2018 年 68 巻 1 号 p. 17-25
JOGMEC is a governmental organization that collaborates with governmental agencies and companies both at home and abroad with a view to secure stable supplies of natural resources and energy for Japan, while contributing to the development of resources and energy business worldwide as the duty of a large energy-consuming nation. Coal is a vital resource for the Japanese economy and industry, and demand for it has been rising worldwide. JOGMEC contributes to the coal industry in various ways including conducting geological surveys, developing technologies, and providing financial support and information, in order to secure stable coal supply in Japan.