Inc.
Mr. Hatem Ibrahim Al-Awadhi, Kuwait National Petroleum Company(KNPC)
Mr. Jamil F. Al Dandany, Saudi Aramco (on behalf of Mr. Nasser Al-Naﬁsee)Jan. 31 (Thu)

18:00 – 20:00

Reception

9:30 – 12:00

Session 1 “Change of Business Environment in Oil Downstream and Human
Resources Development”

13:30 – 16:00

Session 2 “Change of Business Environment in Oil Downstream and Innovation ofTechnology”

16:00 – 16:10

Closing address: Mr. Masataka Sase, Executive Director of JCCP

Keynote Speech
Country
FranceSpeaker

Speech Title

Dr. Faith Birol
Chief Economist,
International Energy Agency (IEA)

World Energy Outlook

Special Lectures
Country
Saudi Arabia

USA
KuwaitSaudi Arabia

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SpeakerMr. Abdullah Al Sarhan
Energy and Environment Advisor, Ofﬁce of theAssistant Minister for Petroleum Affairs,
Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki
Chairman, FACTS Global Energy, Inc.
Mr. Hatem Ibrahim Al-Awadhi
Deputy Managing Director – Projects,
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
Mr. Jamil F. Al Dandany, Director of Education
Partnerships, Saudi Aramco

Speech Title
Oil Sustainability in Carbon Constrained WorldThe Doha Climate Gateway: Challenges Beyond
2012

Strategic Shifts in the Global Oil Equation
Kuwait National Petroleum Company $40 Billion
Mega Investment Plan
Saudi Aramco – Technology in Human Resource
Development

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Session 1: Change of Business Environment in Oil Downstream and Human Resources Development
Chairman: Mr. Morihiro Yoshida
Managing Director, Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP)Country
KuwaitMalaysiaJapan(canceled)

Oman

Nigeria

Speaker

Speech Title

Mr. Husain Ali Sanasiri
Team Leader, Executive Performance Management,
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)
Ms. Raiha Azni Abdul Rahman
Vice President, Human Resource Management
Division, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Mr. Nobutaka Nohara
Associate Executive Ofﬁcer, General Manager,
Corporate Administrative & Financial Affairs
Division, JGC Corporation
Mr. Ali bin Abdullah Al-Riyami
Director General of Oil and Gas Marketing,
Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG)
Mr. Andrew Laah Yakubu
Group Managing Director, Nigerian National
Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

K-LEAD – Journey to the Corporate Academy

Building a Sustainable Human Capital Strategy– Building Own Timber
Development of Globally Competitive Human
Resources

Oman’s Future Oil and Gas Industry

Change of Business Environment in Oil
Downstream and Human Resources
Development

Session 1 panelists

Session 2 panelists

Session 2: Change of Business Environment in Oil Downstream and Innovation of Technology
Chairman: Mr. Hideto Matsumura
Director, Senior Executive Ofﬁcer, Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.
Country
Indonesia

UAE

Iraq

Saudi Arabia

Japan

Speaker

Speech Title

Mr. Ardhy N. Mokobombang
Vice President, Strategic Planning, Business
Development & Operational Risk – Reﬁning
Directorate, PT Pertamina (Persero)
Mr. Sultan Abdul Rahman Al Bigishi
Vice President, Operations Division, Ruwais Reﬁnery,
Abu Dhabi Oil Reﬁning Company (TAKREER)
Ms. Nihad Ahmed Moosa
Director General, State Company for Oil Projects(SCOP), Ministry of Oil-Iraq
Mr. Uthman A. Al-Ghamdi
Manager, Operations Department, Ras Tanura
Reﬁnery, Saudi Aramco
Mr. Yukinori Kawashima
Assistant General Manager – Production Control,
Yokkaichi Reﬁnery, Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.

Meeting the Energy Challenge in the World’s
Largest Archipelago

Strategy of TAKREER on R&D for Sustainable
Future of Reﬁning Industry
Blueprint for Iraqi Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Development and Plans for Pipeline Network
and Storage in Oil Industry
Ras Tanura Reﬁnery Clean Fuel Project Fosters
Technology to Gain Efﬁciency
Flare Gas Recovery Project at TAKREER Ruwais
Reﬁnery

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World Energy Outlook
Dr. Faith Birol
Chief Economist
International Energy Agency (IEA)

IEA published World Energy Outlook 2012 lastNovember, presenting projections for global energy
demand-supply balance through to 2035 and measures
for achieving an energy-efficient world. Today, I wish
to explain what types of issues IEA deems necessary toaddress in order to stabilize the global energy balance
between now and 2035.

1. Message of World Energy Outlook 2012
Let me start by telling you a bit about where we arein the global energy picture today. The key message I
would like to share with you based on our World Energy
Outlook 2012 is the very fact that the foundations of
the global energy system are shifting, and are shifting
rather rapidly.
Players who are able to understand the shift will
be able to position themselves, their countries, theircompanies, and their family budget, while those who
cannot understand what is happening will be losers.
Therefore, we think it is important to understand theshift.
I believe there are three dimensions of this shift, or
three drivers. The first is the resurgence of oil and gas
production in selected countries. There are three that areespecially crucial here: the United States, Canada andIraq. We see strong growth and further growth potential
in these countries, which will change major dynamics.
The second driver is on the nuclear front. After
Fukushima, we saw some countries changing their
nuclear policies. Germany, Switzerland, and Italy
have closed the doors on nuclear power. France says
it would like to see a lower share of nuclear power in
the French energy mix. These changes in policies will
have implications on the global energy mix and CO2
emissions. At the same time, if nuclear power goes down,

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something has to go up in order to fill the gap, so there
will be implications on the global energy picture.
The third driver of the shift in the global energy
system comes from an unexpected corner. Energy
efficiency has been talked about for many years, but for
the first time I personally observe a growing momentum
on energy efficiency in terms of legislation—not in termsof words, but in terms of legislation and legal steps.
In the current 5-year plan, China has set a very
ambitious energy efficiency target. If China reaches thattarget, there will be implications for all of us in termsof the global energy picture. The United States recently
set fuel efficiency standards for cars. This is also very
important for the global oil markets in the coming years.
Europe, as well, issued a European energy efficiency
directive, a legal basis for efficiency improvement. Thus
we see a growing momentum on energy efficiency, notonly in terms of words, but also in terms of legal steps.

2. Future Trend in Global Energy Demand
From here, let me turn to the future and see what ishappening. When we look at the global energy demandin the coming years, we see that the countries I am
representing here today—the OECD countries and the
IEA countries—used an amount of energy corresponding
to about two-thirds of the global energy demand in the
mid-1970s when IEA was founded. However, soon theshare of our member countries will decrease to one-third.
Then where will demand growth come from? It will
come from China, India and the Middle East countries
themselves. So the message is clear. The center of gravity
of global energy use is moving to the East slowly but
surely, which means that investments, attention andpolicies need to be geared toward the East as well,together with the use of energy.

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Within 10 years’ time, the United States will be thenumber one oil producer in the world as well as thenumber one natural gas producer in the world. This will
have major implications on the economy, energy policy,
and maybe even on foreign policy.

4. Changes in the Relationship between
the Middle East Oil-producing Countries
and Europe, the United States, and Asia

3. U.S. Energy Independence and Its
Implications
Conventional oil production in the United Stateshas been declining year by year, but as a result of newtechnologies, we are now seeing a reversal of that trend.
It is showing a V-trend, namely owing to unconventionaloil. According to our projections, in a few years’ time
the United States will be the number-one oil producer inthe world. Note, however, that I said “producer.” Saudi
Arabia will remain, for many years to come, the number
one oil exporter in the world. Producers and exporters
differ from each other.

One of the implications of the changing status of theUnited States will be on the Middle East. Until recently,
the United States was importing a significant amount ofoil from the Middle East countries. As a result of thesedevelopments, therefore, U.S. imports from the Middle
East may well be reduced to a minimum, if not to zero.
At the same time, the pattern of Middle East exports
will change as well. Until recently, 50% of Middle East
exports went to the West and 50% to the East, but about
90% may now go to Asia.
There will also be an ever-growing oil-trade link
between the Gulf countries and Asian economies. I am
sure this oil-trade link will be multiplied or added to bydifferent links ranging from trade of other commodities,
investment patterns, foreign policy, and various otherissues.

5. Implications on Energy Security
Changes in the oil and gas markets have implications
on energy security. Energy security is a very crucial topic
for many countries. In China, India and Europe, we seea growing reliance on oil and gas imports, and energy
security is becoming a major concern.
There is one exception: the United States, whichDiﬀerent trends in oil & gas import dependency
Net oil & gas import dependency in selected countriesJapan

Gas Imports 100%

2010
2035

80%
European Union
60%

On the natural gas front, again conventional gas in
the United States has been declining for many years, but
as a result of the shale gas revolution we see an increase
in total gas production in the United States. Very soon
the United States will be the number one natural gas
producer in the world, overtaking Russia.

40%
20%

China
India
United States

0%
Gas Exports 20%
20%

40%

60%

80%

100%
Oil imports

While dependence on imported oil & gas rises in many countries,
the United States swims against the de

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is going completely in the opposite direction, toward
improving energy security. In terms of gas, we expect
the United States will be a gas exporter very soon, andits oil imports will decrease to a minimum.
The United States has made large steps toward energy
self-sufficiency, owing not only to the growth in domestic
oil production, but also to the improvement in the energy
efficiency of cars and trucks, which put downward
pressure on domestic oil demand. Increasing domestic
oil production and decreasing domestic oil consumption
translated into the success story of the United Statesmaking great strides toward self-sufficiency.
This success story is thus not only attributable to
North Dakota, but also to Detroit, the home of many car
manufacturers. It is a joint effort between production
growth and decline in consumption as a result ofefficiency.

to highlight here is China. According to our analysis,
more than 30% of the growth in Iraqi oil production will
come from oil fields that are either owned by Chinesecompanies or by a consortium that includes Chinesecompanies. Iraqi oil will go to Beijing, and from Beijing
a significant amount of investment will go into Iraqi’soil, electricity, and other sectors. We call this the B-to-B
trade (Baghdad-to-Beijing trade). It is growing stronger,
as both countries need and complement each other.

6. Global Implications of Oil Resource
Development in Iraq
In our World Energy Outlook 2012, one country welooked at in depth is Iraq. We studied Iraq from A to Z,
from oil and gas to electricity and water. As a result, ourprojections show that there is strong potential for Iraq
to contribute to global oil markets.
In just the last two years, we have seen growth inIraq of about 800,000 b/d. We believe Iraq will havea production of around 6 million b/d by 2020, withpotential for further growth thereafter.

When we look at trade, 50% of Iraqi oil exports
go to Asia and 50% to the rest of the world at present.
However, this will change drastically, so that about
80% of Iraqi oil will go to Asia. A country that I wish

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7. Foreign Cooperation for Oil
Development in Iraq
We are witnessing very impressive growth in Iraq.
This growth, which is very important for the global
oil markets, should not be taken for granted, however.
There are at least two major challenges for that picture
to be realized.
One is the lack of governance. The oil sector in Iraq
does not have a hydrocarbon law that all stakeholders
agree on. There are differences between the central
government and regional governments that should
be resolved as soon as possible so that badly needed
investment can come into the country and allow
production export revenues to grow.
If our central scenario is to be realized, our numbers
show that in 20 years’ time Iraqi GDP will reach thecurrent GDP level of Saudi Arabia. The country has
the potentials to prosper rapidly if the oil revenues are
there. In order to secure oil revenues, there is a need toestablish, as soon as possible, a hydrocarbon law thateveryone agrees on. This is the first challenge before
production growth can be achieved.
Second, there are infrastructure problems. The bulk ofoil growth in Iraq will come from four super giant fields

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around Basra in the South. These four super giant fields
are at the heart of the growth in Iraqi oil production.
However, there is a problem with the availability of
injection water that is needed for production. The
availability of natural water, the aquifer, is limited in
Iraq, so what is needed is to pump seawater into thefields. To this end, there are plans for seawater projects
in Iraq, which we hope will be implemented quickly tomaximize oil production. There are also challenges inincreasing the capacity of oil export terminals.
These are the two major problems that stand in theway of the central scenario: governance in the oil sector
in Iraq and technical challenges. If these challenges
are not overcome, we may see much lower production
growth, or what we call delayed growth. This is neither
good for Iraq, nor for consumers. Therefore, we musthope that these two challenges in Iraq—governance inthe oil sector and technical problems—are resolved assoon as possible.
One more point about Iraq. Today in Iraq, there areshortages of electricity. According to our analysis, an
Iraqi citizen receives only 8 hours of electricity perday. This is a serious issue, and the Iraqi government ismaking huge efforts to bring new power to the system.
As we have recommended to the Iraqi government,
we hope to see less oil and more natural gas in electricity
generation. Many fields in Iraq have a major flaring
problem, and a project is therefore being implemented
to address the issue. We hope to see the flaring fixed andmore natural gas used in Iraq.

8. Summary
Today, governments have an extremely difficult job interms of the energy sector, because they need to reconcile
different priorities: energy, environment and economy.
Certain things that may be good news for energy may be
bad news for the economy or environment, or somethingthat looks interesting from an environmental point ofview may not work well for the energy sector or havenegative implications for the economy. Therefore,

energy decisions need to be weighed carefully as to theirimplications on the three determinants, as well as to thestructural long-term needs of a given country.
Global energy production—oil, gas and their use—ischanging, and this change will have major economic
and geopolitical implications. To see, observe, andunderstand these changes, and to set the correct policies
for energy, the economy and foreign policy is crucial
for all of us.
Our numbers show that Iraq will play a crucial rolein the oil markets in the coming years with its huge oiland gas reserves that allow low-cost energy production.
However, two challenges confront Iraq before it can playthis decisive role in the global energy market and for thecountry’s very destiny itself.
There are two trends, which are both difficult tounderstand. One is that CO2 emissions are increasing,as is the frequency of extreme weather events. The
other trend is that attention given to climate change
is decreasing. Climate change is slipping off theinternational energy policy agenda and receiving less andless attention. This means that even if we find a solution
for climate change, it will be expensive; and the more
expensive it is, the more difficult it will be to convince
the world to reach an agreement. We may well be seeing
ourselves in a vicious circle in terms of climate change.
However, energy efficiency is within reach. The
awareness that most energy efficiency policies can be
implemented using existing technologies is important toachieving a sustainable and economically viable energy
system.
Let me finish with one last point. This is not aprediction but a hope. Four years ago, in World Energy
Outlook when it was published and again in Tokyo, I
predicted that an unconventional energy revolution—ashale revolution—is starting. That prediction came true.
Now, my hope is to see another unconventional energy
revolution, but this time one for energy efficiency. As
my closing words, I wish to say that Japan is a very good
example to inspire this revolution.
Thank you very much for your attention.
<Summary by: Hisayoshi Tanda, Administration Dept.>

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The 21st Joint GCC-Japan Environment
Symposium (Preliminary Report)

Important ﬁgures and panelists of the symposium

The 21st Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium
was held on February 5 and 6, 2013 in Doha, Qatar. Coorganized by JCCP and Qatar Petroleum (QP), this year’s
symposium was themed “Sustainable Environment,
Climate Change and Renewable Energy for Oil and
Gas Industry.”
An opening ceremony kicked off the symposiumon the 5th, with opening speeches given by Dr. Ali
Hamed Al-Mulla, Manager of Corporate Environment& Sustainable Development at QP; H.E. Mr. Kenjiro
Monji, Japanese Ambassador to Qatar; and Mr. Morihiro
Yoshida, Managing Director of JCCP. An audience ofmore than 160 from the GCC countries and Japan filled
the venue, including Dr. Takashi Tatsumi, Directorand Executive Vice President of the Tokyo Institute ofTechnology (leader of the Japanese delegation).
After the opening ceremony, Dr. Tatsumi gave akeynote speech on “Tackling Challenges to Sustainable
Energy and Environment.”
Following the keynote speech, a total of 23 technicalpapers were presented by experts from the GCC
countries and Japan, in three presentation sessions and aforum held over the course of the two-day event. Session
1 covered “Carbon Capture & Storage, Alternative
Energy Applications,” Session 2 “Oil and Gas Industry
Environmental Issues” and Session 3 “Protection of the
Marine Environment, Wastewater Treatment,” while
the forum examined “Best Environmental Practices in
Refineries.” Active discussions took place in all sessions
and the forum, and presentations on Japan’s advanced
environmental technologies particularly elicited strong
interest from GCC experts.
The forum was the first undertaking of its kind in
the symposium. Focusing specifically on environmental
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issues in refineries, it featured presentations anddiscussions on best environmental practices by speakers
representing refineries in the GCC countries and Japan,
and provided an opportunity to exchange practicalinformation among refinery experts.
After the forum, Dr. Al-Mulla closed the symposiumwith a speech of appreciation to all symposium
participants, JCCP and QP.
In a press conference held after Dr. Tatsumi’s keynote
speech, Dr. Al-Mulla and Mr. Yoshida responded toquestions from the press about JCCP activities in theregion and about the environment symposium. Newsof the press conference and symposium was extensively
reported in seven local newspapers on the following day(three English-language newspapers and four Arabic
newspapers), and contributed to increasing publicrecognition of JCCP’s presence in Qatar.
Prior to the opening of the symposium, the Japanesedelegation was given the honor of visiting with H.E.
Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy& Industry, Chairman & Managing Director of QP.
Thus on the 4th, a delegation composed of Dr. Tatsumi,
Mr. Yoshida, Mr. Junichi Kasuya, General Managerof the JCCP Riyadh Office, and Yukiteru Watanabe,
Deputy General Manager of the Technical Cooperation
Department at JCCP, paid a courtesy call on the Minister.
JCCP would like to extend its deepest appreciation to
everyone who cooperated in the successful implementationof the symposium.
<by Yukiteru Watanabe, Technical Cooperation Dept.>* The names of the panelists, their presentations and othersuch details will be provided in the next issue of JCCP
NEWS.

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JCCP Alumni Meeting
1. Purpose of the Meeting

3. Overview of the Alumni Meeting

In November 2012, JCCP organized and held the First
JCCP Alumni Meeting with three specific objectives,
namely to: (1) verify the effects and evaluation of JCCP
personnel exchange programs and technical cooperation
projects in counterpart oil-producing countries in orderto improve future activities and strengthen personal
exchanges between the countries and Japan; (2) strengthen
further relations between counterpart oil-producing
countries and Japan by requesting their continued support
and cooperation in JCCP activities and building a networkof JCCP counterpart oil-producing countries; and (3)maintain contact with JCCP alumni, many of whom havebecome executive officers and managers in state-run oil
companies in their respective countries and now contributeto the stable import of crude oil supplies to Japan.

First, a meeting was held with the managers of humanresource development departments from Abu Dhabi
National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Abu Dhabi Oil
Refining Company (TAKREER). With regard to JCCP
training programs, the managers (1) requested theimplementation of more customized programs in Abu
Dhabi and (2) expressed their desire for programs that
introduce Japanese ceremonies and formalities that are
deeply related to market transaction practices in Japanand Japan’s unique customs and culture underlying thoseformalities and ceremonies (particularly programs that
handle finance, that would help improve communication
skills and practical skills for engaging in transactions
and negotiations in foreign economies).
Second, a discussion was held with important
figures in UAE to hear their requests and expectationsof future JCCP activities. Mr. Sultan Ahmed Ajlan
Al-Mehairi, Director Marketing & Refining, ADNOC(’89 alumnus), said that UAE is appreciative of thecooperation JCCP has extended to UAE to date, and setshigh hopes on the numerous results produced thus far
and on JCCP’s continued cooperation in the future. Mr.
Jasem Ali Al-Sayegh, CEO, TAKREER (’89 alumnus),
thanked JCCP for the favorable results of personnel
exchange programs and technical cooperation projects,
expressed strong interest in refinery wastewaterprojects and photovoltaic projects, and requested
environmental and energy conservation projects to be
moved forward. H.E. Dr. Maitha Salem Al Shamsi,

2. Reason for Holding the Alumni Meetingin UAEUAE was selected to host the first meeting for threereasons: (1) UAE is an extremely important country toJapan, as it is the second-largest supplier of crude oiland fourth-largest supplier of natural gas to Japan (asof 2011); (2) Japan has a stake in UAE’s oilfields; and(3) there are more than 650 JCCP alumni in UAE (asof Sept. 30, 2012, including multiple participation) andthe largest ratio of alumni who hold important posts
in national oil companies and associated companies
compared to other countries.

Opening ceremony(Mr. Masataka Sase, Executive Director of JCCP)

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4. Reunion
A reunion was held at the Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu
Dhabi on November 28, 2012. JCCP alumni in UAE
were broadly invited to attend, and as a result, 110 people
from UAE turned out for the gathering. Combined with40 members from Japan, the reunion was a grand affair
attended by around 150 people.
Many important figures in UAE also graced the eventwith their presence. They included the following:
Mr. Jasem Ali Al-Sayegh, CEO, TAKREER (right)

Minister of State, acknowledged that JCCP has mademany significant achievements in UAE, but suggested
the future implementation of technical cooperation with
Abu Dhabi University or other universities, as well,besides UAE University.
Third, a questionnaire was distributed and collectedfrom JCCP alumni. As a result, 88.2% of respondents said
JCCP training has greatly benefited them in their present
duties. More specifically, 44.8% said offsite training(visits to corporate head offices, refineries, etc.) was mostbeneficial, followed by 31.1% who cited exposure to
Japanese history and culture, and 24.1% who mentioned
lectures at JCCP Headquarters. With respect to areas inwhich they wish to receive technical cooperation, quality
control, energy conservation, wastewater treatment andrenewable energies topped the list.

■ TAKREER
Mr. Jasem Ali Al- Sayegh, CEO (’89 alumnus)
Mr. Ismail Al Mulla, Senior Vice President (’89
alumnus)■ National Gas Shipping Company (NGSCO) and
Abu Dhabi National Tanker Company (ADNATCO)
Mr. Ali Obaid Al-Yabhouni, CEO (’97 alumnus)■ Abu Dhabi National Chemicals Company(ChemaWEyaat)
Mr. Mohamed Abdulla Al Azdi, CEO (’83 alumnus)■ ADNOC Distribution
Mr. Abudulla Salem Al Dhaheri, General Manager(’95 alumnus)■ UAE University
Dr. Nabil A. Ibrahim, Chancellor
Dr. Reyadh A. Almehaideb, Dean of Engineering

JCCP alumni

JCCP alumni

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Many other alumni who currently hold important
positions in major departments in their organizations
also gathered for the reunion and fondly reminisced
about JCCP. Everyone retained a favorable impression
not only of their training experience, but also of Japan
itself, including Japan’s history and culture, and said if
the occasion arises, they would like to revisit Japan andreceive JCCP training once again.
On the Japanese side, the reunion was attended by
H.E. Mr. Yoshihiko Kamo, Japanese Ambassador to
UAE, other staff of the Japanese Embassy in UAE, andmembers from Japanese oil companies in UAE. JCCP
was represented by Mr. Masataka Sase, Executive
Director; Mr. Morihiro Yoshida, Managing Director;
and relevant officers. Ambassador Kamo said it waswonderful to see UAE and Japan deepen mutual
understanding through such opportunities as the reunion.
The reunion was also a showcase of Japanese culture,and included a performance of classical Japanese dance,
displays of Japanese flower arrangements (ikebana), andofferings of Japanese cuisine.

