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Past Activities Of The Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ( International Conferences )

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The 19th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium,
December 19-21,2010

Theme “Environmental Challenges & Mitigation Approaches for Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry”
Organization / Country Sultan Qaboos University / Oman
Keynote Speech Prof. Norio Arihara
Waseda University / Japan
“Opportunities and Challenges in Low-Carbon Energy Developments and Global Warming Countermeasures”[1.82MB]
Session 1
Environmental Issues in the Oil and Gas Industry
Keynote Speech : Dr. Yasmeen Al-Lawati
Petroleum Development Oman / Oman
“Sustainable Development Aspirations and Challenges for an Oil and Gas Operating Company” [455KB]
Speaker : Dr. Azhari F. M. Ahmed
Co-Author : Dr. Ali Hamad Al-Mulla
Qatar Petroleum / Qatar
“Mitigating Anthropogenic Air Emissions in Qatar:Sustainable Development Opportunities for the Oil and Gas Industry”[854KB]
Mr. Naoki Takakura
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. / Japan
“Environmental and Energy Policy in Japan and Efforts Made by Idemitsu”[1.14MB]
Mr. Salim Ali Al-Harthy
Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company / Oman
“Cleaner Production in Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company LLC”[1.36MB]
Session 2
Alternative Energy
Dr. Ahmed Al-Busaidi
Sultan Qaboos University / Oman
“Jatropha: A Bio-fuel Crop for Oman”[2.10MB]
Mr. Hiroyuki Wada
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. / Japan
“Challenges for the Development of a New Type of Solar Concentration System in Abu Dhabi”
[1.23MB]
Mr. Jun Uehara
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation / Japan
“Toward New Energy at JX Nippon Oil and Energy”[1.86MB]
Mr. Yuji Saito
JGC Corporation / Japan
“Solar Powered Desalination Using Thermoelectric Power Generation”[1.44MB]
Session 3
Oily Water Treatment
Dr. Kazuo Okamura
Shimizu Corporation / Japan
“Treatment and Utilization of Oilfield Produced Water in Oman”[840KB]
Dr. Mahad S. Baawain
Sultan Qaboos University / Oman
“Feasibility Study to Upgrade Effluent Water Treatment Facility and Water Disposal System at Marine Outfall”[813KB]
Dr. Anton Purnama
Sultan Qaboos University / Oman
“Design Recommendations for a Submerged Marine Outfall Using CORMIX Simulations”
[2.78MB]
Dr. Abdulazeez Yusuf Atta
Ahmadu Bello University / Nigeria
“Treatment of Phenolic Waste Water Using Microwave Enhanced Nickel/Copper Oxides on Alumina Catalysts”[1.63MB]
Session 4
Wastewater and Desalination
Dr. Essam E. F. El-Sayed
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research / Kuwait
“Zero Liquid Discharge Desalination for Treatment of Saline Water Waste Streams”[759KB]
Mr. Mohammed H. Abu-Naiyan
Saudi Aramco / Saudi Arabia
“High Efficiency Biological Nutrient Removal in the Modified Ludzack Ettinger (MLE) Process”[465KB]
Speaker : Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Ansari, University of Bahrain / Bahrain
Co-Author :Dr. Nader Al-Masri, Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research / Bahrain
“Future Sustainable Desalination Technologies for the GCC”[1.07MB]
Dr. Hari B. Vuthaluru
Curtin University / Australia
“Boron Pre-Treatment for Seawater Desalination”[692KB]
Session 5
Environmental Managment in Selected Industries
Mr. Ali Al-Shamrani
Saudi Aramco / Saudi Arabia
“CO2 Soil Gas Survey Method for Identification of Free Phase Hydrocarbons in Groundwater”
[421KB]
Dr. Bassam S. Tawabini
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals / Saudi Arabia
“Environmental Management of Drilling Fluid Waste:An Overview”[1.05MB]
Prof. Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed
UAE University / United Arab Emirates
“Durability of Cement Kiln Dust-based Sulfur Polymer Concrete”[2.21MB]
Dr. Khalid Al-Rawahy
Sultan Qaboos University / Oman
“Transport Sector in Oman, Contribution to Greenhouse Gases and Implications for the Future”[1.28MB]

The 18th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium,
February 8-10,2010

