Researchers

SAKAMOTO, Toshiyuki
OMORI, Yoshihiko

Board Member, Director, in charge of Clean Energy Unit

Mr. Omori worked in private sector at energy company for 30 years, 2 years for Japanese Government and thereafter was appointed to the current position in June 2020.

- Academic Background -
1986 BA of Economics, The University of Tohoku, Japan,
2003 MBA, The University of Aoyamagakuin
- Professional Career -
2009 Group Manager, Crude Oil Trading Group, Overseas Business Dept, Nippon Oil Corporation (ENEOS)
2010 Managing Director, JX Nippon Oil & Energy Europe, Co., Ltd (ENEOS)
2014 Deputy General Manager, Business Development Dept, Southeast Asia, JX Nippon Oil & Energy (ENEOS)
2017 Deputy General Manager, Singapore Office, JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation (ENEOS)
2018 Director for social structure, The Cabinet Office, Regulatory Reform Promotion, Japanese Government (sent on loan from ENEOS)
2020 Board Member, Director, IEEJ

Projects:

  • Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI):
    　- Germany-Japan Energy Transformation Council regarding Energy Transition, Domestic Demand Outlook for Liquid Fuels, Focusing on the Mobility Sector, Survey and Analysis on the Current Status and Challenges of the Petroleum Industry, Decarbonization and Energy Transition Projects in Emerging Countries, others

Activities:

  • Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
    　- Member, Public-Private Council for Next-Generation Geothermal Committee
    　- Evaluation Committee Member for Geological Surveys and Methane Hydrate R&D Projects related to Domestic Oil and Natural Gas
    　- External Review Committee Member for the Selection of Implementing Organizations for Indirect Subsidy Projects under the Energy Conservation and New Energy Department
    　- External Review Committee Member for the Selection of Subsidy Recipients for the “Petroleum Supply Structure Advancement Project Subsidy (Transition Promotion Project for Stable Supply of Next-Generation Fuels)”
    　- External Review Committee Member for the Selection of Subsidy Recipients for the “Support Project for Strengthening Fossil Fuel Supply Systems”
    　- Third-Party Committee Member for the Public Call for Subsidy Recipients related to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)
  • Others
    　- Director, LPG Promotion Center (General Incorporated Foundation)
    　- Planning Committee Member, New Energy Industry Council, New Energy Foundation

Publications:

  • Edited by Ken Koyama, “Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Structure and Business of the Energy Industry”, Gijutsu-Hyoronsha, March 2023 (Contributed Sections: Chapter 2, Sections 5–9 “Basic Knowledge of Petroleum”; Chapter 4 “Structure of the Petroleum Industry”; Chapter 7, Sections 3–5 “Major Companies in the Petroleum Industry”)
    • Fuel)
  • PETROTECH:
    　- Energy Situation in the Middle East – Trends and Future Outlook of Oil Strategies in Oil-Producing Countries” (Parts 1 & 2), Japan Petroleum Institute, October & November 2023
    　- Challenges for the Petroleum and Maritime Industries in the Era of Decarbonization,” Japan Petroleum Institute, June 2024
    　- “Future Prospects for Next-Generation Liquid Fuels in Japan,” December 2024
    　- “Future Prospects for Next-Generation Liquid Fuels in Japan (Part 2),” February 2025

Conference:

  • Symposium by the Petroleum Association of Japan and Nikkei Inc. “Petroleum Industry in the Era of Major Energy Transition, Argus “Biofuels & Feedstocks Asia Conference 2025”: “Is Ethanol the Superior Biofuel for Blending Markets in APAC?”, others

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