The 20th World Petroleum Congress was held over a five-day period from December 4 to 8, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. JCCP participated in the congress for the first time with its own booth. During our stay in Doha, we members of the JCCP delegation also visited the major departments of Qatar Petroleum (QP) to seek their cooperation in JCCP activities.
The World Petroleum Congress, held every three years in a different venue around the world, is the world’s largest gathering for the presentation of the latest news and research achievements in the oil industry and oilrelated technologies, and provides a forum for deepening exchanges among diverse participants. The 20th congress was held in Doha, at the Qatar National Convention Center, and featured numerous presentations and exhibits over a period of five days. More than 5,300 delegates from 95 countries attended the event, including roughly 200 participants from Japan. It also drew more than 20,000 visitors, and marked a new attendance record. JCCP also participated in the event, represented by Mr. Kenji Nita, General Manager of the Riyadh Office; Mr. Hisayoshi Tanda, General Manager of the Administration Department; and Ms. Masumi Kitahara, Manager of the Planning and Public Relations Division.