Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security

Public bodyJapanjogmec.go.jp

Its role Developer

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partner companies
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The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security, commonly known as JOGMEC, is an independent administrative agency of the Japanese government tasked with ensuring the stable supply of energy resources and mineral resources critical to the nation's economy and security.

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Established to support the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, coal, and various metals, JOGMEC provides financial assistance, technical expertise, and conducts its own research and development projects both domestically and internationally.

It operates in regions around the world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas, often collaborating with private sector companies on joint ventures and technology evaluation initiatives such as methane emissions monitoring centers.

As a public body under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, JOGMEC plays a key role in Japan's resource security strategy, stockpiling essential materials and promoting sustainable resource development practices.

JOGMEC's activities include geological surveys, feasibility studies, and investment in resource projects to mitigate supply risks. It also focuses on environmental aspects, such as reducing methane emissions from energy operations, as evidenced by its involvement in the SEA METEC project in Southeast Asia.

The organization maintains a network of offices and partnerships globally, contributing to the development of new technologies for resource extraction and environmental protection. Its efforts help Japanese industries secure access to vital commodities while adhering to international standards and regulations.

Also known as Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.

The project JOGMEC is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving JOGMEC, of which one is active.

PETRONAS SEA METEC Methane Emissions Centre Malaysia
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
Phase
FEED / Pre-FID
Where
Malaysia
Partners
INSTEP , PETRONAS , UTP

JOGMEC in chemical industry news

1 November 2026
TotalEnergies strengthens methane-reduction ties with PETRONAS, SONANGOL and OIL

Creates a Southeast Asia methane-tech evaluation centre using decade-long detection expertise; signs technical cooperation on emissions and flaring; expands drone campaigns and targets near-zero upstream methane by 2030.

17 September 2026
JGC to co-establish SEA METEC, Southeast Asia's first methane evaluation centre

Four-way MoC creates a regional centre for testing, verification, training, R&D and knowledge sharing on methane measurement technologies in Southeast Asia.

15 September 2026
PETRONAS-led SEA METEC collaboration with JOGMEC, JGC and TotalEnergies

New Southeast Asia centre to evaluate methane measurement and monitoring technologies, deliver training, and align reporting with OGMP 2.0 Level 4/5.

Where its projects are

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