Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
Encyclopedia
, also known as JOGMEC, is a Japanese government Independent Administrative Institution
which was created in 2004 when the former Japan National Oil Corporation merged with the former Metal Mining Agency of Japan.
was created in partnership with the southern African nation's Department of Geological Survey in July 2008. The Japan-Botswana partnership will work together in developing the exploration of minerals through methods such as remote sensing technology.
JOGMEC manages rare metal stockpiles in conjunction with private companies.
Independent Administrative Institution
An Incorporated Administrative Agency or in lay terms an Independent Administrative Corporation or Independent Administrative Institution is a newly designed type of legal body for Japanese governmental organizations regulated by the Basic Law on Reforming Government Ministries of 1998...
which was created in 2004 when the former Japan National Oil Corporation merged with the former Metal Mining Agency of Japan.
History
JOGMEC integrates corollary functions in one administrative entity. The former Japan National Oil Corporation (JNOC) had been tasked with securing a stable supply of oil and natural gas for Japan's use. The former Metal Mining Agency of Japan (MMAJ) had been tasked with ensuring a stable supply of nonferrous metal and mineral resources for Japan's use. Greater efficiencies were realized by combining two bureaucracies with similar missions. JOGMEC was established in 2004 pursuant to the 2002 Law Concerning the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation.Activities
JOGMEC's Geological Remote Satellite Sensing Centre in Lobatse, BotswanaBotswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana , is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The citizens are referred to as "Batswana" . Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name after becoming independent within the Commonwealth on 30 September 1966...
was created in partnership with the southern African nation's Department of Geological Survey in July 2008. The Japan-Botswana partnership will work together in developing the exploration of minerals through methods such as remote sensing technology.
JOGMEC manages rare metal stockpiles in conjunction with private companies.
See also
- Energy in Japan
- Energy lawEnergy lawEnergy laws govern the use and taxation of energy, both renewable and non-renewable. These laws are the primary authorities related to energy...
- List of Independent Administrative Institutions (Japan)