Notice of Seminar on 'Latest Trends in Natural Gas and LNG and JGC's Initiatives and Outlook' Scheduled for October 20, 2022 (Thursday)

We will provide a detailed explanation of the trends in LNG projects and the initiatives and outlook at JGC!

We will hold a seminar titled "Latest Trends in Natural Gas and LNG and JGC's Initiatives and Outlook" at the Rengokai Hall (formerly the Sōhyō Hall) in Shin-Ochanomizu, Tokyo. In this seminar, we will provide detailed explanations from instructors actively engaged in the field regarding natural gas and LNG, which are important fuels supporting the transition to a decarbonized society. Topics will include recent trends in LNG projects, JGC's initiatives and outlook, technical developments in plants, supply and demand trends for natural gas and LNG, and the market's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis. Participants can attend in person at the venue, via live streaming (Zoom), or watch later (archive). We sincerely look forward to your participation. 【Overview】 ■ Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM ■ Venue: Rengokai Hall (formerly Sōhyō Hall), Shin-Ochanomizu, Tokyo ■ Participation Fee: 39,600 yen per person (including text fee and consumption tax) (For multiple simultaneous applications, 34,100 yen per person) * Seminar materials (text) will be sent as data (pdf) just before the seminar date. Please feel free to contact us.

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