5. Summary
The JCCP Alumni Meeting achieved the following
two main results.
First, JCCP was able to gain an accurate grasp of
the needs in UAE through meetings with managersof human resource development departments in suchorganizations as ADNOC and TAKREER. The UAE
side had more requests than could be immediately
met, but these requests provided a basic direction forincorporating the needs of the participating side in future
training programs.
Second, the large turnout of JCCP alumni in UAE
to the reunion provided an indication of JCCP’s strong
presence in UAE and UAE’s strong interest in Japan.
It also strengthened networks and exchanges not only
between UAE and Japan, but also within UAE.
JCCP intends to hold alumni meetings again in otheroil-producing countries, with the aim of grasping theneeds in each country and contributing to the expansionof both Japan’s and JCCP’s presence in the region.
<by Kosuke Inoue, Administration Dept.>

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Executive Meeting in Uzbekistan
Mr. Masataka Sase, Executive Director of JCCP,
visited Uzbekistan from October 14 to 18, 2012, to holdpolicy dialogues with the top management of state-run
oil companies in the country as part of his mission
to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation
through personal exchanges in oil-producing countries.

1. Uzbekneftegaz National Holding
Company
Uzbekneftegaz is a national holding company that
controls oil and gas businesses in Uzbekistan throughits six operating companies. JCCP received participantsfrom Uzbekistan for the first time in 1998, and thereafter
began receiving participants on a full scale from 2004.
Approximately 80 participants from Uzbekistan haveattended JCCP training programs to date.
On his recent visit to Uzbekistan, Mr. Sase paid acall on the Head Office of Uzbekneftegaz in Tashkent
and met with Mr. Shokir N. Fayzullaev, Chairman of
the Board.
Mr. Fayzullaev warmly welcomed Mr. Sase,
mentioning the long relationship between Uzbekneftegaz
and JCCP. He also expressed his appreciation of JCCP
training, and explained that Uzbekneftegaz employees
who have received training at JCCP are making the mostof what they learned in their duties. Many employees
have participated in JCCP training since 1998, and as

many as 10 have already completed their training at
JCCP this year, while another 26 candidates are presently
being selected for future training.
Mr. Sase also thanked Uzbekneftegaz for its
cooperation in maintaining good relations with
JCCP, and explained how he is taking the occasion of
JCCP’s 30th anniversary to visit various counterpart
countries and ask for their continued cooperation, as
well as expressed JCCP’s intent to provide trainingthat specifically responds to needs in Uzbekistan forcustomized programs. He also gave a general descriptionof the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake andnuclear accident, and provided reassurance that JCCP
is now operating without any repercussions from thedisaster.
Mr. Fayzullaev, in return, offered words of condolence
to the victims of the disaster, and stressed his belief that
the Japanese people are a resilient people who cancontinue to move forward even after such devastation.
He also lauded JCCP for its smooth implementationof training programs despite having suffered serious
damage, and exchanged views with Mr. Sase regarding
various topics, including a request for training inpetrochemical fields that use natural gas, a resource
Uzbekistan is rich in, and a request for photovoltaic
technology, as Uzbekistan is blessed with many sunnydays.
Before bringing the meeting to a close, Mr. SaseAt Uzbekneftegaz: Mr. Shokir N. Fayzullaev,
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3. Gubkin Russian State University of
Oil and Gas, Tashkent Branch

At Uzneftmahsulot: Mr. Radjabov Sharif Hamidovich,
Deputy of Chairman (center)reiterated his wish to continue holding informationexchanges with Uzbekneftegaz in the future so that
JCCP can provide training that meets the needs of thecompany as much as possible.

2. Uzneftmahsulot Oil Reﬁning Company
Uzneftmahsulot is a downstream operations company
affiliated with Uzbekneftegaz, and operates two
refineries (Fergana Refinery, Bukhara Refinery) and 23
oil terminals. Among the subsidiaries of Uzbekneftegaz,
it is the most closely related to JCCP. Mr. Sase met with
Mr. Radjabov Sharif Hamidovich, Deputy of Chairmanof the company.
In the meeting, Mr. Sase thanked Uzneftmahsulot
for continuously sending participants to JCCP training
courses, and explained that he is taking the occasion of
JCCP’s 30th anniversary milestone to personally visit
counterpart countries to exchange views and hear theirneeds.
Mr. Hamidovich also thanked JCCP for offering
effective training to Uzneftmahsulot employees, andexplained that those who have received JCCP training
have brought back and are using the results of theirtraining to their advantage, and that the company iscurrently selecting training candidates for 2013 fromamong personnel who have good command of English.
In response to the language issue, Mr. Sase explainedthat a Russian interpreter could be arranged in a
Customized Program-Japan (CPJ), and Mr. Hamidovich
responded positively, saying he would like a specificplan formulated as early as possible.

In Uzbekistan, the Tashkent Branch of Gubkin
Russian State University of Oil and Gas is consideredan educational institution affiliated with Uzbekneftegaz.
Thus, with their arrangements, Mr. Sase had theopportunity to visit the university and meet with Dr.
Saidahmedov I. M., Executive Director.
Dr. Saidahmedov explained that the Tashkent Branch
was founded in 2007 as a university specializing in oil andgas engineering (upstream operations such as explorationand excavation) by the order of President Islam Karimov.
It has about 600 students, with approximately 100 slated
to graduate this year. Most graduates go to work for
Uzbekneftegaz subsidiaries, Russian companies such
as Gazprom, Rosneft and Lukoil, and other foreign oil
companies such as Petronas. The university also offers
employee training following employment.
The JCCP side gave an overview of JCCP activities
and introduced case examples of cooperation with
universities such as the King Fahd University ofPetroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia. In response,
the Tashkent side enquired about the possibility of
JCCP cooperation in the form of lecturers for practicalseminars held at the Tashkent Branch, for example,
and the two sides agreed to examine the possibility indetail. Additionally, when the JCCP side mentioned that
JCCP training courses receive participants from Lukoil
and other Russian oil companies on a continuous basis,
Dr. Saidahmedov also enquired about the possibility ofAt the Tashkent Branch of Gubkin Russian State University of
Oil and Gas: Dr. Saidahmedov I. M., Executive Director(front row center)

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4. Summary

A lecture on excavation at the Tashkent Branchcooperation between the main branch of the university
in Russia and JCCP, thus creating a generally positive
atmosphere during the entire meeting.

The meeting was a first between executive officersof Uzbekneftegaz and JCCP, but Mr. Fayzullaev,
Chairman of the Board, and other members under
him all exhibited a good understanding of JCCP
activities and the relationship established between
Uzbekneftegaz and JCCP to date, and actively proposed
new cooperation concepts, such as for the addition ofcustomized programs and regular courses about the gas
and petrochemical sectors. As a result of working-level
discussions held mutually after the JCCP delegation’s
return to Japan, a Customized Program-Japan (CPJ) on
instrumentation was agreed to be implemented in March2013 as a concrete achievement of the visit. JCCP hopes
to examine further areas of cooperation based on the
recent exchange of information that was held with key
executives in Uzbekistan.
<by Akio Yamanaka, Operations Dept.>

TopicsExecutive Meeting in Kuwait
From January 7 to 9, 2013, Mr. Masataka Sase,
Executive Director of JCCP, visited Kuwait to attend the
JCCP/KPC Water and Waste Management Conference
co-organized by KPC and JCCP, and to exchange views
with important figures in Kuwait’s oil industry. He wasaccompanied by Mitsuyoshi Saito, Executive Counselor,and Junichi Kasuya, General Manager of the Riyadh
Office.
Details of the above-mentioned seminar are provided
in “Environment Conference with KPC” (Tetsuo Arii,
Training Dept.) in a later section of this newsletter.

1. Meeting with H.E. Mr. Toshihiro
Tsujihara, Japanese Ambassador to
KuwaitOn January 7, the JCCP delegation visited Ambassador
Tsujihara, who had just arrived in Kuwait the past
October to take up his post at the Japanese Embassy.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Yamamoto,First Secretary at the embassy in charge of economy.

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At the Embassy of Japan in Kuwait:
H.E. Mr. Toshihiro Tsujihara, Ambassador (second from left)

Mr. Sase first thanked the Ambassador for accepting
JCCP’s request for him to address the Environment
Conference scheduled to be held the next day. Then, hegave an account of joint projects and activities JCCP iscurrently implementing in Kuwait and other Middle East
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of JCCP operations. Ambassador Tsujihara described therecent situation in Kuwait and his personal impressionsof the country, and shared his views on various othertopics of interest related to Kuwait.

2. Meeting at KPC:
Mr. Farouk H. Al Zanki, CEO, and
Mr. Abdullatif A. Al Houti, Managing
Director – Planning
On January 8, the JCCP delegation visited Kuwait
Petroleum Company (KPC) and met with Mr. Farouk H.
Al Zanki, CEO, and Mr. Abdullatif A. Al Houti, Managing
Director – Planning. Mr. Sase began the meeting bythanking KPC for co-organizing the Environment
Conference, and proclaimed a new beginning to thefriendly relationship between Kuwait and Japan.
Mr. Al Zanki also thanked JCCP in return for
the assistance it has extended to Kuwait and KPC
through the years, and expressed his hopes of further
strengthening cooperation with JCCP in the future, todeal with the diverse problems and issues facing Kuwait
today. He also requested the implementation of training
programs within a longer-term framework.
Mr. Al Houti said he respects the efforts of theJapanese government and local communities to protect
their environment, and shared his thoughts on a wide
range of topics, from the world energy situation to
Japan’s elections.

At the OAPEC Head Ofﬁce: H.E. Mr. Al Naqi,
Secretary General (right)

3. Meeting at OAPEC with
H.E. Mr. Al Naqi, Secretary General
On January 9, the JCCP delegation visited H.E.
Mr. Al Naqi, Secretary General of the Organization of
Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC). Dr.
Samir Kareish, Director of Technical Affairs Dept., also
attended the meeting. Mr. Sase said he was extremely
pleased to establish a friendly relationship with OAPEC
and wished for the successful implementation of the
OAPEC-JCCP conference scheduled to be held in
February. In response, Mr. Al Naqi thanked JCCP for
its cooperation and also expressed his hopes for the
February conference, while Dr. Kareish explained thestatus of preparation for the conference and the situationin Cairo, where the conference will be held.

4. Summary

At the KPC Head Ofﬁce:
Mr. Farouk H. Al Zanki, CEO (center) andMr. Abdullatif A. Al Houti, Managing Director – Planning (left)

Year 2011 marked the 40th anniversary of diplomatic
relations between Kuwait and Japan. Taking the occasionof this milestone, Kuwait and Japan have spent theyear before last and last year holding a variety ofcommemorative events, which have brought the twocountries closer together than ever before. Although ayear has passed since then, the heat of congratulatory
excitement has not yet cooled down. As Kuwait exhibits
considerable interest and resolve to address various
environmental issues, its strong wish for the transfer ofJapan’s technologies and experience in the environment
field was readily apparent. The JCCP delegation
especially felt that KPC and OAPEC are pinning stronger
expectations on JCCP’s cooperation than ever before.
<by Junichi Kasuya, General Manager, Riyadh Ofﬁce>

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Personnel
Exchange

Environment Conference“Water and Waste Management”
Held Jointly with KPC
JCCP and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) jointly
held a two-day environment conference on Water and Waste
management on January 8 and 9, 2013, at the JW Marriott
Kuwait Hotel. Environmental issues related to water andwaste management are serious concerns in Kuwait.
The conference began with opening speeches from
H.H. Mr. Farouq H. Al Zanki, Deputy Chairman of theBoard and CEO of KPC, H.E. Mr. Toshihiro Tsujihara,
Japanese Ambassador to Kuwait, and Mr. Masataka
Sase, Executive Director of JCCP. Owing to careful
preparations made by the KPC preparatory committee,
the conference was attended by a large audience of some
150 guests, including many important figures related to
KPC, and received extensive coverage by local TV news
and newspapers.
As a forum for introducing Japan’s joint publicprivate initiatives and new technologies for recycling
resources, the conference provided valuable insight
into advancing environmental initiatives in Kuwait incooperation between Kuwait’s oil industry, JCCP andJapanese companies.

1. Background to Implementing theConference
Last year, JCCP implemented a seminar on carbon
management for the first time with KPC. It was a timely

seminar held amid increasing interest in the global
environment, and attracted the attendance of manymembers from the KPC Group. Given the success of theseminar, KPC and JCCP discussed implementing a joint
conference again this fiscal year, and decided to organize
a conference themed on the environment (water andwaste management), based on the awareness that water
and waste issues are major concerns in Kuwait today.
In Kuwait, there is a particularly strong interestin the treatment of produced water, wastewater inthe refinery, and related technologies. To establish afoothold for solving Kuwait’s water and waste issues,
KPC and JCCP agreed to utilize the framework of
JCCP’s training program to hold a conference on water
and waste management, in which KPC would reporton its initiatives in regard to the relevant issues, andthe Japanese side would introduce Japan’s advanced
technologies and best practices.
Careful preparations were made by a cross-sectional
preparatory committee composed of members from
KPC Group companies. The committee was headed
by Dr. Fatemah Al Shatti, Manager, Environmental
Department, and operated under the supervision of Mr.
Abdullatif Al Houti, Managing Director, KPC. Owing
to the committee’s efforts, a highly interactive andmeaningful conference was held, with eight Japanese
speakers introducing new technologies and practices

Rising for the national anthem:
H.H. Mr. Farouq H. Al Zanki, CEO, KPC (center); Ambassador Tsujihara (left); Mr.Sase, Executive Director, JCCP (right)

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Opening speech by Mr. Al Zanki

applicable to KPC, and four KPC speakers introducing
advanced initiatives currently being made in Kuwait.

through private-public cooperation in establishing legal
systems, building infrastructures and implementing pilot
projects. Also highlighted were the present situation
and achievements made in promoting waste reduction
and resource recycling in Japan through inter-industry
cooperation. It is hoped that these presentations offeredinspiration for future waste management and resource
recycling in Kuwait’s oil industry and other industries
as well.
KPC speakers gave reports on Kuwait’s initiatives forthe treatment of produced water and oil-contaminatedsoil in oil production sites, and exhibited their increasingawareness of the issues and positive attitude to addressing
them. Additionally, the Japanese side introduced a new
approach to waste and wastewater reduction by utilizing
heavy oil treatment process technology.

2. Conference Program
On the first day, opening speeches were given by
H.H. Mr. Al Zanki, H.E. Mr. Tsujihara, and Mr. Sase.
They all stated that the conference was highly pertinent,
as cooperation between Kuwait and Japan in the fieldof oil and environment is instrumental to strengthening
cooperative ties between the two countries. They
also expressed their mutual appreciation for the
implementation of the conference and for the preparatory
efforts that were made to ensure its success.
Eight Japanese speakers gave presentations on Japan’s
advanced water and waste treatment technologies,
commercial initiatives, and the present status ofresearch and development, from the standpoint of thefeasibility of their application to Kuwait. They also
introduced environment-related technical cooperation
projects that JCCP is implementing in cooperation
with various oil-producing countries. Four KPC
speakers gave presentations on relevant environmental
issues and the status of advanced initiatives by KPC
Group companies. Through these presentations, both
Kuwaiti and Japanese members deepened their mutual
understanding of the relevant environmental issues andpotential environmental technologies in Kuwait.

Session 2: Water and Waste Management
Lecturers from Japanese companies gave presentations
on advanced waste treatment technologies, water treatment
and reuse technologies, and the current development statusof produced water treatment technologies. They also
introduced case examples of their companies’ initiatives
to address environmental issues in oil-producing
countries by applying commercially proven technologies
in Japan and abroad and advanced technologies underdevelopment. As elemental technologies related to water
treatment that have been developed in Japan might beapplicable to the treatment and utilization of produced
water and wastewater in Gulf oil-producing countries,
a number of commercial initiatives, pilot projects, andother active initiatives of Japanese companies in the Gulf
region were also introduced.
Session 3: Water Treatment and Reuse Technology
This session introduced new technologies for thereuse of produced water and refinery wastewater,
advanced initiatives for the cascade recycling of water

Session 1: Environment Policy and Management
This session introduced Arabian Oil Company’s
advanced initiatives for treatment of produced water,
Kitakyushu City’s advanced waste management
initiatives, and waste treatment initiatives in Japan’s
oil industry. Particular focus was placed on introducing
Japan’s efforts to create a resource-recycling society

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and other water-related technologies. Particular focus
was placed on introducing projects implemented in the
Gulf oil-producing countries by Japanese companies
and relevant JCCP technical cooperation projects. As theissue of treating and effectively reusing wastewater is amajor common interest to all oil-producing countries in
the Gulf, where water resources are limited, the Kuwaiti
participants expressed strong interest in the Japaneseinitiatives that were introduced in this session.
Japanese speakers

Session 4: New Project Development
In this session, KPC speakers gave presentations on
a wastewater treatment plan for a new refinery, and thepresent state and future initiatives of oil production sites
in Kuwait. The presentations introduced case examples
that showed the KPC Group’s commitment to futurewater and waste countermeasures, and their strong
interests in new technologies from Japan.
(1) Japanese speakers and presentation themes
1) Mr. Hidenori Oe, Arabian Oil Co., Ltd.
“Produced Water Management in the Oil Field”(JCCP Technical Cooperation Project)2) Dr. Kenichi Fujimoto, Kitakyushu International
Techno-cooperative Association“Proactive Challenging toward Sound Material
Society in Kita-Kyushu City”“Water Environment Restoration and Developmentof Advanced Water Recycling System”
3) Tetsuo Arii, JCCP
“Waste and Water Management of Petroleum
Industry in Japan”
4) Mr. Naoto Aoyama, JGC Corporation“Heavy Oil Upgrading—Simple, Clean, Minimal
Waste”“Water Recycle System In-situ Production”
5) Mr. Shintaro Miyawaki, JCCP
“Reuse of Refinery Water for EcologicalEngineering”

6) Mr. Toshihiko Kobayashi, Swing Corporation“From Waste to Valuables”“Our Experience of Produced Water Treatment”
7) Dr. Bassem Osman, Hitachi Plant Technologies, Ltd.
“More than 100 years in Business: Hitachi Group
Contributes to a Sustainable Environment”“Compact Membrane STP to Cope with
Infrastructure Demand in GCC”
8) Dr. Mark Sueyoshi, Shimizu Corporation (JCCP
Technical Cooperation Project)“Environmental Engineering Research Activities
in GCC”“Pilot Trials for Oilfield Produced Water Treatment”(2) KPC speakers and presentation themes
1) Dr. Schaun Smith (KGOC)“Crude Oil-impacted Soil and Impoundment
Remediation: A Case Study in Environmental
Engineering Optimization at the Wafra Oil Field,
Kuwait”
2) Eng. Mohammed Al-Otaibi (KOC)“Oil-Water Separation Challenges in S&EK Oilfield”
3) Eng. Ahmad Al- Majed (KNPC)“Wastewater Treatment System for Al-Zour
Refinery Project”
4) Eng. Salman Al-Qabandi (KOC)“Challenges and Benefit of Managing Effluent
Water in West Kuwait Facilities”

3. Summary
The conference was a new attempt among previous
JCCP training programs in terms of the following points.

Panelists of Session 4 “New Project Development”

24 s 0ERSONNEL %XCHANGE 0ROGRAMS s(1) Participation of KPC management executives in
a JCCP training program
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training program for the first time in this conference. On
the Kuwaiti side, they included H.H. Mr. Al Zanki, CEO,and other executive officers of KPC Group companies.
On the Japanese side, H.E. Mr. Tsujihara, Japanese
Ambassador to Kuwait, and Mr. Sase, Executive Directorof JCCP, took part in the conference. The attendance bythese executives was expected to deepen understandingof JCCP training programs among the top managementof the KPC Group and establish a foothold for promoting
future programs. Moreover, the participation by large
numbers of KPC management executives and members
provided an ideal opportunity to promote recognitionof JCCP training programs to as many KPC Group
employees as possible.
(2) Public recognition of JCCP training programsin an oil-producing country
Owing to careful preparations made by the KPC
preparatory committee, the conference received
coverage by local newspapers and TV news, and theKPC Group and JCCP’s cooperation in implementing
the training program was widely reported in Kuwait.
The extensive publicity stimulated recognition of JCCP
training programs among not only those in state-run oil
companies in Kuwait, but also the general public.
(3) Cooperation with the KPC preparatorycommittee
As a result of KPC organizing a preparatorycommittee from members of K-companies and having
the committee spend several months making careful
preparations in cooperation with JCCP, the selection of
lecturers, lecture themes, participants, and other detailsof the conference closely matched the needs of KPC.
This approach reaffirmed that engaging in detailed

cooperation with the counterpart department in thepartner country from the preparatory stage is importantto achieving successful results, and that the processof preparation itself is important to strengthening therelationship of trust with the partner country. JCCP
believes that involving the partner country’s businessand operating departments in the preparatory processof JCCP training programs will come to be even more
important hereafter in providing even better programs.
(4) Matching the needs of oil-producing countries
and the seeds of Japan’s technologies
The conference mutually introduced the needs forenvironmental countermeasures in oil-producing countries
and the seeds of technologies in Japan to provide abusiness matching opportunity. Oil-related environmental
issues in oil-producing countries include a complexity oftechnical, economic and institutional elements, but since
Japanese companies could provide flexible technicalsolutions to them, JCCP hopes to provide training
programs like this conference again hereafter, that would
contribute to deepening mutual understanding between
Kuwait and Japan and strengthening the cooperative
relationship between the two countries.
Given the successful completion of this conference,
JCCP has already received a new and continuing
request for a customized program on environmental
issues from the Kuwaiti side, as well as requests for
new environmental training programs from other
Gulf oil-producing countries. Encouraged by these
responses, JCCP will make it a point to make meticulous
preparations in response to the needs of each partnercountry and aim to offer renewed and improved training
programs in the future.
<by Tetsuo Arii, Training Dept.>

KPC Preparatory Committee and speakers:
Mr. Abdullatif Al Houti, Managing Director, KPC(front row, sixth from the left)

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Personnel
Exchange[New Course]Regular Course on Financeand Accounting Management
1. Background and Objective
Last year, lecturers deliberated overall course
programs to take in the suggestions of participating
countries after several visits by the lecturers in charge.
At the same time, the Course Renewal Committee wasestablished in JCCP to improve running programs andprovide new programs. Having taken one year for its
development, a new course on “Finance and Accounting
Management” was established and held for ten days,
from November 27 to December 6, 2012.
We believe that this new course suits JCCP’ssignificance of being a help to the improvement oftechnologies and corporate management of participating
countries. This course offers the background that isneeded by participants when they become involved incorporate management in the future, and is designed
for those from the finance, accounting and management
departments. Although those programs are not of
their area of specialty, they will surely contribute tobroadening horizons in their future role.
Responding to suggestions from participating
countries, the course consists of several hands-on
workshops, which have become a global trend in
corporate training and development. Unlike conventionalclass-style lectures and note-taking, in hands-on
workshops, participants find and acquire what to learn
through discussions of cases among themselves.
For site visits as well, the participants are encouraged
to resolve any and all of their questions throughdiscussions with those on the spot and among themselves.

that EU acquires half of its oil supplies by pipeline from
Russia and that the United States acquires half of its oil
supplies similarly by pipeline from Canada and Mexico
reminded us of the importance of our relationships. In
this respect, many participants voiced views that placed
JCCP activities in high esteem.
 :RUNVKRSRQ1HJRWLDWLRQDQG)LQDQFLDO$FFRXQWLQJThis workshop was designed to provide practicalknowledge of important skills in two different fields:
negotiation and financial accounting. Two different
programs were combined with the use of a board game—the world famous, classic real estate simulation game of“Monopoly.” With respect to negotiation, participantslearned a new strategy for “generation of the pie to beshared for both” beyond a “win-win relationship” froma higher viewpoint to command persons at the front lineof negotiation. This approach demands active initiativesof the commander in a negotiation. With respect tofinancial accounting, participants learned less about eachdetail of financial statements but obtained a bird’s-eyeview of a whole business from the understanding of thestructure of financial statements. Accounting managers
in large organizations who operate an extensive modern
accounting system tend to become caught up in theirnarrow specialty and do “not to see the forest for thetrees.” Therefore, by writing an accounting slip bythemselves for each business transaction in Monopoly
and transferring the figures into a balance sheet andan income statement, the participants reconfirmed the

2. Course Content
2.1 Training at JCCP
(1) Japan’s Oil Industry
This lecture introduced the various fields ofJapan’s oil industry and helped participants gain better
understanding of the Japanese market. By comparing the
major crude oil markets in the world, including the U.S.,
EU, China and India, the participants broadened theirperspective as crude oil exporters. Furthermore, learning

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2.2 Site Visits
At each of the sites visited, the participants were
given detailed explanations from relevant staff members
and received satisfactory answers to their questions.
They were treated with respect and dignity, by answering
all of their questions until they were satisfied.

