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Petroleum Distribution (*Updated – 2/28)

Updated : 2026.07.13

Status: Report
Course Number
IT-2-25
Title / Theme
Petroleum Distribution  (*Updated - 2/28)
Dates
2025.06.03〜2025.06.13
Objectives
This course aims to allow those engaged in the oil sales and distribution sector to gain knowledge about Japan’s oil (energy) industry and oil logistics through lectures and site visits.
Main Topics
1. Lecture:
・What is Japan?
・Economic history and energy history of modern Japan and reform of energy logistics
・Crude transportation by VLCC

2. Site Visit:
・Oil company’s refinery: Outline of Japanese petroleum products supply chain and depots, and visiting the premises
・Oil company’s  depot: Outline of the Japanese petroleum products supply chain and depots, and visiting the premises
・Gas station: Petroleum product sales at a gas station
・Gas station equipment manufacturer: Latest information on gas station equipment and environmental initiatives
・Liquefied hydrogen receiving facility: Demonstration project for building hydrogen supply chain
Application Deadline
2025.04.02
Qualification
Persons engaged in the oil sales / distribution department who have at least 3 years of work experience or equivalent qualifications
Others
*Please note that the above details are subject to change.