Established in October 1947, JGA was incorporated in June of 1952 as a corporate association approved by the Minister of International Trade and Industry. JGA now counts as full members 236 city gas utilities and as associate members 261 other firms closely involved with the business.
City gas is a major sector in Japan's energy supply.
Japan's energy market is undergoing a transition to a less-regulated environment. Amidst this drastic changes we are strengthening our proper measures to cope with the coming serious competitive era, so that city gas can stay significant energy to our society years ahead. JGA strives to support Japan's energy policy objectives with its priorities of efficiency and environmental care. With natural gas being a key sector in the national energy supply, we are pushing to spread its use and to further develop associated technology.