Workshop on procurement

relation between business and accounting. This exercise
provided a smooth approach for participants from fields
other than accounting to reading financial statements.
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/HFWXUHU0U2VDPX8HKDUD,QVWLWXWHRI6XSSO\Management, Japan)
This workshop focused on procurement management,
which an ability that is indispensable to executive officers
in state-run oil companies who are responsible for large
investments, material procurement and service contracts.
Participants learned about the latest international trends
in procurement and Japanese-style procurement as well,which differs from international practices. Case studies
were examined mainly through exercises, followed bygroup presentations and active discussions based on thepresentations.
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Today, oil marketing and trading cannot stand alone
apart from derivative transactions. But it is rather
difficult for people in managerial and administrative
positions to understand the complication of derivativetransactions handled by marketing and trading teams.
Although economic success in marketing and trading
cannot be expected without derivative transactions,such transactions involve great risks that require proper
control and management. Management officers must
therefore acquire a certain degree of knowledge in thisfield of business. Participants thoroughly went over as
many as twenty cases, starting from the understandingof how commercial transactions are concluded in themarkets, to making decisions for every derivativetransaction plans submitted by traders for approval. It
was a highly brain-squeezing exercise that made every
minute of the workshop very meaningful.

(1) JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation,
0L]XVKLPD5HÀQHU\At the Mizushima Refinery, participants inspected
the refining, storage and shipping facilities along theentire oil flow, from the receipt of oil sent from oilproducing countries to its shipping into coastal tankers
and tank trucks.

At JX Nippon Oil & Energy Staging Terminal Corporation’s
Kiire Terminal(2) JX Nippon Oil & Energy Staging Terminal
Corporation, Kiire Terminal
Participants inspected the transshipment of crude
oil from a large ocean-going tanker to a coastal tanker
and the blending of crude oil in a mixture appropriate
to the destination refinery. The statutory oil reserve was

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introduced as one of the efforts made by oil-consuming
countries for stability of supply and price, which are
beneficial for both of us.

3. Observations
Upon completion of the course, I am very pleased
to have had many compliments from managers andparticipants who seek various perspectives about theircorporate activities. From their feedback, we became
quite confident that this course was satisfactory formany participants, and have decided to continue thiscourse from now onward. For future improvement, we
will consider providing more information about program
details to help participants decide whether the course
offers what they seek, and if they choose the course, toimmediately send some textbooks for preparation prior
to the course. These improvements would be beneficial
to participants of this course, which includes some very
advanced contents for such a short period as ten days.
<by Masayuki Jimbo, Training Dept.>

Personnel
Exchange

CPJ Women’s Course
on CSR of Japan’s Oil Companies
for Qatar and UAE
This Customized Program was held in Japan forfemale employees from Qatar and UAE. This was
JCCP’s first time to offer a program for women only.

days, from October 9 to 19, 2012.

1. Background and Overview(1) Overview of Japan’s Oil industry and CSR
Initiatives
This lecture provided an overview of the oil situationin Japan, including the status of oil imports, changes
in product demand, and the reality of oil companies
in Japan. From the perspective of understanding themeaning of CSR, it focused on the efforts that are being
made by Japanese oil companies to do their part incontributing to society.

JCCP received a request from Qatar and UAE to
implement a customized course for a group of women
only. The group was to be comprised of three womenfrom Qatar and seven women from UAE, ranging intheir jobs from general affairs to engineering. JCCP
therefore organized a course themed on corporate social
responsibility (CSR), as it pertains to both administrative
and technical personnel. It was designed to introduce
case examples of CSR initiatives in Japan’s oil industry
as a frame of reference for fulfilling CSR in theparticipants’ companies, and to provide a comparisonof the respective characteristics of CSR initiatives inthree major oil companies in Japan. It also provided anunderstanding of two of the most important aspects of
CSR: environmental management and relationship withlocal communities. At an engineering company that was
visited for offsite training, the company’s approach toensuring CSR in its facility design, construction andoperation was presented in a way that would prove usefulto promoting projects in the participants’ countries.
The course was implemented over a period of 11

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2. Course Content(2) Global Energy Situation
 /HFWXUHU0U0LWVX\XNL0DHGD(QHUJ\ ,QQRYDWLRQ5HVHDUFK,QVWLWXWH
This lecture was designed based on the realizationthat widely collecting and analyzing information on
global energy situations and acquiring knowledge andinformation about the energy industry as a whole froma global perspective are essential to CSR initiatives
in oil companies, and examined various oil-related
circumstances and the status and role of petroleum.
It also presented a detailed comparison and outlook
between the future of petroleum and other energies, andencouraged participants to form their own thoughts on

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energy. The lecture covered a wide range of topics, but
the participants seemed to absorb them well.
(3) JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation (JX),+HDG2IÀFH ´62(1(+RXVHµThe participants were introduced to the CSR
initiatives of one of Japan’s leading oil companies
through a tour of its “SOENE House,” a model housethat proposes new living environments utilizing newenergy technologies developed by JX. Organized fromthe female perspective, the tour captured the interest of
all participants, who listened to explanations with great
attention and asked many questions. At the JX Head
Office, the participants learned about JX’s initiatives forfulfilling CSR by the oil industry as a whole, received
an overview of oil development projects that JX is
implementing in UAE and Qatar, and renewed theirfriendship with JX members who were previously posted
in the two countries. A get-together was also organizedwith female employees at the JX Head Office, which
proved to be a lively occasion to exchange views on thesimilarities and differences in women’s work in Japanand the participants’ countries.

Discussion with women staff at JX

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This offsite training session by Cosmo Oil was held
in a conference room at Cosmo Research Institute.
Following an overview of the company, the participantsreceived a detailed explanation of CSR initiatives andsustainable corporate activities implemented by thecompany, with particular emphasis on various initiatives
and volunteer activities that place importance on
the company’s relationship with society. The lecture
provided an effective introduction to visiting the Sakaide
Refinery on the following day.

 &RVPR2LO&R/WG6DNDLGH5HÀQHU\At the Sakaide Refinery, the participants first watched
an introductory video of the refinery and received adetailed outline of its history and operations. The mentionof the refinery’s closing next fiscal year elicited manyquestions as to its reasons. The participants also received
a presentation on the community contribution activities
and social responsibility initiatives implemented by the
Sakaide Refinery, which particularly emphasized its
efforts to maintain a harmonious relationship with local
residents and to conserve the environment.
During the tour of the refinery, the participants
expressed interest in the compact arrangement of theunits, and asked specific questions about the inspections
and other aspects regarding the external corrosion of
insulators.
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Takaoka Plant
The participants first visited the Toyota Kaikan
Museum operated by the Toyota Head Office andlearned about the company’s CSR initiatives as aleading company in its industry, and about its diverse
social contribution activities. At the main Takaoka
Plant, the participants observed various examples ofkaizen activities within the assembly process, and were
especially impressed to learn that employees’ ideas havelargely shaped the people-friendly assembly lines. Afterthe plant tour, they were given a detailed explanation
particularly of the framework and policy for responding
to questions and complaints from customers.
 -*&&RUSRUDWLRQ<RNRKDPD+HDG2IÀFHAt JGC Corporation, the participants first received
an overview of the engineering company’s CSR
activities in an easy-to-understand manner. An example
was introduced, in which bread and cookie sales areorganized and held during the company’s lunchtime
hours as an employee welfare project implemented
in conjunction with local efforts to support people
with disabilities. The participants actually visited theplace where the sales were held and experienced theactivity for themselves. They then learned about JGC’senvironmental initiatives through the activities ofEarthwatch Japan, an NPO which JGC sponsors, andabout its technological initiatives, mainly with a focus on
its carbon dioxide capture technology, flare gas reduction
technology, and technologies related to renewableenergies and low-carbon infrastructures. Engineers in the

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group asked many questions and seemed to appreciate
the highly specialized content of the lectures.

efforts in the tool shed. In the presentation on Idemitsu
Kosan’s corporate philosophy and CSR activities, theparticipants learned that activities the company has
maintained since its establishment to promote humanrespect and environmental harmony at its refineries
and plants precisely correspond to its CSR activities.
A large number of questions were asked, indicating theparticipants’ strong interest in CSR.

3. Observations

Lecture at JGC Corporation ,GHPLWVX.RVDQ&R/WG&KLED5HÀQHU\ 
Plant
Following an introduction of the company and its
Chiba Refinery, the participants toured the refinery,
where they spotted a TPM activity board in a meetingroom next to the control room of Refining Section
No. 1 and asked various questions in its regard. They
also showed interest in a skills acquisition chart thatshows at a glance the skills level of each employee inthe section, and were strongly impressed with the 5S

At Idemitsu Kosan’s Chiba Reﬁnery

The course in general was highly evaluated by
the participants, all of whom said the experience will
benefit them in fulfilling their future duties. At some ofthe offsite facilities, the use of interpreters facilitatedgreater understanding among the participants. Taking
this cue, JCCP will closely consult with each cooperatingcompany the next time the course is held, and recommend
the use of interpreters where they might be necessary.
Since this was a course for women only, a female staff
member was assigned as the course sub-coordinator. By
paying greater attention and responding to details thata male coordinator would not notice, the assignment ofa female sub-coordinator probably contributed to theparticipants’ overall evaluation of the course.
As requested by Qatar and UAE, the course wasbroadly themed on corporate social responsibility (CSR),
and was attended by participants from a wide range offields, from administrative to technical fields. The CSR
theme thus proved to be extremely appropriate for acourse intended for women only. In fact, although therecent course comprised women from areas including
engineering, personnel management, administrative
affairs, environmental safety and CSR, no one had issues
with the course content and the course was able to be
implemented smoothly. Thus, in the future, JCCP willconsider proposing a women’s course on CSR to othercountries as well.
<by Fumihiro Tone, Training Dept.>

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Exchange

CPJ Seminar on TPM Activities for
Refinery Maintenance Management for Iraq
A Customized Program-Japan (CPJ) on TPM
activities for refinery maintenance management was held
for a group of maintenance engineers from oil refineries
and gas plants in Iraq from January 15 to 25, 2013, in
response to a request from the Ministry of Oil-Iraq.

1. Overview
Along with the progress of reconstruction efforts in
Iraq, oil refineries and gas plants have become vital to
the stable supply of oil products in Iraq. Thus, ensuring
stable operations and proper maintenance of refinery
facilities has become an issue of urgent concern.
To address this need, the seminar was held with theattendance of a group of 20 selected engineers. The group
included one engineer from the Ministry of Oil, four
from the North Refinery Company, five from the MidLand Refinery Company, five from the South Refinery
Company, two from the North Gas Company, and three
from the South Gas Company.
The seminar was designed to provide knowledge of
TPM (total productive management) activities in Japan,
where the practice originated, and to offer hands-on
training in autonomous maintenance and the latest in
maintenance management at refineries that incorporate
TPM in their maintenance activities.
Initially, the Ministry of Oil-Iraq requested a seminarfor practical training in Iraq, but with due consideration
to various circumstances in the country, a seminar was
agreed to be held in Japan.

2. Training at JCCP
(1) Japan’s Oil Industry
The lecture began with a description of Japan’s
geography, followed by an overview of the developmentof the oil industry in Japan. It discussed trends in theratio of oil in Japan’s primary energy mix, examined
the present state and issues regarding oil distributors inJapan, their market share, and the locations and sizesof their refineries, and covered issues related to crude
oil import destinations, policies for processes up to thestockpiling of oil, and recent trends in the oil industry.

The lecture also used a video to introduce Japan’s culturalcharacteristics and maintenance management practices.
(2) Maintenance Management and Safety
0DQDJHPHQWE\730$FWLYLWLHVLQWKH5HÀQHU\This lecture aimed to share an understanding of
the purpose and role of maintenance by providing an
overview of maintenance in the refinery and explaining
the methods for maintenance management employedby oil companies in Japan. It also defined and gave ageneral description of TPM, and discussed how TPM
activities came to be introduced to refineries as a means
for improving maintenance management practices. In
relation to the latter, examples of serious accidents thathave occurred at oil complexes in Japan were introduced,
including accidents caused by such factors as facility
design flaws, failure to change management, deteriorationof safety culture and violation of regulations, and natural
disasters, along with the explanation that human error
and management system flaws are at the very root ofmost accidents. Additionally, the lecture discussed ideal
management practices and explained the importanceof the role of managers in increasing motivation in theworkplace, and introduced representative TPM smallgroup activities such as the Tool Box Meeting (TBM),
hazard prediction activities, learning from near-misses,
and the 5S policy.
 *URXS'LVFXVVLRQRQ´3UREOHPVDQG
&RXQWHUPHDVXUHLQ0\6HFWLRQµAfter making a round of offsite training destinations,a group discussion session on “Problems andCountermeasure in My Section” wrapped up the seminar.
The participants were divided into three groups withcareful attention to achieve an equal balance in termsof job level, affiliation and age, and decided on a leader
and presenter among each group.
To come up with a discussion theme, group members
wrote problems they face on separate post-its, categorized
them according to genre, and selected an issue of highpriority. They then shared a common understanding of
the selected theme and analyzed the cause of the issue
based on the 5-why, 4M and fishbone analysis methods.

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Ultimately, they aimed to prepare their own action planfor solving the issue. All three groups selected an issue
related to the maintenance of equipment they are in
charge of, and analyzed its causes by combining the 4M
and fishbone methods. All three groups attempted tosolve their problem by examining the quickest method
for restoring the relevant facility to its initial state.
This clearly showed that in Iraq, returning equipment
to its initial state is a pressing issue, and efficiency
improvement can be addressed only after that is done.
Because discussions ran deep and one day was notenough to fully examine all possible causes, none of thegroups went as far as to create an action plan. In futureseminars, 1.5 days may need to be allotted to this group
discussion session. However, many participants rated thediscussion as having been extremely meaningful.

Group discussion

3. Offsite Training(1) Sankyu Inc., Maintenance Center
Sankyu’s Maintenance Center first introduced
the company and the goal and role of the Center,and explained its engineer training programs that are
respectively geared toward university, technical college
and industrial high school graduates. Additionally, an
explanation was given of the framework for training
foreign maintenance managers in reference to a caseexample of rotary machines, and provided understandingof the Center’s initiatives in training local personnel inforeign countries. The Center also directs its efforts toimproving the technical abilities of maintenance managers,
as introduced through numerous examples. Additionally,
EagleBurgmann, which resides in the Maintenance Center,
provided a general description of mechanical seals and its
framework for technical assistance.
Here, the participants particularly appreciatedthe exposure to the heavy machinery and the latest

32 s 0ERSONNEL %XCHANGE 0ROGRAMS stechnologies that are used in actual maintenance activities.

At Sankyu’s Maintenance Center ,GHPLWVX.RVDQ&R/WG&KLED5HÀQHU\Following an introduction of the company and the
Chiba Refinery, the participants received a general
overview of the objectives, history and effectivenessof TPM activities. They learned that Idemitsu’s TPM
activities are composed of the four pillars of maintenanceinnovation, safety and environment innovation,
production innovation, and business innovation,and received a detailed explanation of maintenanceinnovation. With regard to autonomous maintenanceactivities, an explanation was given of the process of
initial cleaning and visualization activities, and withregard to professional maintenance, a description wasgiven of activities that helped to reduce malfunctions
by changing the mechanical seal of rotary machines.
The case examples facilitated understanding of theeffectiveness of autonomous maintenance, and provided
useful information to the participants. After receiving a
lecture on TPM activities, the participants toured the siteof an atmospheric distillation unit and directly observed
various Kaizen and visualization activities.
The program provided by Idemitsu Kosan was highly
evaluated by the participants, and is expected to be
extremely beneficial to their future activities.

At Idemitsu Kosan’s Chiba Reﬁnery

JCCP NEWS No. 115 May 2013 7RD2LO&R/WG.HLKLQ5HÀQHU\At the beginning of the program at Toa Oil’s Keihin
Refinery, a general description that linked the stateof oil demand-supply in Japan with the refinery’sunit composition provided the understanding that therefinery is well-suited to meeting domestic demand foroil and enjoys high profitability. The participants thenlearned about the refinery’s maintenance frameworkand maintenance activities based on the PDCA cycle, as
well as about risk-based inspection (RBI) and reliabilitycentered maintenance (RCM). They also received detailed
explanations of Furmanite repair technologies, creep
inspections of hydrogen reforming tubes using a creep
inspection robot introduced by Toa Oil, and the decoking
of a VDU furnace using high-pressure helical water jet,with reference to photos and abundant data. After theselectures, the participants walked through the refinery siteand confirmed the real maintenance situation.

System and its initiatives to extend plant life, as well as a
description of the thermal spraying technology as a methodof equipment repair. Active discussions were held among
the participants and JGC staff members and made for ahighly effective training program.
(5) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.,
Yokohama Works Kanazawa Plant
The participants received a presentation that introduced
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ entire businesses. The
technical explanation of steam turbines covered theirscope of applicability, structure and characteristics, andpresented specific case examples to explain the key
points of preventive maintenance. In regard to boilers,
examples of past malfunctions were introduced, and adetailed lecture was given on the status of malfunctions
and countermeasures for parts that are particularly
susceptible to problems. The lectures on steam turbinesand boilers by an expert in this field were extremely easy
to understand. In a tour of the shop floor, the participants
experienced the vibrant operations of the plant.

At Toa Oil’s Keihin Reﬁnery

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After an introduction of the company and its activities in
Iraq, the participants received a lecture on risk management
and the significance of OSHA and PSM in preventing plant
accidents and malfunction in reference to case examplesof serious accidents that have occurred in the past. The
main points of RCM were summarized in Q&A format
for easy understanding, and RBI was discussed usingcase examples. Additionally, the participants received
a description of JGC’s Inspection Data Management

At Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Kanazawa Plant

4. Summary
In a prior report, all 20 participants noted that they
participated in this seminar so they could solve a problem
they face in their workplace. After completion of theseminar, most of them said they derived some typeof solution and future direction, and others expresseda strong desire to implement TPM activities in theirworkplaces and to use what they learned in this seminar
to take initiative in solving their problem by themselves.
As rigorous guidance and a strong spirit of challenge areneeded to genuinely solve problems, the lecturers of thisseminar hope to plan some type of program for practicalguidance when circumstances allow.

At JGC Corporation’s Yokohama Head Ofﬁce

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Exchange

CPJ Seminar on the Environment for LUKOIL
A Customized Program-Japan on environmental
issues was held for a group of experts from various
departments of Russia’s leading oil company, LUKOIL(Nizhegorodnefteorgsintes Group). The program ran
from October 23 to November 6, 2012.

conservation by introducing the principles of Japan’s
energy-saving law, voluntary initiatives of Japan’s oil
industry, the top-runner method of improving energy
efficiency in individual products, awareness-raising
activities based on an awards system, and case examples
of energy conservation in refineries.

1. Background
A CPJ seminar themed on environmental management
technologies was designed in response to a request fromLUKOIL for a broad-scoped training program that
includes visits to refineries, lectures on environmental
countermeasure technologies, TPM activities, energy
conservation and Japanese-style human resource
management, and a visit to an engineering company.