Theme “Environment & Water Resources for Our Future”[666KB]
Organization / Country BCSR / Bahrain
Keynote Speech
Dr.Junzo Kasahara , Professor Emeritus of The University of Tokyo and Senior Technical Advisor of NTT Data CCS Corporation / Japan
“An innovative method for the 4D monitor of storage in CCS (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage) and oil and gas reservoirs and aquifers”[2.79MB]
Mr. Essa G. Al-Ansari, General Manager , Major Engineering Projects , The Bahrain Petroleum Company / Bahrain
“Bapco Innovative Waste Water Treatment Plant”
Prof. Waleed Al-Zubari ,Vice-President, Academic Affairs , Editor-in-Chief , Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research , Arabian Gulf University / Bahrain
“Sustainable Water Resources Management in the GCC Countries”
Session 1
Energy and Gas Industry and Sustainability
Mr. Mohammad A. Hajri , Wastewater Engineer , Environmental Protection Department , SAUDI ARAMCO / Saudi Arabia
“A Saudi ARAMCO Perspective on Water Management”
Mr. Shigeyuki Funada , Research Associate Chemist , Research & Development center , Cosmo Oil Co / Japan
“Induction of salt tolerance in plants by a fertilizer containing 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA)”
[1.51MB]
Mr. Ijaz Ashraf, Coordinator - Environmental Management System Development, The Bahrain Petroleum Company / Bahrain
“Monitoring and Measuring Environmental Performance-Bapco Case Study”
Dr. Tarek Ghalwash , Associate Professor , Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research / Bahrain
“Energy Efficiency, Energy Consumption and Rebound Effect In GCC Countries”
Session 2
Water Resources and Environmental Protection
Dr. Mohammad Al-Murad, Associate Research Scientist, Hydrocarbon Department, Water Resources Division, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) / Kuwait
“Characterizing Hydrocarbon Pollutants In The Groundwater Of Northern Kuwait : A Case Study”
Dr. khaled Burashid, Deputy Chief Executive, Planning & Projects, Electricity & Water Authority / Bahrain
“Production Augmentation Through Recovery Enhancement of an Existing RO Plant”
Dr. Alaadin A Bukhari, Director, Center for Environment and Water, The Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)/ Saudi Arabia
“Future Prospect for Reclaimed Wastewater in Saudi Arabia; potential use for domestic purposes”
Dr. Mahad Said Baawain, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University(SQU) / Oman
“Wastewater Treatment In Three Regions Of Oman: Characterizations And Application”
Dr. Kamel Mostafa Amer, Water Resources Expert, Ministry of Environment / Qatar
“Groundwater Recharge and Environmental Sustainability: Qatar’s Experience”
Session 3
Climate Change and Global Warming
Dr. Sayed A.M. Marzouk, Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, UAE University / UAE
“Removal Of CO2 And H2S From Pressurized Gas Streams Using Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors And Stripping Solvents: Challenges And Progress”
Dr. Ken-ichi Fujimoto,Director General, Productivity Cooperation Center, Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association / Japan
“Actions Toward Creation Of Low-Carbon Society In Kitakyushu City, Japan”[2.94MB]
Ms. Hikari Egami, Technology Development Dep, Research & Development Div,
JGC Corporation / Japan
“Hipact – Environment Conscious CO2 Capture Technology For CCS”[1.74MB]
Dr. Momammed S. Al-Ansari, Director, Publication & Data Warehouse, Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research(BCSR) / Bahrain
“Kyoto Protocol: Issues Related To The Kingdom Of Bahrain”
Dr. Majeed Safar Jasim, Assistant Professor , University of Bahrain / Bahrain
Session 4
Future Perspective for Energy, Water and Environment
Dr. Kayoko Tsuruga, Senior Researcher,Geophysical Services Department, JGI, INC. / Japan
“Monitoring of the temporal changes of reservoirs by means of wide-angle reflection and refraction of S-wave in an off-shore region”[740KB]
Dr. Waheeb Al-Naser,Professor, Physics Department,University of Bahrain / Bahrain
“Water Production with Low CO2 Emission”
Dr. Nader Al-Masri, Water Expert, Bahrain Centre for Studies & Research(BCSR) / Bahrain
“Evaluation of IWRM Efforts in Kingdom of Bahrain and Future Perspective”
Prof. Hidenori Yahiro, Department of Material Science and Biotechnology・Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University / Japan
“Recent Progress of Catalysts For Producing Biodiesel Fuel”[819KB]
Prof. Ibrahim Abdel Gelil, Vice Dean, Technological Studies, Director, Environmental Management program, College of Graduate Studies, Arabian Gulf University / Bahrain
“Towards a low-carbon economy in the Arab region”

The 17th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium,
February 2-4,2009

