The 32nd Saudi Arabia – Japan Symposium was jointly organized by Saudi Aramco, KFUPM, JCCP and the Japan Petroleum Institute (JPI) at KFUPM Dhahran Techno Valley, Saudi Arabia, on December 5 and 6, 2023.
In the opening of the symposium, opening remarks were addressed by KFUPM Vice President Dr Ali Ahmad Al-Shaikhi *1, Saudi Aramco SVP Dr Ali A. Al-Meshari, JCCP Special Counsellor Mr. Masuda, and Dr. Atsushi Muramatsu, President of JPI and Professor of Tohoku University. In the opening remark, Dr. Atsushi Muramatsu gave a lecture in his Opening Remark.
The symposium was attended by over 130 researchers, students and local Japanese companies. The theme of this year’s conference was “Advancement in Petroleum Refining Industries”. 19 presentations (including five from Japan in which one online lecture) covering a wide range of fields from catalyst technology to carbon neutrality. Between presenters and audience, many active questions and answers were exchanged.
A poster session was also held, with 24 presentations by young researchers, including one from Japan, Along with the lectures, there was a lively Q&A session.
*1. On behalf of Dr. Muhammad M. Al-Saggaf, President