2. Training Content
2.1 Training at JCCP
(1) Japan’s Oil Industry
This lecture introduced the characteristics ofJapan’s oil industry and provided an understanding of
the importance of the Japanese market to Russia. The
participants showed strong interest in Japan, through theexisting Sakhalin Project.
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The first part of the lecture introduced the history
and actual status of TPM activities, and discussed theapproach to changing corporate culture by enhancing
the quality of its people and facilities. The latter part
introduced the 5S activity, the “8-irazu (8 unnecessary
things to do)” activity, visualization measures, andpractical case examples of the 5Ss in the office. TPM
requires people to change the way they think based onan understanding that “facilities will change if peoplechange, and if facilities change, the company canchange.” This lecture allowed the participants to gain agood grasp of this basic concept of TPM.
 (QHUJ\&RQVHUYDWLRQLQWKH5HÀQHU\Energy conservation is an important issue andcrucial challenge to Japan as an energy importer. Thus,
this lecture provided a broad understanding of energy

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Mr. Muramatsu from Swing Corporation gave asystematic lecture on wastewater regulations and various
wastewater treatment technologies that are actuallyused in refineries. He captured the participants’ strong
interest by introducing new treatment technologies
such as the membrane bioreactor and denitrification
technologies for treatment of associated water andeutrophication prevention. In Japan, refinery wastewateris fundamentally discharged into the sea, but in Russia,
it is discharged into rivers, so stricter wastewater
management is required.
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This lecture covered a broad range of topics related toJapanese-style human resource management, including
the historical background of the Japanese system,
the Japanese people’s values centered on harmony
and teamwork, and the transition from a senioritybased system to a merit-based system, as well as thecontradictions of those systems.
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At Shimadzu Corporation, the participants wereintroduced to analysis equipment that forms the basisof environmental management, and learned about thecompany’s environmental activities and initiatives
to reduce environmental loads in relation to ISO
14001. They also visited the assembly line of actual
analyzers, and learned first-hand about the meticulous
manufacturing processes that are unique to Japanand about policies and training systems that enhance
employee motivation.

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conservation initiatives, environmental management
practices, and quality control. They expressed great
surprise at the close proximity of refineries and residential
areas in Japan, and deepened their understanding thatrefineries cannot co-exist with neighboring residents
without proper environmental countermeasures.

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Mr. Fukuma)
At Chugai Technos Corporation, the participantsreceived lectures on environmental analysis andmonitoring, environmental risk assessment, andsoil remediation using microorganisms. They also
experienced the analysis of odors while touring an actuallaboratory, and gained an understanding of Japan’shigh level of environmental awareness by witnessing
the large amount of water analysis being performed
on a daily basis. The two human resource managers
among the participants received a specially organized
lecture from Mr. Fukuma on human resource systems
in environmental analysis businesses.
(3) TLV Co., Ltd., Kakogawa Works /HFWXUHUV0U0DUWLQH]0V)XMLZDUDAt TLV’s Kakogawa Works, the participants received
comprehensive training on steam trap management
and energy conservation, from the basics to practicaldemonstrations using an actual machine. Among theparticipants, the two human resource managers received
a specially organized lecture from Mr. Fujiwara on
personnel management in the manufacturing industry.
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Mr. Kamishiro)
At Cosmo Oil’s Yokkaichi Refinery, the participantslearned about personnel development and labor
management in the refinery, the company’s energy -*&&RUSRUDWLRQ<RNRKDPD+HDG2IÀFH
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The participants received lectures on air pollution
countermeasures (desulfurization, denitrification) andthe carbon dioxide capture and storage technology. As
expected from LUKOIL’s request to visit an engineering
company, the participants expressed strong interest in
JGC’s broad-ranging initiatives being implemented inforeign countries. Additionally, the two human resource
managers among the group received a special lecturefrom Ms. Morishita on training systems in an engineering
company.
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The participants visited the company’s contaminatedsoil treatment plant and learned how treated soil isreused. They also visited an industrial waste treatment
facility and learned about the treatment methods ofeach relevant substance. Since lubricating oil will soon
be required to be recycled in Russia (more than 20%
of production will be required to contain recycled oil),the participants showed strong interest in the waste oil
recycling plant.
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3. Summary
In Russia, there seem to be large expectations ofJapan’s cooperation in exchanging information onvarious technologies and introducing new facilities, as
the automation of production facilities and environmental
countermeasures have only begun to be addressed inrecent years. Since the participants were a group of
diverse members from the finance, environment, fuel oil,
personnel, lubricating oil, and management departments
and an oil storage/tank facility, serious consideration to
future environmental countermeasures is expected to bemade hereafter from various angles.
<by Bunsuke Kariya, Training Dept.>

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CPJ Seminar on Petroleum Marketing andDistribution for Petrolimex
A Customized Program-Japan on petroleum
marketing and distribution was held in Japan for a groupof executive-level employees from the Petrolimex Groupof companies from December 3 to 14, 2012, in response
to a request from Petrolimex.

in terms of the necessity of oil stockpiling to maintainstable oil supply, the development of alternative fuels totake the place of oil, post-deregulation changes in the oil
industry, excessive competition in the marketing sector
and the weakening of the oil industry, and the reality ofthe oil taxation system.

1. Background
Vietnam has only one refinery at present. It hasplans to construct its second and third refineries, but
experience and knowledge are lacking in regard to the
supply chain from refineries to oil storage facilities andservice stations.
Based on the knowledge that Petrolimex specializes
in petroleum marketing and distribution, the seminar
was designed to provide an understanding of the supply
chain in the oil downstream sector in Japan, specificallyto executive-level employees from companies affiliatedwith Petrolimex.

2. Overview
For maximum relevance to Petrolimex’s main
business, “petroleum marketing and distribution” wasselected as the main theme of the seminar, as it was in a
CPJ seminar implemented in December 2011.
Also as with last year’s CPJ seminar, the program
was scheduled to run for a relatively short 12 days, withthree days allotted to lectures at JCCP and six days to
offsite training.
The study group was composed of 18 members
from Petrolimex’s Head Office and Group companies
throughout Vietnam. The majority of the members—14
members including two women—were management
executives averaging 46 years of age.

(2) Reality and Future Trends in Asia’s Oil Market
An economist lectured on the latest oil market
situation in Asia, where demand is surging due to thegrowth of the Chinese and Indian economies, andpresented information that is directly related to business,such as the crude oil market mechanism and trends incrude oil prices, based on abundant data.
(3) World’s Energy Situation
This lecture discussed the world’s energy situation
based on abundant data on energy demand-supply
trends, with reference to global environmental issues
and monetary and fiscal issues.
In particular, the discussion about global energy issues
and nuclear power, which are issues of strong concern in
Vietnam, provided the management executives a good
opportunity to cultivate a global perspective.
3.2 Offsite Training(1) JX Nippon Oil & Energy Staging Terminal
Corporation, Kiire Terminal

3. Content
3.1 Training at JCCP
(1) The Oil Industry and Petroleum Marketing andDistribution in Japan
This lecture discussed Japan’s oil industry as a whole,

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In front of a crude oil stockpiling tank (JX Nippon Oil & Energy
Staging Terminal Corporation, Kiire Terminal)

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In a conference room, the participants firstreceived a lecture on the terminal’s role, functions,operational management, and environmental and safety
countermeasures. They then toured the control house,
the lifeline of the terminal, and observed the centralized
management system that uses the latest computers andprojectors for crude oil receiving and delivery.
In the explanation of the TVR system (system fortreatment of waste gas from tankers) that the company
commercialized for the first time in the world, theparticipants learned of its important contribution to theenvironment and to the effective utilization of energy.
(2) JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation,
Fukuoka Oil Depot
A classroom lecture first gave an overview of theoil depot, including its functions, characteristics, andindividual facilities. Then in a tour of the site, theparticipants observed a tank truck driver unloading ashipment from a shore-based unloading facility andthe computerized ordering system in the control room.
Furthermore, at a shipping and receiving facility on
the pier, they observed close-up the implementation ofsafety work, from the docking of domestic vessels to thedischarging of oil cargo.

from inside a bus.
In the afternoon, the participants received a lecture
and inspected the refinery’s physical distribution systemfor oil products. Furthermore, in the central control room,
they observed a fully rationalized transportation systemthat is based on computerized delivery management
and the actual state of safety and quality managementin the refinery.
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At Centrair Fueling Facilities, a company contracted
by Central Japan International Airport to operate andmanage fuel receiving, storing and supply facilities in
the airport, the participants learned about the jet fuelsupply system for aircraft.
In the morning, they received a lecture on an overview
of the airport and fueling facility and work contents ofthe company’s receiving, quality control and facility
management operations, and toured those facilities. In
the afternoon, they gained a precious opportunity toobserve close-up the fueling of an aircraft using a hydrant
system on the apron of the airfield.

Inspection of a fueling activity on the airﬁeld apron(Centrair Fueling Facilities Co., Ltd.)

Inspection of an ordering system in the control room
(JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, Fukuoka Oil Depot)(3) JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation,
0DULIX5HÀQHU\In the morning, the participants received apresentation that introduced the company and refinery,then toured the refinery. Slides and a DVD were used topresent an overview of the refinery, including its role,characteristics and status. The refinery tour provided
views of sea-based and land-based shipping facilities &RVPR2LO&R/WG+HDG2IÀFH
At Cosmo Oil, the participants first received alecture on the company’s physical distribution system.
Detailed descriptions were given of the ordering
center’s computerized central management systemand the distribution of oil from the tank truck shipping
terminal to service stations, while showing photos ofeach relevant site.
The participants learned the significant role of theshipping terminal’s high-tech trucking system and thewireless control system between tank truck drivers andservice stations in increasing efficiency and rationalizing

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the operations of the physical distribution department.
The lecture on the safety management system of atransportation company discussed the Japanese-style
PDCA cycle and taught the importance of the corporate
manager taking direct interest and getting involvedin ensuring safety management through a top-down
approach.
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At Showa Shell Sekiyu, a lecture first gave an
overview of the company and the oil industry inJapan, which provided an understanding of the fierce
competition in the oil industry and the company’s
management policies and marketing strategies.
A lecture was also given on the status of activitiesof the company’s marketing department, with detailed
discussions of marketing policies and strategies,
including the relationship between distributors anddealers/retailers, service station support strategies,
differentiation strategies, and measures for increasing
customer satisfaction.
In addition, a lecture on the company’s physicaldistribution system covered the actual state of advanced
physical distribution systems, business tie-ups withother companies (barter transactions with refineries andoil tank facilities), and the status of marine and landtransportation.

4. Summary
Winter came to Japan earlier than usual, bringing cold
temperatures to all training destinations despite it still
being early December. JCCP members worried that theparticipants were not used to cold weather, but fortunately
everyone completed their training in good health.
However, there was a language barrier and the help ofan employee translator was needed, but good cooperation
between the participants and the translator allowed for
relatively smooth training.
The seminar received extremely high marks inevaluation forms from the participants. Since training
programs on oil marketing and physical distribution can
provide first-hand experience and understanding of theflow of oil products in Japan from the refinery to service
stations, JCCP hopes to continue offering such programs
as CPJ seminars in the future.
JCCP is happy that management executives fromcompanies of the Petrolimex Group gained a favorable
impression of JCCP and Japan through their participationin this seminar. As the JCCP counterpart personnel
in Petrolimex have also requested the continued
implementation of the seminar in the future, JCCP willtake this into consideration with hopes of contributing
in any way to strengthening the friendly relationshipbetween Vietnam and Japan.
<by Kazuo Kojima, Training Dept.>

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Exchange

CPJ Seminar on LNG Handling Technologies
for Petrovietnam
A Customized Program-Japan on Gas Processingfor LNG was held for a group of participants fromPetrovietnam, from November 12 to 22, 2012.

1. Background and Overview
JCCP organized a CPJ seminar for a group of selectedengineers from Petrovietnam in response to a strong
request from the company, as it pushes forward a plan
to construct the country’s first LNG receiving terminalby 2015.
The curriculum was designed based on prior

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At Kobe Steel, Ltd.

consultation and mutual consent between Petrovietnam
and JCCP regarding the detailed content of lectures.
The group was comprised of 15 participants, including
two LNG procurement and marketing officers and
13 engineers. Three were from the head office, sixfrom Petrovietnam Gas Corporation (PVGAS), andtwo each from Petrovietnam Engineering Corporation(PVEngineering), Petrovietnam Oil Corporation (PVOil)and Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (BSR).

2. Course Planning
To provide practical training as requested byPetrovietnam and allow as many visits as possible to
LNG-related facilities, offsite training at six facilities
was fitted into the program. They included thefollowing: the Yokohama Head Office of Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Ltd.; Yokohama Head Office of JGC
Corporation; Kobe Steel, Ltd. Takasago Works; Kansai
Electric Power Co., Inc., Himeji No. 1 Power Station;
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Himeji Plant (LNG terminal andproduction and shipping terminal); and Kawasaki Heavy
Industries Co., Ltd. Sakaide Works. At Sakaide Works,
arrangements were made so that the participants could
visit an LNG vessel before it goes into service.
At JCCP Headquarters, lectures were given byexternal lecturers who were highly popular in regularcourses held in the past: Mr. Takayuki Nogami from
JOGMEC and Mr. Tomoya Sato and Mr. Yoshihiro
Yamaguchi from Chiyoda Corporation (LNG tank/LNG
liquefaction technology).

3. Content(1) Japan’s Oil Industry
This lecture covered Japan’s oil industry in general,
including primary energy trends, the status of oil among
all energies (share and importance of oil), the physicaldistribution of crude oil and products and their import tosales, oil distributors in Japan and their respective share,
and the location and capacity of refineries operated byeach distributor.
(2) LNG Tank Technologies / LNG Liquefaction
Technologies
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Mr. Sato gave a lecture on LNG tank technologies
in the morning, and Mr. Yamaguchi gave a lecture onliquefaction technologies in the afternoon. The lecture
on LNG tank technologies provided detailed information
on design specifications and standards and the inner
structure of each type of tank, and invited the participants
to ask questions about various aspects of LNG tanks toreconfirm what they learned from practical training.
(3) Trends in the Global LNG Industry
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Mr. Nogami first lectured on the role and functionsof JOGMEC and the present state and future outlook of
the LNG industry. He captured the participants’ interest
and attention with his lecture, which he also provides atuniversities and on cable TV programs and constantly
keeps updated. The participants seemed fascinated tolearn about the future outlook of global LNG projects
and about the demand-supply balance of LNG, andappreciated the ideal and rare opportunity to view theentire world from a broad perspective.

4. Offsite Training(1) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.,<RNRKDPD+HDG2IÀFH
The participants first received an introduction of thecompany, followed by a lecture on LNG gas boilers,
turbines, and power generators, and expressed particularinterest in the introduction of case examples of boiler
problems and the latest inspection methods for theirprevention. At the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial
Museum, they studied a miniature model of the IGCC
(integrated gasification combined-cycle) technology inthe Environment/Energy Zone and learned about thecompany’s advanced technologies with keen interest.
Additionally, the company’s location in the Yokohama
Minatomirai district offered the participants an excellent
view and a taste of the excitement of Japan’s modernistic
model city.
 -*&&RUSRUDWLRQ<RNRKDPD+HDG2IÀFHJGC Corporation gave an introduction of thecompany, followed by a lecture on the worldwide
installation status of LNG plants; a second lectureon the physical properties of LNG and other basic
matters, details of the LNG chain from the gas field tothe liquefaction plant process, and the transportationand flow of LNG up to the receiving terminal; and a
final lecture on the details of LNG receiving terminal
facilities. Coming from a company that has vast

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experience in designing LNG plants and made abundantachievements in implementing LNG projects particularlyin the Middle East, information about the latest status
of LNG plant construction and other broad aspects of
LNG plants carried significant weight.
(3) Kobe Steel, Ltd., Takasago Works
The participants first received a lecture on various
compressors, including the BOG (boil of gas) compressor
that is one of Kobe Steel’s specialties, followed bydetailed descriptions of the structure of an LNG
vaporizer and a brazed-aluminum heat exchanger
called ALEX. They then had the opportunity to take aclose look at each work process on the shop floor. The
participants seemed to appreciate learning about thelatest technologies related to LNG heat exchangers.
(4) The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.,
Himeji No. 1 Power Station
The participants visited the Himeji No. 1 Power
Station, which is equipped with a combined-cycle gas
turbine, to actually observe the equipment and facilities
of an LNG-fired thermal power plant, the largest LNG
consumer in Japan, and to study their operations andmaintenance.
They seemed to appreciate the opportunity tocarefully examine and receive detailed explanations of
the high power-generating efficiency of the combinedcycle gas turbine technology.
(5) Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Himeji Plant
Himeji Plant has the world’s largest surface-type
LNG tanks, and shares an LNG receiving pier with its
neighbor, Kansai Electric Power Company’s Himeji
No. 1 Power Station. For this reason, two receiving
pipelines extend from the pier to Kansai Electric andto Osaka Gas. An interesting lecture was given on the
management and operation of LNG tanks and the supply
of LNG to the market, and elicited many questions fromthe participants.
(6) Kawasaki Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.,
Sakaide Works
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is Japan’s representative
LNG vessel manufacturer and the world’s leader

At Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Sakaide Shipyard

particularly in the field of older Moss-type tanks.
The participants had the opportunity to tour the
manufacturing site where aluminum alloy panels areassembled into parts of a specific size and forged into
spherical tanks. The works was visited for the first timein a JCCP training program, and was highly appreciatedby the participants, who also enjoyed touring an LNG
ship immediately before casting off.

5. Observations
This CPJ seminar ended successfully without
any particular mishaps, and the program achieved its
intended results. All 15 members from Petrovietnam
completed their entire training agenda with diligenceand concentration.
The participants were a relatively young groupaveraging 33 years of age, and were strongly motivated tolearn about LNG technologies, as Petrovietnam has plans
to soon launch a new project. Petrovietnam requested theimplementation of a training program with an eye toward
the construction of the company’s first LNG receiving
terminal (Thi Vai: 100,000 KL capacity LNG tank; basic
design of the receiving terminal to be undertaken by
Tokyo Gas Engineering Co., Ltd.) slated to be completed
in 2015. The seminar was thus implemented in supportof this project. Its successful implementation with theparticipation of young engineers from Petrovietnam is
expected to prove highly meaningful to the future of theenergy industry in both Vietnam and Japan.
<by Takaaki Yuasa, Training Dept.>

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CPJ/CPO Seminar on the Latest
Technologies for Power Plant Facilities
for Vietnam
1. Background
In Vietnam, domestic demand for electricity has
increased conspicuously in recent years, as previously
discussed in detail (JCCP NEWS No. 113, August2012), and has prompted Petrovietnam to increase its
electric power supply by operating a state-of-the-art
combined-cycle power generating facility that uses
the company’s own supply of natural gas. Under thissituation, Petrovietnam is directing priority efforts
to achieving increased stability and efficiency of its
power plant facilities, and has sought an opportunity toacquire the latest technologies toward that end. JCCP
thus planned and organized customized programs (CPO/
CPJ) in response to Petrovietnam’s request.
Part 1 of the seminar consisted of a six-day
Customized Program-Overseas (CPO) in Ho Chi
Minh City. Part 2 was a 12-day Customized ProgramJapan (CPJ) for a group of selected participants fromPetrovietnam. As with a similar seminar that was held
last year, the lectures given in Part 1 of the seminar
were complemented by practical technical training ofvarious equipment and facilities in Part 2. Based on
this concept, the seminar aimed to deepen and increase
participants’ understanding of power plant facilities, andwas implemented according to schedule.

(3) Participants
A total of 40 middle-level operating engineers
and manager-class employees from Petrovietnam’s
electric power departments attended Part 1 of theseminar. They were from various companies affiliatedwith Petrovietnam, including the Petrovietnam Power
Generation Department, Nhon Trach Power Plant, Ca
Mau Power Plant, Dung Quat Refinery, Petrovietnam
Fertilizer and Chemicals Company, and a number ofproject engineering companies.
(4) Program Content
In line with the needs of Petrovietnam, the program
covered the following technical fields through lectures
and Q&As by experts in the respective fields.
1) Reliability improvement technologies for dynamic
equipment (JCCP)
2) Case examples of Kaizen activities for efficiency
improvement of facilities and equipment (JCCP)
3) Latest maintenance technologies for steam turbines(Hitachi, Ltd.)
4) Technical development of high-performance
turbines (Hitachi, Ltd.)
5) Water treatment technologies for boilers (Suzuki
Technical Consulting Ltd.)

2. Part 1 (in Vietnam)(1) Dates
July 30 to August 4, 2012 (6 days)(2) Lecturers
Four lecturers gave lectures on their respective
fields of specialty. In addition to a lecturer from JCCP’s
Training Department (Shintaro Miyawaki), they
included Mr. Yuki Kogure (Hitachi, Ltd.), Mr. Takashi
Suzuki (Suzuki Technical Consulting Ltd.), and Mr.
Mikio Yoshikawa (Babcock-Hitachi K.K.).

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Opening ceremony6) Corrosion prevention technologies for boilers(Suzuki Technical Consulting Ltd.)
7) Water quality management technologies for coolingwater (Suzuki Technical Consulting Ltd.)
8) Optimization technologies for energy-saving boilers(Babcock-Hitachi K.K.)
9) Latest combined-cycle technologies (BabcockHitachi K.K.)
10) Supplementary discussions, explanations and Q&A
related to all themes11) Case studies of Nhon Trach Power Plant

supercritical turbines, which have advanced greatly
in recent years, and the latest technologies of nextgeneration power plants.
1) Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Head Office:Latest instrumentation technologies for efficiency
improvement of power plants
2) Hitachi Nico Transmission Co., Ltd., Omiya
Factory: Latest gear technologies for large rotary
machines

3. Part 2 (in Japan)(1) Dates
October 22 to November 2, 2012 (12 days)(2) Participants
A group of 15 middle-level mechanical engineers
and manager-class employees from Petrovietnam’s
electric power departments participated in Part 2 of theseminar. They were from various companies affiliatedwith Petrovietnam, as mentioned above in Section 2
paragraph (3).