Theme “Water Resources in the GCC and Environmental Challenges.”[864KB]
Organization / Country KISR / Kuwait
Keynote Speech Prof & Dr.Takeo Kikkawa
Graduate School of Commerce and Management Hitotsubashi University / Japan
“Energy Conservation and Technological Innovation: Japan’s Contribution to Cool Earth”[67.3KB]
Session 1
Renewable Energy for Water Treatment and Desalination
Dr.Essam EL-Sayed ,Senior Research Scientist
Water Resources Division , Water Technologies Department , Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)/ Kuwait
“Solar Energy for Electrical Generation and Water Desalination: Integrated System Options for GCC”
Mr.Eiji Wada , Technical Advisor
Technical Cooperation Division , Kitakyushu International Techno-cooperative Association / Japan
“Solid Waste Treatment and Tackling 3R in Japan”[3.96MB]
Mr.Kei Omura, System Engineer
Science and Environment Systems Department , NTT Data CCS Corporation / Japan
“Applying GIS as a tool to evaluate Bio-fuel Production and Hydrology : Introduction of Case Studies”[12.8MB]
Mr.Sueo Nagasawa, General Manager
International Cooperation Division , Water Re-use Promotion Center / Japan
“Technology and Management of Water Re-use and Water Saving in Japan”[727KB]
Session 2
Clean Development Mechanism(CDM)
Prof. Morihiro Kurushima
Faculty of Regional Development , Studies Toyo University / Japan
“Challenges on New Technologies for Sustainable Energy System : Climate Change Policy Measures in Japan”[5.00MB]
Dr. M. M. Oskay
Chevron Company / Kuwait
“Joint Operations Zero Discharge Initiative”
Dr. Mansor Kashir , Engineering Specialist
SAUDI ARAMCO / Saudi Arabia
“Treatment of Soils Contaminated with Hydrocarbons”
Dr. Ali H. Al-Marzouqi
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies , College of Engineering , UAE University / UAE
“Supercritical fluid extraction of hydrocarbons from soil”[463KB]
Session 3
Protection and Management of Water Resources
Dr. Meshan Al-Otaibi, Assistant Undersecretary
Ministry of Electricity and Water / Kuwait
“Challenges of Water Management in Kuwait”
Prof. Katsuyuki Fujinawa,Faculty of Engineering
Shinshu University / Japan
“Impacts of Climate Change on Subsurface Water Environment”[5.47MB]
Dr. Nader Al-Masri, Water Expert - Water Research Project
Bahrain Center for Studies & Research (BCSR)/ Bahrain
“Water Resources and Environmental Challenges in Bahrain Kingdom”
Dr. Nassim Al-Abed, Associate Professor
Center for Environment & Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals(KFUPM) / Saudi Arabia
“Protection of Groundwater Resources in Saudi Arabia”
Mr. Saleh Said Mohammed Al-Shoukri, Head
Water and Soil Pollution Control , Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs(MECA) / Oman
“Mathematical Simulation of Groundwater Management Scenarios of Wadi Ma’awil Catchment, Barka, Sultanate of Oman”
Dr. Amr Fadlelmawla, Water Resources Division
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) / Kuwait
“Risk-based Decision Support Tools for Groundwater Protection in Kuwait”
Session 4
Oil & Gas Industry and Environmental Issues
Mr. Fadhel A. Al-Ali, Manager Health & Safety HSE Department
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) / Kuwait
“Evolution of Corporate KPC HSE Management System”
Dr. Kazuo Okamura,Chief Research Engineer,Environment Technology Center,Institute of Technology“Study on Treatment & Utilization of the Oil field Produced Water in Oman”[638KB]
Mr. Said Abdi Yusuf, Lead Environment Specialist (Projects)
Corporate Environment & Sustainable Development , Qatar Petroleum / Qatar
“Characterization of Dukhan Produced Water for Use As a Medium for Enhanced Oil Recovery”
Mr. Takaaki Izumi, Director & General Manager,
Process Technology Dept Nippon Oil Research Institute Co.,Ltd./ Japan
“Recovery of Volatile Organic Compounds at Shipping Facilities in Petroleum Industry”[3.32MB]

The 16th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ,
January 28-30,2008

Theme “GCC Environment and Sustainable Development”[835KB]
Organization / Country KFUPM / Saudi Arabia
Representatives of Partner countries H.E.Dr.Khaled bin Saleh Al-Sultan, Rector of KFUPM, Dr.Sahel N.Abdul-Jauwad, Vice Rector of KFUPM, Mr.Isam A.Bayat, Vice President, Engineering Services, Saudi Arabian Oil Company(Saudi Aramco)

The 15th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ,
February 5-6,2007

Theme “Sustainable Development and Climate Change”[3.00MB]
Organization / Country QP / Qatar
Representatives of Partner countries Mr.Abdulla H.Salatt, Senior Advisor to His Excellency the Deputy Premier and the Minister of Energy & Industry, Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum

The 14th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ,
January 28-29, 2006

Theme “Sustainable GCC Environment and Water Resources”
Organization / Country UAEU / UAE
Representatives of Partner countries H.H.Sheikh Nahayan, UAE Minister of Education and Chancellor of UAEU

The 13th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ,
February 6-7,2005

Theme “Preservation of Environment and Water Resources amid Economic Development”
Organization / Country SQU / Oman
Representatives of Partner countries Dr.Hamed Al-Salmi, Vice President of SQU

The 12th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ,
January 18-19,2004

Theme “Challenges on New Horizon Towards Managing the Global Environment and Water Resources”
Organization / Country Bahrain Center for Studies & Research(BCSR) / Bahrain
Representatives of Partner countries H.E.Dr.Mohammed J.K.Al-Ghattam, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the BCSR

The 11th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ,
January 26-27,2003

Theme “Application of New Technologies for Improvement of Desert Environment”
Organization / Country KISR / Kuwait
Representatives of Partner countries H.E.Dr.Musaed Rashid Al-Haroun, the Kuwaiti Minister of Higher Education

The 10th JCCP the Joint GCC-Japan Environment Symposium ,
January 27-28,2002

Theme “New Attempt at Improvement and Rehabilitation of the Desert Environment”
Organization / Country KFUPM / Saudi Arabia
Representatives of Partner countries H.E.Dr.Abdulaziz Al-Dukhayyil, Rector of KFUPM