Practical training at Woods Corporation(3) Site-visit Training Destinations and Program
Content
Site-visit training was implemented at the facilities
of JCCP member companies and other destinations
as shown below. At all destinations, training wasorganized that closely matched the jobs and operationsof the participants, and fulfilled the objectives ofthe program by providing deep understanding of theequipment manufacturing process and key technologies
at each company and plant. The program particularly
captured the participants’ strong interest by introducing

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3) Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Works: Latest technologies
and diagnostic techniques for power generating
turbines4) Babcock-Hitachi K.K., Kure Works: Latest
technologies for power generating boiler systems
5) Woods Corporation: Governor functions andreliability improvement technologies
6) Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Semboku Power Plant: Latest
technologies for LNG-fired combined cycle power
plants7) Sakai Photovoltaic Power Station: Latest technologies
for sustainable and renewable power generation

At Yokogawa Electric Corporation

4. Summary
The themes selected for the seminar all represented
key technologies that are indispensable to improving
the reliability of mechanical devices that compose theheart of turbines and boilers, in particular, among thefacilities of a power plant. As they are important issues
that pertain directly to stable and efficient operations inPetrovietnam’s operational departments, the seminar wasplanned and designed to closely satisfy Petrovietnam’s
needs with the cooperation of JCCP member companies.
JCCP intends to continue offering CPO-CPJ
combination programs like this one in the future, withhopes that they will open the path to the formulationof even more timely and beneficial training programsin the personnel development field and will strengthen
the direction toward the implementation of even morepractical courses in the future.
Furthermore, JCCP is entertaining the idea ofapplying this approach to regular courses as an initiativethat would correspond to the future direction of JCCP

activities. Planning and organizing programs that allow
the results of customized training to be shared by evenlarger numbers of participants in oil-producing countries
is expected to promote the overall effort to renew andimprove future training programs.
As a specific example, JCCP is preparing to offer
a new course by further deepening and developing the
program content of this customized program for Vietnam
and reorganizing it into a new curriculum. The newcourse will be intended for management-level engineers
and middle-level mechanical engineers in the Middle
East and Gulf countries and other major oil-producing
countries.
By the time this newsletter reaches our readers in
oil-producing countries, the content of a new regularprogram will have taken shape and the necessary
arrangements toward the creation of a new regular course
will be complete. JCCP looks forward to receiving
greater participation in JCCP training programs fromoil-producing countries in the future.
<by Shintaro Miyawaki, Training Dept.>

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Personnel
Exchange

CPO Seminar on Power Plant
Instrumentation and Control for Refineryand Petrochemical Plant Engineers
1. Background
In Vietnam, total demand for electricity is growing at
an annual rate of more than 15%. To support this growing
demand, Petrovietnam and its subsidiaries are building
or are planning to build a number of new power plants.
At the same time, existing power plants have strong
needs for technical training for efficiency improvement
and increased capacity. At the Dung Quat Refinery, as
well, there are plans to strengthen its capacity, and thus
a request has been made for training related to power
facilities in refineries and petrochemical plants.
In response to Petrovietnam’s request, JCCP has
already implemented a customized program on boilers
and turbines last year. As a second initiative, a Customized
Program-Overseas (CPO) on the operations of utilities
in power plants, refineries and petrochemical plants
was recently organized and held at the headquartersof Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation(PVFCCo) in Ho Chi Minh City.

employee of Yokogawa Electric gave a brief lecture on
field devices in Vietnamese.
Responses to the preliminary questionnaire fromthe Dung Quat Refinery revealed a variety of issues
the participants currently face, such as difficulties inexcessive airflow control (O2 control) accompanying
the switch between mono fuel and mixed-fuel (gas andoil) combustion; the surge in burner pressure whenusing fuel gas; and problems arising from the instabilityof grid frequency. A further hearing was held to better
understand each issue, and the best current answers
and proposals were given by Mr. Sato and Mr. Seiji
Kuniyoshi, another lecturer who provided his support.

2. Overview
The seminar began with an opening message from
Mr. Dang Quoc Hung, Deputy General Manager of the
Human Resources & Training Division at PVFCCo,
followed by self-introductions by all members and abrief introduction of JCCP prior to commencing thefirst day’s lectures.
(1) Overview of Instrumentation and Control in a
Power Plant
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Corporation)
This lecture introduced Yokogawa Electric’s electric
power applications, instrumentation and control
systems, field devices, and described and discussed
instrumentation technologies for in-house power
generation based on the participants’ responses to apreliminary questionnaire. The participants had manyquestions particularly about field devices, as a local

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Mr. Sato, Yokogawa Electric Corporation(2) Safety Instrumentation System in a PowerPlant
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Systems)
In the first half of the lecture, Mr. Bernard Kwek, whorushed over from Singapore, introduced an overview
of safety instrumentation and the basic functions of
the company’s safety instrumentation system (SIS).
Then, Mr. Inoue introduced various solutions and caseexamples related to power plants.
In his lecture, Mr. Bernard discussed the backgroundto why an SIS became necessary, and introduced SIS
functions, the differences between duplex redundancy
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their application. He also emphasized the necessity ofseparating SIS and DCS (distributed instrumentation
system). During Mr. Inoue’s lecture, a participant asked
about countermeasures to specific problems related tobearing temperature, to which not only Mr. Inoue, but
the other participants as well, proposed various ideasthat provided useful reference.

Mr. Inoue, Invensys Process Systems(3) Optimization of Utilities
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Systems)
Generally when building a process optimization
system, it is divided into three stages: the data
reconciliation stage, optimization stage, and advanced
control stage. In describing data reconciliation, theimportance of recognizing errors was emphasized.
With respect to APC, process identification, prediction
and control in model predictive control were describedin detail. In regard to optimization, he gave a careful
description of the relationship between processes
and utilities by drawing diagrams, followed by an
explanation of optimization functions. Mr. Watanabe
also introduced specific examples of utility optimizationin Japanese refineries and optimization in Thailand.

Mr. Watanabe, Invensys Process Systems

When a participant asked about loss management
solutions, Mr. Watanabe drew a diagram of an entire
refinery to facilitate understanding of an example ofloss management using data reconciliation technology.
(4) Controller Tuning
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Knowledge of controller tuning was provided throughlectures and practical training as an important and usefultechnology to instrumentation and control engineers.
After introducing control theories using a video andreviewing their important points, practical training in
CAI provided a visual understanding of the differencesin controller behavior according to different tuning
parameters. It is well known that the greater the time
constant, the more difficult tuning becomes. To illustrate
this principle, an example was introduced that showed
how an attempt to control viscosity failed to deliver theintended control performance.

Practical training using CAI

3. Summary
A number of programs on power facilities havebeen implemented to date, mainly with a focus on themechanical aspects of boilers and turbines. This time,
therefore, a seminar was planned with a focus on inhouse power facilities in refineries and petrochemicalplants. By implementing a preliminary questionnaire,
programs pertaining directly to power facilities wereorganized so that specific issues could be discussed. A
program on utility optimization and management wasalso prepared from the perspective that utility facilities
are an integral part of refinery and petrochemical plantfacilities.

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In the post-seminar evaluation, many participants
noted their desire for even deeper knowledge in regard
to each of the programs, as well as their wishes to receive
training in Japan. As a regular course related to electric
power will be offered beginning in fiscal 2013, theparticipants’ feedback of this seminar will be taken into
consideration when implementing the course and also
when designing other customized seminars in Vietnam
as well as in other countries.
Members and participants after completion of the seminar<by Kazuhiro Suzuki, Training Dept.>

Personnel
Exchange

CPO Seminar on Practical Trainingof Latest Process Control Technology for
Oil & Gas Industry for SEIC in Russia
A Customized Program-Overseas (CPO) on Practical
Training of Latest Process Control Technology for Oil& Gas Industry was held from September 17 to 21,
2012, for engineers at the Sakhalin Energy Investment
Company Ltd. (SEIC) in Russia.
The seminar was designed to provide a forum fortechnical discussion on Japan’s latest technologies andutilization issues between lecturers and SEIC engineers,
who are the actual users of such technologies. It was held
at SEIC’s production facility, located at the southern
tip of Sakhalin Island, which also has an LNG shipping
terminal on the same site. An old port city called
Korsakov is located nearby, and offers regular ferry
services from Wakkanai in Hokkaido, but the area aroundthe production facility is surrounded by undeveloped
wilderness. Most employees who work at this facility
commute from their homes in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, theadministrative center of Sakhalin Oblast. The Japanese
members of the seminar also spent a little over an hourcommuting to the facility every day with Mr. Vadim
Legenkin, the officer in charge of the seminar on the
SEIC side, who generously provided transportation in
his car.

Hokkaido by plane, and is one of the nearest foreign
lands to Japan. It is home to the Sakhalin-2 Project, aproject for collecting and shipping natural gas and other

1. Objectives and Background
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natural resources that are found in the northeastern partof Sakhalin Island. The liquefied natural gas (LNG)
produced in the project is one of the most importantsources of energy to Japan and highly valued as an ecofriendly fuel. SEIC, the counterpart of the recent seminar,is the central operator of this Sakhalin-2 Project.
SEIC is owned by Gazprom, Royal Dutch Shell,
and Japanese trading companies, and already possesses
many leading-edge facilities and technologies. SEIC’srelationship with JCCP began in May 2010, when SEIC
sent its employees to participate in a JCCP regular course
for the first time. The number of participants from SEIC
has continued to increase since the following year.
The seminar promoted deeper understanding of JCCP
in addition to providing knowledge of themes presented
by SEIC, and was organized with a focus on providing
information by which SEIC could judge which of Japan’s
cutting-edge technologies to introduce, and the pros andcons of introducing those technologies.

2. Content(1) Day 1
After the opening ceremony, which consisted of
opening speeches and an introduction of JCCP, a lectureon the basics of facility operation management (alarm
management systems) was given. It was a topic thatwas strongly requested by SEIC, and prompted manyquestions from the participants, regardless of it being
only the first day of the seminar.
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On the second day, the seminar took place at the LNG
terminal amid the raging winds and rain of Typhoon
16, which had traveled northward to Sakhalin during
the previous night. The fallen trees that used to line thestreets in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk city spoke of the harshTraining session

Participants of SEIC and lecturers

northern environment.
Lectures on this day were on the latest facilities andsoftware, and covered safety instrumentation systems,
wireless instrumentation systems, advanced processcontrol, various operational support software, andcomputer simulation technologies.
Since each theme had direct relevance to theparticipants’ duties, deep discussions took place
regarding specific examples of malfunctions in SEIC’s
technologies, methods of improving their utilization,
and a comparative examination of different brands ofequipment. In the discussion on operational support
software, SEIC members introduced a best practicein which they estimated an efficiency improvement ofroughly 20% in the start-up/shutdown of refinery units.
Wireless instrumentation systems and othertechnologies that have yet to be introduced to SEIC werealso discussed, but the participants were already aware of
their importance, and asked detailed technical questions,for example on how to maintain their functions in
Sakhalin’s uniquely cold climate. It almost seemed aseparate seminar could be held on this theme alone.
(3) Day 4
Bad weather continued until the last day of lectures,and while there were initial concerns about whether thelecturer could arrive safely from Japan, the lecture wasdelivered as scheduled.
The theme of the lecture focused on the expansion
and integration of new information systems, and wasquite an ambitious one, which unfortunately highlighted
the differences with SEIC’s systems. Nevertheless,detailed and practical initiatives, including a specificdemonstration of real-time communication withJapan and South Africa via the Internet, captured theparticipants’ interest and attention.

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(4) Day 5
During the first four days of the seminar, discussions
and lectures provided information by which SEIC could
gauge which of Japan’s cutting-edge technologies areworth introducing or should be introduced in the future,and the pros and cons of introducing those technologies.
On the last day, a wrap-up meeting summarized those
discussions and, along with the participants’ course
evaluations, verified that the initial objectives of theseminar have been achieved. A closing ceremony wasthen held.
After the closing ceremony, the Japanese delegationand SEIC participants toured the control room in the
LNG plant located adjacent to the seminar venue before
officially bringing the five-day seminar to a close.

3. Observations
Japan’s energy policies have undergone a majorchange after the Great East Japan Earthquake of March
11, 2011 and the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and the roleof LNG has become more important than ever before.
At the same time, this situation has strengthened thesignificance of Sakhalin as the nearest oil-producing
country and oil-producing region to Japan, located only

about an hour away from Chitose Airport and roughly
100 kilometers from Wakkanai Port in Hokkaido.
Holding the seminar on Sakhalin Island also
underscored the strong ties between Sakhalin and Japan.
For example, one step outside Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Airport, the streets are filled with Japanese cars,
markets in the city offer a surprising abundance ofJapanese products, and buildings dating back to theJapanese colonial period are found in large numbersin the city, some of which are open to the public asmuseums. Furthermore, as most SEIC employees who
participated in the seminar have the privilege of using
regular corporate flights to Chitose and could visit
Japan relatively easily, they shared stories about Niseko
being the best ski resort in Japan, where the best sushi
restaurants are in Sapporo, and various other tidbits
about Japan, while a certain participant who is learning
the Japanese language with his children approached theJapanese lecturers during each break to try his Japaneseand ask if it is correct.
Considering the high evaluation of this seminar,
JCCP, as well as the lecturers who participated andthe companies to which they belong, have agreed
to respectively formulate specific plans for future
implementation.
<by Teruhiko Sasaki, Training Dept.>

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Exchange

CPO Seminar on World Energy Situation
Held at ADNOC
A Customized Program-Overseas (CPO) on World
Energy Situation was held over a four-day period, from
September 17 to 20, 2012, in UAE.

1. Background
When JCCP members visited Abu Dhabi National
Oil Company (ADNOC) under the Training Cooperation
Program (TC) in February 2010, an executive officer
of ADNOC’s marketing department requested theimplementation of a customized program in Japan. In
response to this request, an 11-day Customized ProgramJapan (CPJ) on Petroleum Marketing and PhysicalDistribution was implemented in October 2010.
In a working-level meeting held thereafter, ADNOC
and JCCP agreed to send Japanese experts to UAE to
hold a CPO on World Energy Situation, intended foryoung middle-level employees who engage in businessin ADNOC’s international marketing department.

covered such topics as the history of deregulation in theoil industry, the reality of excessive competition seen in
today’s liberalized oil market, the historical backgroundand present state of oil stockpiling, and the importanceof the stable supply of oil, all from the perspective of anoil-consuming country.
The lecture also shed light on future trends, including
the structural decline in oil demand that is expectedhereafter given the aging society and decreasing
population in Japan, and Japan’s initiatives to prevent
global warming and promote renewable energies.
(2) Day 2: World Energy Situation
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This lecture discussed the environment and factors
affecting the world oil industry with a focus on trends
seen in the OPEC and non-OPEC countries. In addition
to providing information that directly pertains tobusiness and the economies of oil-producing countries,
such as trends in the cost of crude oil and natural gas, thelecture also provided an understanding of the financial
crisis in Europe, the mechanism of the banking crisis
precipitated by the subprime loan problem in the UnitedStates and the ensuing Lehman shock, and trends andforecasts regarding Western economies.
Particularly in regard to global issues, such as about
the world’s crude oil reserves, which are issues ofmajor concern to oil-producing countries, as well as
production forecasts and trends in global-scale climate

Opening speech from ADNOC

2. Content(1) Day 1: The Energy Situation and Oil Industry
in Japan
The first part of the lecture on Japan’s energy
situation discussed the Japanese government’s energy
policies and future energy trends with a main focus on
the electricity situation and nuclear trends that havebecome serious concerns in Japan since the March 11,2011 earthquake disaster.
The second part of the lecture on Japan’s oil industry

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change, satellite photos and other visual aids were used
to facilitate understanding.
Discussions on the present state and forecast ofJapan’s nuclear power generation since the March 11
earthquake elicited active questions and answers andexchanges of views.
(3) Day 3: Present State and Outlook of Renewable(Alternative) Energies
This lecture primarily focused on solar power
generation as an issue of highest concern that is being
addressed in UAE and other countries in the Middle East.
It also provided specific explanations and case examplesof the development status of solar, wind, bio andgeothermal power generation by countries around theworld, as well as their mechanism, economic efficiency,
investment status, and problem areas.
The part of the lecture on the shift toward renewableenergies and nuclear power that is already underway
in the GCC countries captured the participants’ strong
interest and engaged them in a heated Q&A.

Participants engaging in discussion in a workshop

to the economies of oil-producing countries.
In studying the future trends of crude oil prices andalternative energies, the participants were divided into
small groups for discussion and presentations. They
held extremely active exchanges of views and gave
impressive group presentations, in a testament to theirconstant and serious consideration of the issues.

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This lecture provided an overall knowledge of thecrude oil market in Asia, which is ADNOC’s main
export destination, as well as of the global crude oilmarket. From a global perspective, it discussed the pricemechanism in the crude oil market; the characteristics
of benchmark crude oils such as WTI, Brent and Dubai
crude; and movements toward the reorganization of thecrude oil futures market in Europe and the United States.
The participants engaged in serious exchange of Q&A
with the lecturer, because the flow of speculative money
to the financial market and crude oil futures market
greatly affects crude oil prices and is a major concern

Lecture by Mr. Yasuhiko Nagata, The Institute of Energy
Economics, Japan

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The participants were a small group of 14 members,
including 13 from the ADNOC head office and one
from TAKREER’s Abu Dhabi Refinery. However, thesize of the group was optimal for the seminar, as itprovided ample time for mutual interaction between
the participants and lecturers instead of limiting theirexperience to one-way receiving of information fromlecturers. All members of the group of young, mid-level
employees attended the lectures every day with keeninterest and took part in active questions and answers
and exchanges of views with the lecturers, thus making
the seminar highly meaningful.
The group included five female employees,
illustrating the increasing ratio of female employees at
ADNOC as well as at state-run oil companies in other
Middle East countries, and underscored the significanceof employing female employees, particularly in head
office departments.
The questions and answers and exchanges of views
unexpectedly revealed how seriously many of theparticipants are thinking about the coming post-oil era.
Their future role and performance is something to lookforward to.
The seminar was originally requested by ADNOC’s
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interest not only in oil and gas, but also in other energy
sources such as nuclear power and renewable energies.
In the evaluation form completed by the participants,
almost all expressed their desire to participate in a training
program in Japan, much to the lecturers’ honor, andindicated anew ADNOC’s strong interest in JCCP training.
Among the oil-producing countries in the Middle
East, Japan’s relationship with UAE particularly goesback a long way. Thus UAE is a friend and importantpartner to Japan. We hope JCCP training will continue toincrease the number of Japanophiles in UAE and further
deepen bonds between the two countries.

Commemorative photo taken after completion of theseminar<by Kazuo Kojima, Training Dept.>

Personnel
Exchange

CPO Seminar on TPM Held at
Saudi Aramco’s Jeddah Refinery
1. Purpose and BackgroundA series of TPM seminars have been jointly
implemented with Saudi Aramco, beginning with thefirst seminar held at the Ras Tanura Refinery in 2008.
The recent seminar was the sixth in the series, andwas implemented in response to a request from Saudi
Aramco’s Jeddah Refinery. The request stemmed fromthe Jeddah Refinery’s awareness that TPM training isessential to improving field operations and to smoothly
disseminating the “my machine, my unit” mentalitythat the refinery is independently promoting amongits employees. Initially, practical on-site training in
TPM activities was considered as requested by Jeddah
Refinery, but a basic course was ultimately decided to be
implemented, taking into consideration the turnaroundmaintenance that was forthcoming in April 2013.
The seminar was held over a period of five days,
from November 3 to 7, 2012, at the training center in the
Jeddah Refinery, and was implemented by four lecturers,
including Mr. Kiyoshi Sakaino from JGC Corporation,
Mr. Fujio Takeishi and Mr. Motonari Yasutake from
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., and Fumihiro Tone from JCCP.
The participants were a group of 20 members,
comprised of 18 members from the Jeddah Refineryand two from the Ras Tanura Refinery. In terms ofdepartment, seven were from the maintenance division(including three regular inspection officers), five fromthe electrical instrumentation division, four from theoperations division, and four from the engineering
division (including three reliability officers).

2. Content
The seminar opened with words of greeting from
Mr. Abdullah A. Al-Deraibi, Manager, Jeddah Refinery
Dept., and Mr. Rayyan S. Tayeb, Supervisor (A), Training
Unit. They also spoke about how the seminar came tobe held jointly with JCCP and what the objectives
are, and Mr. Al-Deraibil, in particular, reflected on his
experience in participating in a JCCP regular course in
1989 and stressed how that experience has proven highly
beneficial to his job.
Fumihiro Tone also gave an opening address onbehalf of JCCP and explained the seminar program.
Following Tone, Mr. Sakaino from JGC Corporationlectured on maintenance management in the refinery(daily maintenance and periodic maintenance, facility
reliability improvement). In the first half of the lecture
on daily maintenance and periodic maintenance, Mr.
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on items that are required for effective improvementof facility reliability. In the latter half, Mr. Sakaino
provided an overview of the risk management concept
and explained the theory and application of RCM(reliability-centered maintenance) to facility reliability
improvement. Toward the end of the session, theparticipants were divided into groups to discuss andstudy a case example of a BP Texas accident and its
causes. Their serious approach to the discussion andpertinent comments to each other’s presentations
demonstrated their high level of knowledge.
On the second day, Tone gave a lecture on maintenancemanagement and safety management based on TPM
activities in the refinery in reference to serious
accidents that have occurred in oil complexes in Japan,
including an accident caused by a facility design flaw,
an accident caused by the lack of change management,
an accident caused by the deterioration of safety
culture and violation of regulations, and an accident
originating from a natural disaster. Tone explained thatthe accidents were fundamentally the result of a humanerror or a poor management system, and discussed how
TPM activities came to be introduced as a means for
improving maintenance management and breaking awayfrom the risks of such accidents. He then introduced an
overview of the TPM concept and representative smallgroup activities, including the tool-box meeting (TBM),
hazard prediction activity, learning from near-misses,
and the 5S policy, and discussed management practices
in oil refining companies in Japan while emphasizing
the manager’s important role in boosting motivation in
the workplace.
Additionally, a workshop was held in which theparticipants were required to explain a problem they
currently face in a manner that all other participants
could easily understand by drawing a diagram of their

Mr. Abdullah A. Al-Deraibi, Manager, Jeddah Reﬁnery Dept.,
giving an opening address

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Lecture by Mr. Motonari Yasutake, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.

problem. This exercise was effective in facilitating
mutual understanding among participants from different
departments.
On the third day, Messrs. Takeishi and Yasutake from
Idemitsu Kosan Co, Ltd. introduced and discussed TPM
activities implemented in Idemitsu’s refineries. Mr.
Takeishi first gave a general outline of TPM activities,
frameworks, and key points for establishing TPM
activities in the refinery. Mr. Yasutake then discussed
voluntary maintenance activities with reference to caseexamples of activities at each stage of maintenance.
To impress upon the participants that the first step ofmaintenance is initial cleanup, in which “cleanup equals
inspection,” an exercise was held in identifying defects
in photos of pumps before maintenance. Close to 70% of
the participants were able to identify only five defects at
the most. However, as the objective of the exercise was
not only to identify the major defects, but to make close
observations and discover as many defects as possible,
the result was not necessarily satisfactory. Mr. Yasutake
noted that new employees at Idemitsu usually identify
more than 100 defects, and explained that finding as
many specific defects as possible leads to larger numbersof improvements.
Mr. Takeishi then lectured about maintenancemanagement systems and maintenance plans fromthe standpoint of a facility maintenance engineer, anddeepened participants’ understanding by explaining
the focus of maintenance through examples of themaintenance of representative refinery equipment.
A group discussion was held on the fourth day. To
achieve a good balance in regard to the participants’experience level, positions and age, they were divided
into four groups of five members each, and were asked
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members. Each group made a presentation on the themeof “What our section should be like, problems and theircountermeasures.”First, group members wrote problems they face on
separate post-its, categorized them according to genre,
and selected an issue of high priority. They then analyzed
the cause of the selected issue based on the 5-why, 4M
and fishbone analysis methods, and discussed the issue up
to the preparation of an action plan for solving the issue.
The themes selected by the groups were “contractor
safety,” “knowledge transfer from experienced employee
to younger employee,” “lack of stability,” and “highemployee attrition.”
Each of the themes clearly highlighted current issues
and posed extremely difficult problems. However,the participants seriously discussed how they could
overcome their respective management problem
instead of surrendering to the passive thinking that
there is nothing they could do, and exhibited strong
determination to take action.
The final fifth day consisted of a course review andclosing session. All participants were of the opinion
that the seminar will benefit their future activities. They
also expressed their expectations of a practical courseand further support for the future implementation of
TPM activities at the Jeddah Refinery. After receiving
words of appreciation from Mr. Tayeb, Tone said inGroup discussion

Group photoclosing that the seminar was extremely fruitful, and that“kaizen has already begun in the workplace.” By way of
encouragement, he said each and every participant is aseed of a future fruit, which will grow to be two to threetimes the size it is today, so they should look forward totheir future growth. The seminar was then brought to aclose with the presentation of a completion certificate.

3. Observations
The implementation of the seminar was consideredfrom the perspective of contributing to the smoothpromotion of the “my machine, my unit” campaign that
the Jeddah Refinery is independently promoting amongits employees.
Post-seminar evaluations revealed that all participants
thought the seminar provided useful and beneficial
knowledge. Their positions, specialties and ages varied
broadly, but they were one in their wish to overcome
their current situation by their own actions. That many ofthem expressed a desire for further support in introducing
TPM activities to their workplaces also left a strong
impression.
As the response to the seminar was strongly positive,
JCCP may consider its continued implementation in the
future. It can be said that this possibility has underlined
the importance of ongoing communication and followup initiatives.
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CPO Seminar on Upgrading Processes of
Heavy Oil Held at the MPE No. 1 Refinery
in Myanmar

Closing ceremony

A Customized Program-Overseas (CPO) was held
over a period of four days, from October 22 to 25,
2012, at a training center located in the No. 1 Refinery(Thanlyin) of Myanma Petrochemical Enterprise (MPE)in the suburbs of Yangon.

1. Background and Overview
The customized program was implemented based ona Memorandum of Understanding concerning JCCPinitiative training programs that was signed between

Myanmar and JCCP, and heavy oil upgrading wasselected as the theme, as it is a priority issue that has been
identified in a mutual cooperation project implemented
jointly by the Myanmar Ministry of Energy and JCCP.
After consultations with the Energy Planning Departmentin the Ministry of Energy regarding the outline of the
program, including the dates and program content, anagreement was reached to implement the seminar.
Four Japanese lecturers undertook the program. They
included Takaaki Yuasa from JCCP, Mr. Yuki Nishimura
from JGC Corporation, Mr. Hidetoshi Tani from ToyoEngineering Corporation, and Mr. Rei Hamada fromJGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd.
The participants were a group of 30 members from
MPE, including the deputy director of the head officeproduction department, 17 from the MPE No. 1 Refinery,
two from the No. 2 Refinery in Chauk, and 10 from thepetrochemical plant in Mann. The seminar began with
an opening speech by Mr. Ne Lin, General Manager, No.
1 Refinery, Thanlyin.

2. Program
Opening ceremony: Mr. Ne Lin, General Manager,
No. 1 Reﬁnery (left)

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On the first day, self-introductions were made by
all participants, and a DVD presentation introduced

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JCCP to the audience. Yuasa (Mr.) then gave a lectureon the history and present status of the oil industry inJapan, followed by a lecture on the characteristics andthe need for heavy oil upgrading. He also explained thecharacteristics of each upgrading process in reference
to actual examples of process combinations used in
upgrading heavy oil in Japanese refineries. Taking into
consideration the participants’ varying skill levels, aninteractive style of lecture was adopted as much as
possible to constantly keep pace with their understanding.
On the second day, Mr. Nishimura from JGC
Corporation lectured on the selection of heavy oil
upgrading processes. He discussed in detail the thermal
cracking process and the integrated gasification
combined cycle (IGCC) technology, explaining that
IGCC is a particularly advanced heavy oil treatment
process that effectively utilizes residual oil to generate
electricity. Mr. Nishimura’s thorough and detailed
responses and answers to the participants’ questions
were highly appreciated.
On the third day, Mr. Tani from Toyo Engineering
Corporation lectured on catalytic cracking technologies(FCC and RFCC) and heavy oil hydrotreatment
technologies. His lectures provided easy understandingof a wide range of processes, from simple processes toadvanced processes such as RFCC and H-Oil, in termsof differences in licensors and various other aspects,
and invited active questions also about new processes.
On the fourth and final day of the seminar, Mr.
Hamada from JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd. lectured
on the theory of catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts. He
focused on reaction theories, production technologies
and catalyst evaluation technologies, and engaged theparticipants in charge of catalysts in an active exchangeof questions and answers.

Seminar venue

In the closing ceremony, Yuasa expressed his hopesthat the participants will apply the knowledge theygained in the seminar to their respective jobs.

3. Evaluation and Impressions of the
SeminarThis was the second time a seminar was held under
the theme of heavy oil upgrading, following the one
implemented at Petrovietnam last year. However,being held in Myanmar, a country full of promise
owing to the recent transition from a military regime todemocracy and the lifting of economic sanctions, theseminar provided an important means for gauging thecountry’s interest in acquiring knowledge about heavy
oil upgrading and modernizing its refineries.
One of the main themes proposed methods for theselection of optimal process combinations in terms ofthe necessity and economic efficiency of each heavy oil
treatment process. Another principal theme discussed
catalyst technologies that are essential to the advanced
treatment of heavy oil. Through exposure to these
themes, many participants said they absorbed highly
useful knowledge even within a limited time of fourdays, and affirmed the success of the seminar.
The seminar was held in a training center at the No. 1
Refinery, where there were no air conditioners but only
electric fans on the ceiling and walls. Temperatures roseto nearly 35°C and had the lecturers retreating to an airconditioned anteroom after each hour-long lecture for
15-minute breaks, but the Myanmar participants attended
the lectures with concentration and focus. JCCP hopes tocontinue supporting Myanmar’s growth through training
programs like this seminar.

Lecture by Mr. Yuki Nishimura, JGC Corporation

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Report on the Training Cooperation Program—Saudi Arabia—
A JCCP delegation visited four departments at Saudi
Aramco from November 8 to 14, 2012, to promote the
FY2013 JCCP Annual Program, adjust the content
of customized programs, and seek requests for JCCP
assistance in Saudi Aramco’s training programs.

1. Dhahran Head Ofﬁce: Professional
Development Department, Training &Development
The delegation met with Mr. Raed H. Al-Rabeh,
Director, Professional Development Department, whooversees the development of human resources who canfully demonstrate not only their technical expertise,
but also their management potential in all fields anddepartments.
Mr. Al-Rabeh said the following: Saudi Aramco
is engaging in technical development as a long-term
strategy, and is placing particular emphasis on energysaving technologies, power generation technologies
and technologies for improving energy saving andefficiency in buildings. Recognizing that human resource
development is essential to achieving this technicaldevelopment over the long term, the company is directing
urgent efforts to cultivating advanced professional skills
among its employees. Giving priority to improving
personal qualities, it is providing training beginning withan overview of Saudi Arabian culture and the history of
Saudi Aramco’s culture and education. Saudi Aramco is

Mr. Raed H. Al-Rabeh, Director, Professional Development
Department (right)

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also concentrating on developing human resources in thechemical field, as it aims to achieve integration with thechemical department.
Within JCCP’s FY2013 course program, Saudi
Aramco has taken notice particularly of courses on
renewable energies, new technologies for a hydrogensociety, and heavy oil upgrading, as they are important
issues related to the petrochemical field. It has also
expressed interest in the environmental management
course, as its content has been significantly improved.
As a characteristic of Saudi Aramco’s human resource
development effort concerning its female employees, thecompany has set a target of increasing the advancement
rate of its female employees to 20%. The JCCP
delegation offered its support of women’s advancementin Saudi Aramco by implementing a customized program
specifically for women, if so requested.

2. Professional Engineering Development
Division (PEDD)
PEDD is responsible for examining and providing
internal training programs to professional engineers inall sectors at Saudi Aramco, with the objective of further
improving their expertise.
JCCP approached PEDD for the first time in 2009,and implemented its first course (total productive
maintenance management (TPM)) under PEDD in
September 2011.
In the recent meeting, the JCCP delegation met
with Dr. Thurston M. Williams, Program Developer& Evaluation Analyst, and Dr. Dahham M. Al-Anazi,
Head of PEDD (A), to discuss PEDD needs and possible
themes for JCCP cooperation. First of all, in regard to
programs related to chemical issues, the JCCP delegation
recommended the regular course on heavy oil upgrading,and explained how the participation of PEDD engineers
in this field would be effective. The PEDD members
showed strong interest in the educational materials on
refinery maintenance management (three categories)that were introduced by the Japan Petroleum Institute,and said consideration will be given to including themin PEDD’s 2014 training program.

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3. Reﬁning & NGL Fractionation
Administration Area

4. Training & Development Administration
Area

The JCCP delegation met with Mr. Sami A.
Iskandrani, Assistant to the Executive Director of
Refining & NGL Fractionation.
Mr. Iskandrani first explained that there was acompany-wide reshuffling of employees as of October
1, 2012, with particularly large movements in thedownstream departments. Mr. Mohammed A. AlOmar, Vice President, who had a good grasp of JCCP
personnel development activities, was replaced by Mr.
Omar S. Bazuhair, Executive Director. Additionally,
the Chemicals Operations Department was newly
established in the downstream business area, vested
with the responsibility of overseeing joint projects
with chemical companies. Under this situation, the
JCCP delegation recommended the course on heavy
oil upgrading as an ideal approach to establishingcooperation with the chemical industry, and offered toconsider a customized course, if so required.
In regard to the FY2013 JCCP course program,the delegation pointed out the new offerings andexplained the significant changes that have been madefrom the previous program. Mr. Iskandrani listened
to the explanation with approval, and requested theenhancement of two courses: a course that focuseson the corrosion of static and dynamic equipment andcountermeasures, and a course dedicated to facility
reliability. He was aware that there are courses that cover
the relevant themes, but desired more emphasis on thetechnical aspects of those themes. (The delegation later
found out that Mr. Iskandrani took early retirement andleft the company on November 28.)

The objective of the recent meeting at the Training& Development Administration Area was to informthe department that the views and requests received
in response to a previous survey for renewal of JCCP
training programs have been incorporated in the FY2013
course program. Through an introduction from Ms. Huda
Ghoson, Executive Director, Employee Relations &Training, the JCCP delegation met with Mr. Nasser A.
Al-Nafisee, General Manager, Training & Development,
who took over Ms. Ghoson’s previous position. At the
beginning of the meeting, the JCCP delegation thanked
him for participating in the FY2012 JCCP International
Symposium and giving a special speech.
The JCCP members explained the FY2013
JCCP course program and its four new themes, andrecommended the course on heavy oil upgrading asa chemistry-related theme suited to Saudi Aramco’s
needs. They also noted that a customized course could
be organized, with a special focus on important processes
that use chemical raw materials.

Mr. Nasser A. Al-Naﬁsee, General Manager, Training &Development (center)

5. Summary

Mr. Sami A. Iskandrani, Assistant to the Executive Director of
Reﬁning & NGL Fractionation (right)

The JCCP delegation’s recent visit revealed thatmajor personnel changes were made in Saudi Aramco’s
downstream departments as of October 1, 2012 and a
new administration has been established. JCCP is thus
preparing to build new relationships in the company at
an early stage.
Accompanying these changes, a change has also
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training activities in Saudi Aramco. Up to now, JCCP
has been sending annual programs and individual course
programs separately to the head of the Downstream
Administration Area, the training center in each refineryand the Training & Development Department. However,in the meeting, it was agreed that JCCP would maintainits relationship with the Downstream Administration
Area as before, but will send all training-related

documents intended for Saudi Aramco as a whole to Mr.
Al-Rabeh, as proposed by Mr. Al-Rabeh himself. As his
department has overall control of professional training,
centralized responses to JCCP training would be ensured.
The various requests received from Saudi Aramco
will be discussed among all relevant parties andspecifically addressed hereafter.
<by Fumihiro Tone, Training Dept.>

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Report on the Training Cooperation Program—Kuwait and Qatar—
A two-member JCCP delegation visited Kuwait and
Qatar under the JCCP Training Cooperation Program,from November 30 to December 5, 2012, with theobjectives of strengthening relationships with oilproducing countries to promote the diversification ofenergy supply in the future, and to seek a direction for
the renewal of JCCP training programs. The delegation
included Akio Yamanaka, General Manager, Operations
Department, and Takaaki Yuasa, Master Lecturer,
Training Department.

1. Kuwait

Mr. Sami H. Malallah, Manager, Training & Career
Development, who is JCCP’s counterpart in KNPC,
and two other officers. They presented an overview of
the FY2013 course schedule, discussed the possibilitiesof customized programs (CPJ/CPO) and heard KNPC’s
needs. The KNPC officers requested a specific course on“Operations Section Head Training,” which would focus
not on technical skills, but on building communications
skills in the head personnel of operations sections so they
may issue precise instructions to their subordinates, aswell as on strategic thinking skills to ensure they always
bear in mind economical operations.

(1) Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)The JCCP members visited KNPC’s training andhuman resource development department and met with

(2) Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC),
Training Center
At KPC’s Training Center, the JCCP members

Mr. Malallah, Manager, Training & Career Development (left)

At KPC’s Training Center

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exchanged views with Mr. Al Aziz R. Al Hadi, Team
Leader, Administration & General Services Training,
and three other officers.
The Training Center, located next to KNPC’s offices,has 38 large and small classrooms that can accommodate
from five to 100 people. It provides new employee
training as well as various other training courses to
employees of all KPC Group companies, including
KNPC. An extensive array of courses are offered,ranging from 10-day to year-long courses, and features
operational exercises using simulators and hands-on
training in valve operations. The instructors are all foreign
nationals. A German instructor happened to be giving a
lecture when the JCCP members visited the center.

(2) Qatar Petroleum (QP)
At the QP Training Center, the JCCP members met
with Mr. Ali Nasser Telfat, Corporate Training Manager,
and four other officers, and gave a description of JCCP
regular courses in general, new changes that have been
made to the FY2013 course program, new regularcourses, and customized training programs.
The QP officers said they wish to have their Qatariemployees take advantage of regular courses andCustomized Programs-Japan (CPJ), which would allow
them to gain firsthand experience in Japanese customs
and practices, and to have their non-Qatari employees
benefit from Customized Programs-Overseas (CPO), as
CPO seminars held by Japanese experts in Qatar could
accommodate a larger number of participants at once.

2. Qatar(1) Qatar International Petroleum Marketing
Company Ltd. (Tasweeq)
In Qatar, the JCCP delegation first visited thehead office of Tasweeq and met with Mr. Abdulla Al
Abdulmalek, Executive Director, Administration.
Mr. Al Abdulmalek thanked the JCCP members
for the implementation of a customized program at
Tasweeq in February 2012, and requested the continued
implementation of similar training.
JCCP counterpart in QP

3. Summary

Mr. Al Abdulmalek, Executive Director, Administration (thirdfrom left) and Dr. Ibrahim, JCCP counterpart in Tasweeq (left)

Both Kuwait and Qatar are actively pursuingnationalization policies, given their economic growth
and the increase in the number of younger people.
However, while KPC and KNPC are aiming to improve
the skills of Kuwaiti nationals by focusing on training
young operators and other personnel, QP and Tasweeq,
which have high rates of multinational workers, aremainly aiming to develop Qatari managers. JCCP willtake this difference into consideration in designing future
JCCP training programs.
<by Takaaki Yuasa, Training Dept.>

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Report on the Training Cooperation Program—UAE and Oman—
A JCCP delegation visited UAE and Oman from
November 18 to 30, 2012, to exchange views withcounterpart departments in oil-producing countries
regarding JCCP training programs, hear and assess
their needs for human resource development and ask
for their continued cooperation in JCCP activities.
The delegation consisted of two members, from theOperations Department (Koichi Io) and Training
Department (Shintaro Miyawaki).

1. United Arab Emirates
 7$.5((5 $EX'KDEL2LO5HÀQLQJ&RPSDQ\ +HDG2IÀFHThe delegation first visited the head office of
TAKREER, located in a modern building along the coastof the Arabian Gulf, approximately 10 minutes by car fromthe JCCP Middle East Office, and met with members of the
Human Resources & Administration Division, including
Mr. Ja’afar Salem Al-Jaberi, Vice President, and four otherexecutive officers. Among them, Mr. Ahmed Herzallah,
Head of Career Development Section, and Mr. Sultan
Ali Al-Harmoudi, Senior Career Development Officer,
attended a JCCP Program Seminar at JCCP headquarters
in fiscal 2008, and exhibited strong understanding of JCCP
activities and their implementation status.
Customized programs (CPO) on energy-saving
technologies, maintenance management and humanresource development have been implemented thus
far, so TAKREER requested a program on safety
management in the refinery in fiscal 2013.

At TAKREER’s Human Resources & Administration Division

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The delegation met with Mr. Mahmood Al Mulla,
Administration Coordinator, and Ms. Fatima Al Mutawa,Head, Coordination Department, and confirmed theirrequests for future training. Mr. Al Mulla attended a
JCCP Program Seminar in 2008, and Ms. Al Mutawa
participated in a regular course on petroleum marketingin 2001. Based on their experience, they expressed theirwish for improved program content from the standpointof introducing Japanese customs and social practices thathave supported Japan’s economic growth after the war,
and also for a customized program that is specificallydesigned to develop intercultural communication skills
among young employees at ADNOC.

At ADNOC’s Administration Department $'12&7UDLQLQJ &DUHHU'HYHORSPHQWDivision
The delegation met with Mr. Ahmed Al Nuwais,
Head, Training & Career Development Division, mainly
to discuss the FY2012 JCCP Program Seminar (TCJ;scheduled to be held in February 2013) and invite his
participation. The JCCP members explained that the
TCJ program is intended specifically for managers incharge of training in oil-producing countries who act
as JCCP counterparts, and that they are invited to Japanto personally experience a regular course and exchange
views about training programs directly with JCCP
staff. JCCP also benefits from the Program Seminar byacquiring views and suggestions for implementation andimprovement of future training programs. In these ways,
the members stressed that the Program Seminar differsfrom a regular course.

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2. Oman 2PDQ2LO5HÀQHULHVDQG3HWUROHXP,QGXVWULHV&RPSDQ\ 253,& 6RKDU5HÀQHU\The JCCP delegation visited ORPIC’s Sohar
Refinery, located about two hours from Muscat bycar, and met with Mr. Raf de Loenen, Chief Operating
Officer, and two staff members.
Mr. de Loenen shared his thoughts about various
current issues regarding education and training at theSohar Refinery. Reflecting on his experience in sending
workers to receive training in foreign countries, he said
he strongly believes in the importance of applying theresults of training to actual work, but the expected goals
have yet to be achieved. For this reason, he explained,
there is growing need for ORPIC to review its stance on
personnel education by examining and discussing taking
a systematic approach to training.
The further expansion of facilities at the Sohar
Refinery will call for a larger number of new recruitsin the future, and training themes pertaining to thedevelopment of new employees can be expected to
become increasingly important. Thus, the JCCP members
conveyed JCCP’s standing offer to provide cooperationin the form of customized seminars implemented in
Oman by Japanese experts or other forms of training
whenever the necessary themes become clear.
(2) Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG)
The delegation visited the Ministry of Oil and Gas,
located in a quiet section of the administrative district inMuscat, and met with Ms. Ghadeer Al-Saleh, Training
Analyst, Training Department, who acts as a JCCP
counterpart in the ministry. In the meeting, Ms. Al-Salehmentioned that she is aware of the customized programon carbon management that was held in Muscat in the
beginning of the year from an article in JCCP NEWS,and said the ministry would like to make a formal request

At the SQU Oil & Gas Research Center

to JCCP again when next considering implementing acustomized program. She also assured the JCCP membersthat the ministry wishes to maintain the cooperative
relationship with JCCP in the area of personnel training.
(3) Sultan Qaboos University (SQU)At SQU, the JCCP delegation met with Dr. Mark
Sueyoshi, College of Engineering, who was scheduled
to provide a lecture in a customized program on theutilization of untapped resources and wastewater to beheld in Kuwait in January. He was joined by his coresearcher and Dr. Rashid S. Maamari, Director of Oil& Gas Research Center (the Center is the sponsor of Dr.
Sueyoshi’s research), in explaining the progress of his
research. The JCCP members thanked Dr. Sueyoshi inadvance for his preparations for giving a lecture in theupcoming CPO seminar, and for his cooperation toward
its successful implementation.

3. Summary
JCCP enjoys a good relationship with ADNOC and
TAKREER, and a stable relationship of friendship andtrust exists between UAE and Japan, as can also beseen in the recent approval to extend Japan’s interest in
oilfield exploration in UAE after its expiration in 2012.
Oman is another old friend and ally of Japan. It isespecially well known that Oman plays an extremely
important role in crude-oil security in Japan, particularly
as large crude-oil carriers bound for Japan via the Straitsof Hormuz pass through the territorial waters of Oman.
As both UAE and Oman are also geographically vitalto the stable supply of primary energy in Japan, JCCP
hopes its training programs will contribute to further
enhancing and strengthening Japan’s exchanges andlong-standing relationship of trust with the two countries.

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JCCP Regular Courses Completed

TR-15-12

Gas Processing for LNG
October 30 – November 16, 2012

Content:

Outline of LNG Plant; Global LNG Market;
Steel Pipe Technologies;
Development and Production of LNG;
Natural Gas to New Energy Development DME,
GTL, IGCC;LNG Vaporizer and Compressor Technologies;
Gas-Turbine Technologies; LNG Tank Technologies;
LNG Ship Technologies

Site visits:

The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Himeji LNG
Station No. 1);
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Himeji LNG Terminal);
Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Takasago Works);
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Takasago
Machinery Works);
IHI Corporation (Yokohama Factory);
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Chiba Shipyard)

Countries:

TR-16-12
Content:

Lecturer: Tetsuji Kubota<11 countries / 14 participants>

Ecuador, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Thailand,
Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

Material Problems and Their Countermeasures
October 30 – November 16, 2012
Petroleum Industry in Japan;
Material and Inspection of Static Equipment;
Maintenance Management in Japanese Reﬁnery;
Material of Pressure Vessels;
Estimation of Remaining Life of Static Equipment;
TPR (Total Plant Reliability) Activity;
Typical Case of Corrosion in Reﬁnery;
Fundamentals of Welding; Metallurgy ofWelding;
The Latest Welding Technologies;
Typical Problems and Countermeasures of HighTensile Steels;
Repair Technology of Tanks;
Tank Corrosion and Countermeasures;
Corrosion & Deterioration Problems of Materials in Reﬁnery;
Typical Mechanical Damages in Reﬁning Industry;
The Latest Welding Technology;
Corrosion of Metals in Oil & Gas Industries

Lecturer: Kenichi Morota<10 countries / 14 participants>

Site visits:

The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (Muroran Plant);
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (Muroran Refinery);
Taseto Co., Ltd. (Fujisawa);
IHI Corporation (Production Engineering Center);
Shinko Plantech Co., Ltd. (Head Office);
Chiyoda Corporation (Head Office)Countries:

Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

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TR-17-12

Information and Control Systems Utilized in Refineries
November 20 – December 7, 2012

Content:

Petroleum Industry in Japan; Outline ofDistributed Control System (DCS); Trend ofInformation and Control Systems; Process Control
Theory; Hands-on Training of Process Control;
Operation Support System; Outline of Alarm
Management; Modernization of Instrumentation

Site visits:

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Mitaka
Headquarters);
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (Marifu
Refinery);Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Chiba Refinery);Emerson Japan, Ltd. (Chiba Solution Center)

Countries:

IT-1-12
Content:

Lecturer: Kazuhiro Suzuki<12 countries / 15 participants>

Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Turnaround and Inspection
November 26 – December 7, 2012
Outline of Petroleum Industry in Japan;
Maintenance Activities & MaintenanceManagement in Japanese Refineries;
Advanced Inspection Technologies & Its
Demonstration; Manufacture and MaintenanceTechnology of Screw, Centrifugal, Reciprocating
Compressors; Maintenance and Repair Technology
for Refining Equipment;
Maintenance Management & Technology;
Maintenance and Inspection Management System;
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling in the
Refinery; Maintenance Management &Technology as Contractor;
Human Resource Development of Contractor

Lecturer: Hiromitsu Saito<12 countries / 16 participants>

Site visits:

Non-Destructive Inspection Co., Ltd. (Headquarters);
Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Takasago Equipment Plant);
Shinko Plantech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters); JGC Corporation (Yokohama Headquarters);
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Chiba Refinery); Sankyu Inc. (Maintenance Center)

Countries:

Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mexico, Myanmar, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Yemen

IT-2-12Finance & Accounting Management
November 27 – December 6, 2012

Content:

Petroleum Industry in Japan; Crude Oil Terminal;
Refinery Shipping System of Petroleum Products;
Distribution of Petroleum Products;
Refinery Site Observation;Workshop for Business Skill Development:
Corporate Negotiation, Financial Accounting,
Procurement, Risk Management for Marketing
and Trading, Oil Derivatives

Site visits:

JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (Mizushima
Refinery);
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Staging Terminal
Corporation

Countries:

Lecturer: Masayuki Jimbo<9 countries / 18 participants>

Bahrain, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vietnam

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TR-18-12
Content:

Development of New Energy Efficiency Projects
January 15 – February 1, 2013

Lecturer: Tetsuo Arii

With the objective of developing capability for
new project development, the course programis designed to start with basic technologies,
analytical methodologies and financing schemes,
followed by site visits to advanced manufacturing
plants and energy industries. At the end,
participants engage in a workshop to prepare foran actual project in their home countries.
Carbon Management; Latest Process Technologies;
Pinch Technology; Advanced Equipment;<12 countries / 17 participants>
Fuel Cell and Solar Energy;
District Heating and Cooling;
Latest Motor Fuel Technology;
Latest Power Generation Technologies(Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Wind Power, Super Critical Power Generation);
Carbon Finance; Workshop for Project Development

Site visits:

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku District Heating and Cooling Center);
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (Negishi Refinery);Toyota Motor Corporation (Head Office and Plant);
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kobe & Akashi Works);
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Nagasaki Shipyard and Machinery Works);
Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-Power; Matsuura Thermal Power Station);
Kitakyushu City (Eco-center)

Countries:

Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Thailand,
UAE, Vietnam

TR-19-12
Content:

Inspection and Reliability Evaluation
January 15 – February 1, 2013
Petroleum Industry in Japan; Material andInspection of Static Equipment; MaintenanceManagement System, Trouble Experiences andCountermeasures;
Material Characteristics of Pressure Vessels andQuality Control;
Material Characteristics of Pipes and Tubes andQuality Control;
Advanced Inspection Technologies;
Lecture and Practice on Newly Developed NDT;
Reliability Activities in the Refinery, Trouble
Experiences and Countermeasures;
Maintenance Management in Japanese Refinery;
Maintenance and Repair Technologies of Refining Equipment;
Corrosion and Fouling Control for Petroleum Refining Plants;
Corrosion of Metals in Oil & Gas Industries

Lecturer: Kenichi Morota<12 countries / 16 participants>

Site visits:

Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. (Sakaide Refinery);
Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Takasago Works);
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (Steel Tube Works);
Non-Destructive Inspection Co., Ltd. (Head Office);Showa Yokkaichi Sekiyu Co., Ltd. (Yokkaichi Refinery);
Shinko Plantech Co., Ltd. (Head Office)Countries:

Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Vietnam,
Yemen

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Signing Ceremony for Two Projects
under the Special Cooperation Program
for Vietnam

Exchanging the signed MOAs

On November 7, 2012, a signing ceremony washeld at Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) for the
implementation of two projects under JCCP’s Special
Cooperation Program for Vietnam. Representatives from
VPI, a subsidiary of Petrovietnam, and JCCP signed theMemorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the “Research &Development of Evaluation of FCC Additives and HDS
Catalyst” and the “Energy Conservation Study on CDU
Furnace of Dung Quat Refinery in Vietnam.”
VPI will implement both projects with JCCP, withthe cooperation of JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd. in
the former project and Idemitsu Engineering Co., Ltd.
in the latter.

1. Special Cooperation Program for
Vietnam
In fiscal 2010, JCCP commenced special cooperation
programs for oil-producing countries as a new initiative
aimed at providing concentrated support to designatedoil-producing countries. The program was extended toVietnam in fiscal 2011, in addition to Iraq, which wasselected as the first counterpart for the program. The firstyear of the program mainly comprised training programs,
and technical cooperation projects have been included in
the scope of the program from this fiscal year.
As requested by the Dung Quat Refinery, which is
Vietnam’s first refinery that is currently in operation,
two projects were agreed to be implemented with theaim of providing technical support for the efficiency

improvement of refinery units and quality improvementof products at the refinery. It is a theme that would
allow Japanese companies to contribute to Vietnam’s
oil industry by applying their many years of experiencein the oil refining sector.

2. Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony brought together Dr. Phan
Ngoc Trung, General Director at VPI, and Mr. Morihiro
Yoshida, Managing Director of JCCP, as signers of the
MOA, and was held with the attendance of Mr. Michio
Daito, Counselor at the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam,
Mr. Yasuharu Furukawa, Managing Director andGeneral Manager of the Kitakyushu Operation Centerof JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd., and Mr. Toshihiro
Yamazaki, General Director of Idemitsu Engineering
Vietnam, Co., Ltd.
In the ceremony, Mr. Trung gave a congratulatory
speech filled with his appreciation and expectations of
the projects, followed by Mr. Daito, who articulated
his hopes that the projects will contribute to further
developing Vietnam’s oil industry. Mr. Yoshida thengave a greeting, stating that Petrovietnam and JCCP
have enjoyed an amicable relationship over many years
through training activities, and that he hopes the newtechnical cooperation projects will further stabilize
and develop the close friendship between the twoorganizations. Following Mr. Yoshida, Mr. Furukawa,
Mr. Yamazaki and Mr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh, Director,

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Petrovietnam Research & Development Center for
Petroleum Processing (PVPro; a subsidiary of VPI)
gave speeches on an overview of the projects and their
expectations of their results.
After the speeches, Mr. Trung and Mr. Yoshida signed
the MOA for the two projects. They also exchanged
commemorative gifts, posed for a commemorative photowith all participants, and completed the ceremony amida friendly atmosphere.
After the signing ceremony, the Japanese members
toured VPI’s exhibition room located next to the seminar
venue and learned about the history of VPI from Mr.
Trung. In the exhibition room, a panel of a JCCP program
held in the past was on display as evidence of the longstanding relationship between the Petrovietnam Groupand JCCP. Upon completing the tour, Mr. Yoshida signed
the visitor’s register as the representative of the Japanese
members.

3. Overview of the Projects
The following is an overview of the two technicalcooperation projects.
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Additives and HDS Catalyst
Petrovietnam is currently planning to build a newrefinery in Nghi Son (200,000 BD), in addition to theDung Quat Refinery (150,000 BD) that is currently inoperation. The new refinery will have a residual FCC(Fluid Catalytic Cracking) unit, just as the Dung Quat
Refinery has a residual FCC unit, as well as an RDS(residual desulfurizer) unit that pretreats residual oil andconverts it to FCC feedstock with greater degradability.
To ensure stable and efficient operations of these units,
PVPro was aware that it needed to accumulate catalyst
technologies, and thus requested the project. It will aim

Tour of the VPI Exhibition Roomto fulfill PVPro’s needs by transferring technologies forthe evaluation of FCC additives and HDS catalysts overa two-year period, from fiscal 2012 to 2013.
(2) Energy Conservation Study on CDU Furnace of'XQJ4XDW5HÀQHU\The Dung Quat Refinery, commonly called Vietnam’s
No. 1 refinery, is a relatively new refinery thatcommenced operations in 2009. It has a simple unit
configuration, and still has room for improvement interms of energy efficiency when compared to refineries
in Japan. The project will therefore measure and analyze
the energy consumption of the furnace of the crude oil
distillation column in the Dung Quat Refinery, identify
areas for improvement, draft a specific renovation plan,and evaluate the economic potential of that plan.
In the project, an energy-saving study team will
be organized composed of engineers from the Dung
Quat Refinery to jointly conduct a current state survey
and examine areas for improvement with the Japanese
members, so that energy-saving ideas and technologies
can be transferred to the Vietnamese members.

4. Observations
Technological examinations have already begun to
be made in both projects in the beginning of this fiscal
year through technical guidance and joint tasks at theworking level, and technical transfer is being carriedout as originally intended. Given Petrovietnam’s highexpectations of the projects’ results, JCCP hopes theirsuccessful implementation will further expand themutually friendly relationship between Petrovietnam
and JCCP and ultimately contribute to the sustainable
development of the oil industry in both Vietnam and Japan.

Commemorative photo with all members attending theceremony

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TAKREER Research Centre Project Phase II(UAE)—TRC Inauguration Ceremony—
JCCP and Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company(TAKREER), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil
Company (ADNOC), have been implementing the
TAKREER Research Centre (TRC) Project since fiscal
2006 with the participation of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.,and have recently celebrated the opening of the TRC on
November 19, 2012.

1. Background and Overview of the
Project
The TAKREER Research Centre was establishedin a joint project (TAKREER Research Centre Project)between TAKREER and JCCP. The background to
implementing the project and the overview of the project
are provided below.
(1) TAKREER has long aspired to strengthen its
technological capabilities so that it may solve
refinery problems on its own, and consulted with
JCCP regarding its desire to launch a project forestablishing a facility for technical research andengineer training modeled on similar facilities
established and operated by Japanese oil companies(2) JCCP first conducted a feasibility study in fiscal
2005 with the cooperation of Idemitsu Kosan Co.,
Ltd., and based on the results of the study, designed

TRC Building

the TAKREER Research Centre Project as a joint
project with TAKREER in fiscal 2006. Thereafter,
the project has been implemented in two phases.
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Toward the establishment of the TAKREER
Research Centre (TRC), the project provided
support for the formulation of a master plan,the design of the building, and introduction of apilot plant and relevant analytical instruments,etc.
  3KDVH,, )<²)<SUHVHQWGiven the completion of the TRC building,the project is now providing support for the
stable operations of the pilot plant that was
installed based on the master plan createdin Phase I, as well as for the evaluation ofhydrocracking catalysts, introduction of various
analytical instruments, and technical studies for
coordination with TAKREER’s refineries.
Hereafter, the project will focus on introducing
additional pilot plants and equipment and strengthening
coordination with TAKREER’s refineries for efficiency
improvement and optimization of refinery operations.

2. Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony was held with theattendance of approximately 50 guests of honor andrelevant parties. They included Mr. Jasem Ali AlSayegh, CEO of TAKREER; His Excellency Abdulla
Nasser Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADNOC, and
Mr. Abdul Munim Saif Al-Kindy, CEO of ADCO, as
guests of honor; and a large number of senior officials
from ADNOC, TAKREER, UAE University, Petroleum
Institute (PI) and MASDAR Institute. Attendees on
the Japanese side included H.E. Mr. Yoshihiko Kamo,Japanese Ambassador to UAE; Mr. Shigeki Nakashima,
Managing Executive Officer and General Manager
Manufacturing & Technology Dept., Idemitsu Kosan
Co., Ltd., and Mr. Morihiro Yoshida, Managing Directorof JCCP.

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The ceremony began with the unveiling of acommemorative plaque attached to the wall next to
the front entrance of the TRC. After witnessing theunveiling, all members and guests of the ceremony
proceeded to the TRC auditorium, where the sponsors
and guests of honor gave speeches, commemorative gifts
were exchanged, and a general presentation was givenof the TRC project.
In his speech, Mr. Al-Sayegh, as sponsor of the
project, expressed his appreciation to JCCP and
Idemitsu Kosan for their cooperation in successfully
implementing the project and bringing it thus far to theinauguration of the TRC. He then said he looks forward
to seeing TRC play a greater role in solving technicalissues in the refinery and developing human resources,
and promised TAKREER’s full support of TRC.
Ambassador Kamo spoke next, stressing theimportance of JCCP’s and Idemitsu Kosan’s efforts
to transfer Japan’s technical capabilities to UAE, andoffering the embassy’s cooperation for the successful
implementation of the project.
Mr. Yoshida explained the background to the TRC
project, and stated that the project is one JCCP is

Speech by the guest of honor in the TRC auditorium

confident of implementing with ideal results, as its theme
falls under JCCP’s specialty areas. He also extended
JCCP’s continued support for the continuation andfurther development of friendly ties between the twoorganizations.
Dr. Mabruk Issa Suleiman, Deputy Manager at TRC,
introduced TRC’s history, its current activities, futuregoals and visions.
After the speeches, all participants toured the TRC’s
pilot plant facilities and laboratory while receiving
explanations from TRC personnel.
Lastly, after completion of the ceremony at TRC, aluncheon was held at a nearby hotel.

3. Summary
The inauguration ceremony was held to commemorate
the successful progress and stable operation of the project
by TAKREER, and to pledge further development
together with all relevant parties and invited guests.
The attendance of Mr. Al-Sayegh and the presidents andexecutive officers of ADNOC and ADCO particularly
indicated their strong interest in the project and highexpectations for the future.
JCCP hopes the continuous implementation of
the project with TAKREER will contribute to further
developing the TRC and the mutually friendly
relationship between the two organizations.
Unveiling of the commemorative plaqueat the front entrance of TRC

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The 22nd Saudi Arabia-Japan
Joint Symposium
On November 25 and 26, 2012, JCCP and King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
sponsored the 22nd Saudi Arabia-Japan Joint Symposiumon oil refining and petrochemical catalyst technologies
with the participation of the Japan Petroleum Institute(JPI). The symposium has been held annually at KFUPM
since 1992.
This year, the two-day symposium featured 21
presentations in seven sessions on topics such as
desulfurization, applied refining processes, and catalytic
cracking/conversion, including presentations by seven
Japanese researchers on their latest R&D achievements.
On November 24, the day prior to the symposium,
Mr. Morihiro Yoshida, Managing Director of JCCP, andmembers from JPI paid a visit to H.E. Dr. Khaled S. AlSultan, Rector of KFUPM, to explain the symposium andits significance. The Rector and Vice Rector noted thatamong the various activities implemented by KFUPM,
the Saudi Arabia-Japan Joint Symposium is a highly
regarded undertaking that has continued for 22 years,
and expressed their expectations for the symposium’s
further development, including the incorporation ofstate-of-the-art biotechnology and other frontier themes.
At the opening ceremony (Nov. 25), Dr. Al-Sultan
gave an opening speech, stating once again that no
project other than this symposium has continued for as
long as 22 years, and expressed his hopes for further
development and greater focus. On the Japanese side, Mr.
Yasunari Morino, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of Japanin Saudi Arabia, gave a greeting that commended JCCP

Opening statement by Mr. YasunariMorino, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy ofJapan in Saudi Arabia

Courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Khaled S. Al-Sultan, Rector of KFUPM(center)and JPI for their role in promoting bilateral exchanges
between Saudi Arabia and Japan. In response, Mr.
Yoshida articulated JCCP’s commitment to continue
doing its part in promoting technical exchanges
between the two countries. Dr. Takao Masuda, Headof the Japanese Delegation, JPI (Professor at Hokkaido
University), extended his appreciation to the Saudi
Arabian government and the people of Saudi Arabia
for their quick offer of support in the wake of the Great
East Japan Earthquake.
A total of 21 presentations were given, which
covered topics related to the latest catalyst production
technologies in the oil refining and petrochemical fields.
The Japanese side gave seven presentations, including
one related to a JCCP technical cooperation project. On
the Saudi Arabian side, KFUPM gave four presentations(including a presentation by Dr. Oki Muraza, Assistant

Dr. Takao Masuda, Head of theJapanese Delegation

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The presentations and discussions clearly showed thatthe symposium provides an important opportunity forsharing and exchanging useful information to researchersin Saudi Arabia and Japan, and plays a significant rolein strengthening technical cooperation between the twocountries.
<by Sadao Wada, Technical Cooperation Dept.>
Audience listening to a lecture by KFUPM Research Institute

Professor, Chemical Engineering Dept., KFUPM, whoengaged in research at Hokkaido University under the
JCCP Research Invitation Program); Saudi Aramco
gave four presentations, and Saudi Basic Industries
Corporation (SABIC) and King Abdulaziz City for
Science and Technology (KACST) gave one presentation
each. There were also four presentations from Cambridge
University and other foreign institutions.
An article and photo of the symposium appeared in two
local Arabic newspapers ($O:DWDQ and $O6KDUT), and anarticle that featured a summary of the speeches by the guestof honors appeared in the English-language Saudi Gazette.

(From the left in the ﬁrst row)
Dr. Masuda, Dr. Al-Sultan, Mr. Morino

Session Themes
Day 1
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4

Oil Desulfurization
Bio Based Chemicals
Process and Applications
CO2 Capture/Separation

Day 2
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7

Catalytic Cracking/Conversion
Catalysis & Adsorption
FT/Polymerization

Japanese Speakers and Their Presentation Themes (in order of their presentation)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Dr. Masayoshi Soga
JX Nippon Research Institute, Ltd.
Dr. Hiroshi Kimura
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.
Dr. Takao Masuda
Hokkaido University
Dr. Keiichi Tomishige
Tohoku University
Dr. Hiroya Seki
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Mr. Shigeyuki Nagano
JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd.
Dr. Takeshi Shiono
Hiroshima University

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Examination of conversion strategy of the combusted crude to valuable
petroleum products by using ‘desulfurization technology on longresidue’ in the world
Development and evaluation of catalyst (system) for heavy oilhydroprocessing
Conversion of inedible biomass wastes to petroleum-related usefulchemicals using iron oxide catalysts
Production of biomass-derived chemicals by catalytic hydrogenolysis
Process design and control of dividing wall columns
Technologies of rare earth free/less for FCC catalysts
Precise synthesis of cyclooleﬁn copolymers with novel Ti-based
catalysts

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Program
Day One, Sunday, November 25, 2012
OPENING REMARKS SESSION
7:45 Registration & Coffee Break
8:00 Opening Remarks
1
H.E. Dr. Khaled S. Al-Sultan, Rector of KFUPM
2
Mr. Yasunari Morino, Chargé d’Affaires of Japan3
Mr. Morihiro Yoshida, Managing Director, JCCP
4
Dr. Takao Masuda, Head Japanese Delegation, JPISESSION ONE: OIL DESULFURIZATION
Examination of conversion strategy of the combusted crude to valuable petroleum products by using
8:30
1‘desulfurization technology on long residue’ in the world, Dr. Masayoshi Soga, JX Nippon Research Institute, Ltd.
Japan
9:00
2
Traditional catalysts to achieve future sulfur regulations in diesel, Dr. Bandar Al-Solami, Saudi Aramco R&DC, Dhahran
Development and evaluation of catalyst (system) for heavy oil hydroprocessing, Dr. Hiroshi Kimura, Cosmo Oil Co.,
9:30
3Ltd., Japan
10:00
Coffee BreakSESSION TWO: BIO BASED CHEMICALS
Conversion of inedible biomass wastes to petroleum-related useful chemicals using iron oxide catalysts, Dr. Takao
10:30
4
Masuda, Hokkaido University, Japan
Biocatalysis of crude oil streams for conversion of S-containing compounds into chemicals of industrial interest,
11:00
5
Dr. Magdy M. Gad, Saudi Aramco R&DC, Dhahran
11:30
6
Production of biomass-derived chemicals by catalytic hydrogenolysis, Dr. Keiichi Tomishige, Tohoku University, Japan
12:00
Prayer & Lunch BreakSESSION THREE: PROCESS AND APPLICATIONS
13:00
7
Process design and control of dividing wall columns, Dr. Hiroya Seki, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Bifunctional metals supported on heteropoly Cs salts for hydrogenation reactions, Dr. Raja Al-Otaibi, Petrochemical
13:30
8
Research Institute, KACST, Riyadh
Novel applications in surface science: a new potential for catalysis research, Dr. Jan Grabowski, SPECS Surface Nano
14:00
9
Analysis, Germany
14:30
Prayer BreakSESSION FOUR: CO2 CAPTURE/SEPARATION
Study of integrated biomass gasiﬁcation and chemical-looping combustion for CO2 capture, Dr. Mozahar M.
14:45
10
Hossain, KFUPM/Chemical Engineering
Preparation of hydrothermally stable a-alumina-based composite mesoporous membranes & their gas separation
15:15
11
behavior, Dr. Md. Hasan Zahir, KFUPM Chemistry
15:45
Day One Ends

Day Two, Monday, November 26, 2012SESSION FIVE: CATALYTIC CRACKING CONVERSION
7:45
Registration & Coffee BreakNanosized of zeolites with one-dimensional pore system and their applications in catalytic cracking, Dr. Oki Muraza,
8:00
12
KFUPM/Chemical Engineering
8:30
13 Technologies of rare earth free/less for FCC catalysts, Mr. Shigeyuki Nagano, JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd. Japan
Framework materials for acid-catalyzed hydrocarbon conversion: understanding coke deposition & enhancing
9:00
14
catalyst lifetime, Dr. James McGregor, University of Cambridge, UK
9:30
Coffee BreakSESSION SIX: CATALYSIS & ADSORPTION
Two-dimensional crystals: new materials for catalysis and other applications, Dr. Robert Young, University of
10:00
15
Manchester, UK
The nature and role of carbonaceous over-layers in ethylbenzene dehydrogenation over alumina supported
10:30
16catalysts, Dr. Liam McMillan, University of Cambridge, UK
Modeling of activated carbons for gas adsorption/methane adsorptive storage, Mr. Mohammed Hashim,
11:00
17Saudi Aramco R&DC, Dhahran
Nitrogen and methane separation by Molecular GateTM Adsorbent, Mr. Hassan Aljama, Saudi Aramco R&DC,
11:30
18
Dhahran
12:00
Prayer & Lunch BreakSESSION SEVEN: FT/POLYMERIZATION
Genesis of catalyst attrition for slurry phase Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS) and its implication in FTS catalyst design,
13:00
19
Dr. Jin Yaming, SABIC T&I Center, Riyadh
Ethylene-1-hexane copolymerization: new perspective through modeling of supported catalyst active center
13:30
20
distribution & microstructure characterization, Dr. Muhammad Atiqullah, KFUPM/CRP
14:00
21 Precise synthesis of cyclooleﬁn copolymers with novel Ti-based catalysts, Dr. Takeshi Shiono, Hiroshima University, Japan
14:30
Closing Remarks, Symposium Ends

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The 14th Kuwait-Japan Joint Symposium
The 14th Kuwait-Japan Joint Symposium on“Advancements in Oil Refining Processes” was held in
Kuwait on January 15 and 16, 2013, jointly hosted by
JCCP, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR),
Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), andJapan Petroleum Institute (JPI).
The symposium has been held annually in Kuwait,featuring a number of sessions on themes in the fields ofcatalytic process (heavy oil processing, desulfurization,
new fuels) and the refinery equipment maintenance field(corrosion, inspection, materials). It is normally held in
an auditorium at KISR, but as the auditorium was underrenovation, this year’s symposium was held in a hotelin Fahaheel, near KNPC’s Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery.
The opening ceremony began with an opening address
by Mr. Ahmad Saleh Al-Jemaz, Deputy Managing
Director, Mina Abdullah Refinery, followed by opening
speeches by representatives of the Japanese side, which
included Mr. Shigeru Yamamoto, First Secretary of theJapanese Embassy in Kuwait; Dr. Atsushi Ishihara, Headof the JPI Delegation (Professor at Mie University);and Hideki Nomura, General Manager of the TechnicalCooperation Department at JCCP; and lastly by Dr.
Mohammad Salman, Deputy Managing Director, KISR.
Following the opening speeches, Mr. Abdullah Fahad
Al-Ajmi, Manager, CFP, gave a keynote lecture.
A summary of the speeches and keynote lecture isprovided below.

Opening speech by Hideki Nomura, General Manager,
Technical Cooperation Dept., JCCP

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Opening speech by Dr. Mohammad Salman,
Deputy Managing Director, KISR

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Mr. Al-Jemaz explained that Kuwait plans to establish
a four million BD-capacity production framework by
2020, but most of the oil it produces is heavy oil that has
low market value. To maximize value, he said Kuwait
requires the latest refining technologies, and thus wishes
to mobilize the collective strength of KISR, JPI and
JCCP such as in this symposium.
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Mr. Yamamoto first expressed his appreciation for
the Kuwaiti leader’s visit to Japan and for Kuwait’s
reconstruction assistance following the Great East
Japan Earthquake, and said Japan wishes to maintaintheir good relations with Kuwait into the future as thelargest importer of Kuwaiti crude oil. In this respect, healso said the symposium has great meaning, and hopes itwill contribute to the further development of oil refining
technologies in Kuwait.
Dr. Mohammad Salman:
Dr. Salman explained that KISR has enteredinto a four-party agreement with Kuwait Petroleum
Corporation (KPC), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and
KNPC this April, to more strongly promote research
efforts in various fields related to oil at its new research
center. It will not only focus on reforming oil, but also on
new fields such as alternative energies, the environment,
clean fuels, and nanotechnology. It will also address theurgent challenge of building a new large-scale refinery.
He then thanked JCCP for helping to enhance

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capabilities at KISR through joint projects, and said hehopes to continue the cooperative relationship in the
future.
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Mr. Al-Ajmi stated that KNPC is aiming to rank
among the top 10 oil refining companies in the world.
To achieve this goal, he said KNPC will direct its fullenergy to addressing the pressing issue of building a
new refinery.
Guests of honor and speakers at the symposium

The symposium comprised four sessions and featured
a total of 17 presentations—six by Japanese speakers
and 11 by Kuwaiti speakers (KISR: six; KNPC: five).
Judging by the proceedings of the symposium, it
was apparent that Kuwaiti members have extremely
strong expectations of the results of the symposium andJapan’s technical cooperation, and that JCCP’s activities
for promoting technical exchanges between Kuwait andJapan would be instrumental in furthering the relations
between the two countries.
<by Sadao Wada, Technical Cooperation Dept.>

Seminar scene

Session Themes
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4

Heavy Oil Upgrading
Clean Fuel Technology
Corrosion
New Emerging Technologies

Japanese Speakers and Their Presentation Themes (in order of their presentation)

1

2

3

4

5

6

Mr. Masato Morita
Process Engineer, Hydroprocessing Technology
Section, Technology & Engineering Center,
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
Dr. Atsushi Ishihara
Graduate School of Engineering,
Mie University
Dr. Masaaki Haneda
Graduate School of Engineering,
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Dr. Katsumi Yamamoto
Corrosion Center,
Japan Society of Corrosion Engineering (JSCE)
Mr. Kiyoshi Sakaino
Manager, Start-Up & Operation Service Department,International Project Division, JGC Corporation
Mr. Tomomi Nakaizumi
Research & Development Division,
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation

Utilization of ARDS for Residual Oil Upgrading

Catalytic Cracking of VGO by Hierarchical Zeolite
Containing Mesoporous Silica-Alumina Using a Curie
Point Pyrolyzer
Inﬂuence of Coexisting SO2 on the Selective Catalytic
Reduction of NO in Diesel Exhaust
Overview on Technical Collaboration Project for
Newly Planned Corrosion Assessment and Mitigation
Technology Program, Kuwait
Thermal Spray Coating (TSC) for Reﬁnery andPetrochemical Applications
Hydrogen Storage and Transport Technology based on
Organic Hydride

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Program
Day One, Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Opening Addresses
Mr. Fahed Salem Al-Ajmi, Chairman & Managing Director of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
9:00-9:30

Mr. Shigeru Yamamoto, First Secretary of Japan Embassy to the State of Kuwait
Mr. Hideki Nomura, General Manager, Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP)
Prof. Atsushi Ishihara, Head - Japan Petroleum Institute Delegation (JPI)
Dr. Naji Al-Mutairi, Director General of Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research (KNPC)

9:30-10:15

Keynote Lecture: Mr. Fahad Al-Ajmi, Manager CFP, Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)

10:15-10:45

Coffee Break

10:45-12:15

SESSION 1: HEAVY OIL UPGRADING, Chairperson: Dr. Faisal Al Humaidan

10:45-11:15

Paper 1

Utilization of ARDS for Residual Oil Upgrading, Masato Morita, Tetsuya Watanabe and Seiichiro
Eguchi, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.

11:15-11:45

Paper 2

Heavy Oil (Residue) Hydroprocessing and its Deactivated Catalyst Characterization, Mohan S. Rana,
Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research (KISR)

11:45-12:15

Paper 3

Catalytic Cracking of VGO by Hierarchical Zeolite Containing Mesoporous Silica-Aluminas Using a
Curie Point Pyrolyzer, Atsushi Ishihara, Mie University

12:15-13:30

Prayer & Lunch Break

13:30-15:00

SESSION 2: CLEAN FUEL TECHNOLOGY, Chairperson: Dr. Narjes Abul

13:30-14:00

Paper 4Inﬂuence of Coexisting SO2 on the Selective Catalytic Reduction of NO in Diesel Exhaust,
Masaaki Haneda and Hideaki Hamada, Nagoya Institute of Technology and National Institute ofAdvanced Industrial Science and Technology

14:00-14:30

Paper 5Temperature Programmed Reduction (TPR) of SiO2-Al2O3 Supported Ni, Mo and NiMo Catalysts
Prepared with EDTA, Khalida Al Dalama and R. Navvamani, Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research(KISR)

14:30-15:00

Paper 6

Clean Fuel Technologies for Diesel and Gasoline, Subhash Singhal and Bader Al Khaldi, Kuwait
National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
Closing

Day Two, Wednesday, January 16, 2013
8:30-10:30

SESSION 3: CORROSION—1, Chairperson: Dr. Hamdy Shalaby

8:30-9:00

Paper 7

Overview on Technical Collaboration Project for Newly Planned Corrosion Assessment and
Mitigation Technology Program Kuwait, Katsumi Yamamoto, Japan Society of Corrosion Engineers

9:00-9:30

Paper 8

Unpredictable Behavior of Carbon Steel Tubes in Reactor Efﬂuent Air FIN Coolers of Hydrotreaters,
Saad Al-Dhaﬁri, Fahad Al-Otaibi, Jadee Ben Eid and Laxma Reddy, KNPC, MAA Reﬁnery

9:30-10:00

Paper 9Effect of Aging on the Electrochemical Behavior of 321 Stainless Steel, K. Ravindranath, H. Gopal,
B. Al-Wakaa, L. Al-Ostad and H. M. Shalaby, Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research (KISR)

10:00-10:30

Paper 10

A Study of Application of Electrochemical Noise Technique in Open Cooling Water System,
H. Al-Mazeedi*, M. Miyazawa and N. Tanoli, Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research (KISR)

10:30-11:00

Coffee Break

11:00-1:30

SESSION 3: CORROSION—2, Chairperson: Dr. Hana Al-Mazidi

11:00-11:30

Paper 11

Heavy Oil Corrosivity: Composition and Thermal Stability, H. Al-Rabiah*, G. Michael, R. Bouresli,
R. Kadhmi and N. Moustafa, Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research (KISR)

11:30-12:00

Paper 12

Heavy Oil Corrosivity: Impact on Reﬁnery Alloys, H. M. Shalaby*, K. Ravindranath, B. Slubbi and
H. Gopal, Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research (KISR)

12:00-13:00

Prayer and Lunch BreakThermal Spray Coating (TSC) for Reﬁnery and Petrochemical Applications, Kiyoshi Sakaino,
JGC Corporation

13:00-13:30

Paper 13

13:30-15:00

SESSION 4: NEW EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, Chairperson: Mr. Masaaki Haneda

13:30-14:00

Paper 14

Membrane Applications for Tomorrow?, Andrés M. Quesada Pérez and Narjes Abul, Kuwait
Institute for Scientiﬁc Research (KISR)

14:00-14:30

Paper 15

Hydrogen Storage and Transport Base on Organic Hydride, Tomomi Nakaizumi, JX Nippon Oil &Energy Corporation

14:30-15:00

Paper 16

The Supersonic Gas Separator for Gas Processing (Twister), K.S. Sabapathi, Reﬁnery, Kuwait
National Oil Company (KNPC)

15:00-15:15

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Closing Remarks

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TechnicalCooperation

Researcher Invitation Program
Four researchers from Iraq, Kuwait and Venezuela
arrived in Japan between September and October 2012
under the JCCP Research Invitation Program to further
their research at Japanese universities and research
institutions. The researchers visited JCCP one by
one between October and December to present theirachievements.

1. Petroleum R&D Center (PRDC),
Ministry of Oil-Iraq
Ms. Saba Al-Rubaye andMs. Ban Ahmed (Oct. 9)
Ms. Saba Al-Rubaye, Senior Engineer, and Ms.
Ban Ahmed, Assistant Chief Engineer, both from the
Ministry of Oil-Iraq’s Petroleum R&D Center (PRDC)
arrived in Japan in early September. They first received
research guidance at the Catalysts Research Center inthe Kitakyushu Operation Center of JGC Catalysts andChemicals Ltd., then received further guidance by Dr.
Takeshi Kubota, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary
Faculty of Science and Engineering, Shimane University.
At the Catalysts Research Center, the two researchers
first performed an analysis of zeolite catalysts. Then,based on a review of their measuring skills andmeasurement results, they acquired detailed knowledge of
micropore distribution measurement, micropore volume
measurement, specific surface area measurement, abrasion
resistance testing, particle size distribution measurement(of powder catalysts), quantitative analysis of carbon andsulfur, X-ray diffraction measurement, fluorescent X-ray
measurement, electron microscope observation, pellet

Ms. Ban Ahmed, Assistant Chief Engineer, PRDC, giving apresentation at JCCP

Ms. Saba Al-Rubaye, Senior Engineer, and Ms. Ban Ahmed,
Assistant Chief Engineer, studying in a laboratorycrushing strength measurement, and ICP and atomic
absorption spectrometer. These were analyses that require
the use not only of facilities that already exist and are in
operation in Iraq, but also facilities that have been decided
to be introduced but have not yet been installed or are notyet operational. Even as for the existing facilities, they felt
the apparatus are not used to their full potential, and dueto the insufficient pretreatment of samples and inadequate
formulation of calibration curves, the two Iraqi researchers
wished to gain insight into solving these issues.
In the latter half of their research at JGC Catalysts
and Chemicals, the researchers engaged in the activity
measurement of FCC catalysts and hydro-desulfurization
catalysts.
Thereafter, from the end of September to thebeginning of October, the researchers studied under
Dr. Kubota of Shimane University. They engaged inresearch on “characterization of catalysts by meansof gas adsorption and spectroscopy,” with a focus on
studying catalytic sites and structural changes in carriers
during reactions. Catalysts have various properties, suchas their composition, solid-state properties, and chemical
properties, so it is essential to analyze bulk propertiesof catalysts and the structural properties of their active
ingredients when selecting the optimal catalyst for agiven process and developing new catalysts. Basedon this understanding, Dr. Kubota proposed various
methods for the characterization of catalysts that areused in Iraq.
During their presentation at JCCP, the two researchers
deeply thanked JCCP for making possible their researchin Japan.

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2. Petroleum Research & Studies Center,
Kuwait Institute for Scientiﬁc Research(KISR)
Mr. Hassan A. H. M. Tarish (Oct. 2)
Mr. A. H. M. Tarish, Senior Research Associate fromthe KISR Petroleum Research & Studies Center, engaged
in research in Japan from mid-September to late-October.
He performed his research on “electrochemical studies
of corrosion with novel techniques” at Venture Academia
Co., Ltd., a venture business affiliated with Yokohama
National University, under Dr. Shukuji Asakura,
Professor Emeritus at the university.
Mr. Tarish has conducted research on many themes
to date at KISR, such as on erosion and corrosion, but
to further his research, it became necessary to introduce
new electrochemical procedures. Thus, he concentrated
on building an electrochemical foundation for advancing
his corrosion research through laboratory work andgaining knowledge of new methodology.
At JCCP, Mr. Tarish not only gave a presentation on
the results of his research in Japan, but also introduced
research projects he has undertaken at KISR, such as on
VOC recovery, and presented many challenging thoughts
and insights.

Mr. A. H. M. Tarish, Senior Research Associate, KISR, giving apresentation at JCCP

Mr. Tarish

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Dr. Yilda Margot Romero Perez, Intevep, giving a presentation
at JCCPDr. Perez (front row, second from the left)

3. Intevep, PDVSADr. Yilda Margot Romero Perez (Dec. 14)
Dr. Yilda Margot Romero Perez from Intevep,
the research division of the state-owned oil company
PDVSA, received research guidance from Dr. Takeshi
Kubota, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Faculty of
Science and Engineering, Shimane University, and Dr.
Atsushi Ishihara, Graduate School of Engineering, Mie
University, from the end of October to mid-December.
Under Dr. Kubota’s guidance, Dr. Perez conducted
research on “heterogeneous catalyst preparation andcharacterization,” with a focus on the development of
catalyst preparation methods that can selectively form
active structures, and on catalytic sites and structurechanges in carriers during reactions.
Under Dr. Ishihara’s guidance, Dr. Perez conducted tests
and analyses related to the “preparation of a hierarchicalY-zeolite containing mesoporous silica-alumina catalyst
and its reactivity for catalytic cracking of VGO.”
After presenting the results of her research, Dr. Perez
said that the opportunity to conduct research in Japanwas extremely helpful, and that she has strengthened
her resolve to further her research while keeping close
contact with the university laboratories that havegenerously provided their support.
<by Sadao Wada, Technical Cooperation Dept.>

JCCP NEWS No. 115 May 2013

Graduates’ Voices
Ms. Ida Halya
Leadership Development Training Manager, Pertamina Learning
Center, HR Directorate, PT Pertamina (Persero)
Graduate of a regular course on Human Resource Development (October 2006)

I attended JCCP course
program No. TT-1-06 (Training
Management) in 2006, and feel very fortunate to be a
JCCP alumnus. Almost seven years have passed since,
but the benefits of attending the course still continue tosupport me in fulfilling my job.
There are three important things that I learned fromthe course, and that have subconsciously helped me
acquire positive habits. The first is Japanese culture,
namely the discipline, honesty, sincerity, high work
spirit and respectful manner of the Japanese people. The
second is teamwork spirit. I learned that accomplishingtasks through teamwork delivers better results. The
third is making acquaintances with people from many
countries. Our friendship has continued, and we still

keep in touch with each other, sharing information thatis useful to achieve better performance. We are like a
big family separated by distance.
I think these three values are recognized by all JCCP
alumni at Pertamina, as well as at other organizations.
Moreover, they serve to attract many employees andboost the popularity of JCCP courses.
In addition to the above, the experience I gained fromparticipating in a JCCP course will always guide me to
be a respectable person, and encourages me to fulfill myduties with the best of my ability and manners.
With these important achievements, please accept
my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to acquire theseimportant achievements and to be one of the participantsof the prestigious courses of the esteemed organization.

Ms. Papinya Tansamrit
Vice President, Learning & Development Center and Head of
Capability and Learning Program, PTT Public Company Limited
Graduate of a regular course on Human Resource Development (October 2004)

There are many things to say
about the JCCP Program, which isone of the best programs I have ever attended.
Here are what I acquired from the program and what
has benefited me in my job:
For one, I gained deeper understanding not onlyof Japanese culture, but also of different cultures byinteracting with participants from more than ten different
countries who attended this program. I also broadened
my perspectives by learning about Japanese lifestyles
and witnessing Japan’s combination of high technology
and traditional culture.
Second, I deepened my understanding about thesignificance of human resource development, and cameto realize that different people have different learning
styles. Based on this realization, I am now able to use
different approaches as appropriate to different people toenhance the value and effectiveness of human resources
development.
Third, I established valuable relationships withfellow participants. Going beyond building a network ofconnections, these relationships allow me to exchange
knowledge/ideas and keep updated about HR/HRD news
and tools that are useful in my work.
Lastly, I gained knowledge of best practices uniqueto Japan, which mainly focus on action learning. I haveadopted this approach in my working environment andhave begun to place more importance on “learning by
doing,” so that my staff can not only learn from theory
but also from real work and on-the-job training.
I believe that everyone who has attended a JCCP
program feels the same way as me. I am certain the
program will be beneficial to all future newcomers as
well.

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Announcement

Please Help Us Update Our Roster
Thank you for reading JCCP NEWS as always.
JCCP has reached a significant milestone in its history and celebrated 30 years of operations in 2011.
In commemorating this achievement, we extended our deepest appreciation to you all for your support andcooperation in our activities.
All of you who have participated in a JCCP training program in the past (graduates) are a precious asset to
JCCP. We therefore wish to take this occasion to confirm your current addresses and update our roster of former
participants so that we may reconnect and maintain contact with you into the future.
Our current roster mostly shows information that you provided at the time you participated in a JCCP training
program, and could be outdated by now. If there have been any changes in your affiliation (position), email address,
or any other contact information, we ask that you provide the latest information on the attached form and return theform to JCCP’s Planning & Public Relations Group. Those of you who return the form to us are entitled to receive
the latest issues of JCCP NEWS and announcements and invitations to exhibitions and reunions.
Also, if you know of anyone who is a former participant but is not receiving copies of JCCP NEWS, or anyone
who wishes to update his/her contact information, we would appreciate it if you would forward this message andthe attached form to that person.

Please Send Us a Message as Alumni
Future issues of JCCP NEWS will feature a new section for messages from alumni. Please send us the latest
news about what you are up to or photos that you wish to share with others. The Planning & Public Relations
Group looks forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Yoshi Tanda, General Manager, Planning & Coordination
Masumi Kitahara (Ms.), Manager, Planning & Public Relations

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Personnel Changes
Outgoing Personnel
Operations
Dept.

Yoshiko KAWASHIMA

Editorial Postscript
I am pleased to present you with the latest issue of JCCP NEWS.
This newsletter is issued three times a year in Japanese and English. A total of 211 issues of the Japanese version
have been published since it was launched in July 1982, and this precise issue marks the 115th issue of the English
version, which was first published in June 1983.
The articles published in this newsletter are planned and edited by a six-member editorial staff composed of amember each from the Operations, Training and Technical Cooperation Departments and three members from the
JCCP Secretariat (Planning & Public Relations Group, Administration Department). We do our best to provide thelatest information on the implementation status of various activities to stakeholders of JCCP operations in Japanand oil-producing countries.
At the article planning stage, we are especially mindful of creating a reader-friendly publication and of providing
at least one new discovery. Training programs and technical cooperation projects are implemented because there isa respective need for them, which emerges from changes in the oil industry in Japan and oil-producing countries.
We feel it is our duty to communicate these changes through this newsletter.
We may fall short in many respects, but we ask for your ongoing support, as we endeavor to continue delivering
an informative and meaningful newsletter.
Hisayoshi Tanda
Councilor
Administration Dept.

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