JCOAL

Coal, a Precious Resource

~Towards More Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Utilization~

Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL)

JCOALs Mission:
Realization of Clean Coal Frontier

Sustainable Growth of Economy and Society by Simultaneous

Achievement of Stable Coal Supplies and Responses to Climate Change

and Other Environmental Issues

Coal is the most available, affordable and accessible energy source both in
terms of sustainable supply as well as economy. Chairpersons
That is why Japan, like most other parts of the world, regards coal as one of the
key parts of the optimal primary energy mix and also utilizes it as raw material Yoshihiko Nakagaki
for industries such as steel production, etc. Corporate Adviser
Electric Power
With the world situation especially in Asia-Pacific region in perspective, where Development Co., Ltd.
coal demand has been surging, it is a pressing task for us to make utmost
endeavors in efficient utilization of coal as well as in expansion of supply sources
and minimization of environmental impact caused. Vice Chairpersons

Our mission is to engage in promotion activities for expansion of international

coal supply and addressing climate change, i.e. coal technology research and Minoru Makimura
development, coal technology dissemination and transfer, coal-related business Senior Vice President
development amid such changing circumstance, which will no doubt globally Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
boost up sustainable primary energy supply and healthy industrial economy
development.

JCOAL is determined to devote itself to work together in close cooperation with

Naoki Ono
relevant stakeholders in further enhance the advantages of coal in economy and
Managing Director
sustainable supply through development of its efficient and environmentally
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
acceptable utilization.

Bulk Coal Carrier Iron Mill

Coal Thermal
Power Plant

Coal Center

Underground Mining Coal Freight Train Cement Factory

Remote Sensing Surface Mining

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JCOALs Areas of Activities
Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL), with its origin back to 1948, has been developing world-wide activities in various fields from
upstream to downstream of the coal chain, aiming at realization of sustainable economic growth by ensuring stable energy supply and
overcoming environmental issues.
JCOAL is supported by its members-companies and organizations in a wide range of coal-related businesses; such as coal mining
companies, power companies, steel companies, heavy industry companies, engineering companies, and trading companies. JCOAL, under
supervision by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), is working in close cooperation with government bodies and
government-affiliated organizations like Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), New Energy and Industrial
Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), etc.

JCOALs Major Activities

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Programs for Coal Resources Development

Japan relies on imports from overseas countries for most coal resources, which naturally makes the country to make its utmost endeavors

for sustainable supply of coal through overseas coal resources development, relevant information collection, and analysis and assessment of

such information.

At present, JCOAL is carrying out geographical surveys, exploration, and information and data analysis to identify potentiality of overseas

coal resources. At the same time, JCOAL is continuously working to improve the assessment capacity and technological capability concerning

development import, and to enhance provision of information and services to the member companies, coal resources developers, suppliers, and

users, in accordance to their needs.

Programs for sustainable coal supply are being promoted by means of multi-faceted government and private-sector efforts, such as top-level

bilateral dialogues joint bilateral infrastructure development, financial support, as well as human resources development.

The ratio of coal from mines developed independently by Japanese companies (with coal mining rights) to the total coal consumption in

Japan is called independent development ratio. Such independent development ratio in Australia currently is around 70%. Globally, however,

the ratio remained at around 40% as of 2010. Further efforts will be made by Japan to promote acquisition by Japanese companies of more

coal mining rights in Indonesia and other coal producing countries and development of coal mines to improve the independent development

ratio, thereby contributing to sustainable coal supply.

1. Exploration of Coal Resources

(1) Overseas Geological Survey

In coal producing countries, potential of which is yet to be fully explored, basic

surveys such as geological survey, geophysical exploration survey, drilling survey,

etc. are conducted in order to facilitate exploration and development of coal mines

in cooperation with the private sector. Data and information collection and analysis

are being conducted in association with exploration and development of coal

resources as well as relevant database building.

Coal outcrop in Mongolia

(2) Assessment of Coal Resources and Reserves
Since fiscal 2009, JCOAL has been collecting data on coal quality and untapped coal resources and reserves in Japan, Indonesia,

Australia, North America (USA and Canada), Mongolia and Russia. Collected data are released on the JCOAL Data Bank website.

Russia Coal Deposits Mongolia Coal Deposits

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2. Coal Mine Development Survey

JCOAL is working on feasibility studies of commercial development of coal mines, covering needed various fields such as; identification

of coal occurrence, assessment of coal reserves, mining methods, designing of mining, washing, transportation of coal, and operation plans,

transport infrastructure plan, and coal sales plans. JCOAL undertakes review and assessment of the existing feasibility study reports as

well as operation plans of active coal mines, and offers the recommendations for betterment and improvement to optimize the operations.

JCOAL investigated the Tygit coal mine in Myanmar in order to make sustainable coal supply to the Coal power plant located next to the

mine site in 2012.

Myanmar Coal MineTygit Coal Mine Tygit Coal Power Plant

3. Facilitation of Infrastructure Development

Infrastructure development is critical to the smooth coal transportation between coal producing countries and consuming countries. JCOAL

carried out the feasibility study on the infrastructure of South Sumatra, South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan and Papua in order to facilitate

transport infrastructure development in Indonesia,

4. Drafting Coal Development Programs

JCOAL draws up a master plan for coal development and usage of coal covering an entire mine site, and then provides further details of

the efficient coal development plan, taking environment sustainability into account that also ensures sound development of the coal industry.

Coal Development Roadmap of Mozambique

Mozambique is one of the few coal-producing countries where is expected to produce high-quality coking coal. JCOAL has signed a

Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Empresa Mocambicana de Exploracao Mineira SA (Mozambique Mineral Exploration Public

Corporation), to formulate a roadmap for development of business environment, covering joint survey for coal resources exploration and

development, design of institutional arrangement, and human resources development.

Moatize Coal Mine in Mozambique

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5. Utilization and Development of Untouched Resources (CMM, CBM, ECBM, etc.)

One of the barriers to the wide use of coal is GHG emissions accompanying coal utilization. In addition to CO2 emissions from coal

combustion, coal mine methane gas (CMM) emitted during mining is to be addressed. Accordingly, JCOAL is promoting the designing

and construction of CMM recovery and utilization facilities overseas, thereby contributing to prevention of global warming. Accordingly,

JCOAL carried out the preliminary survey for commercial CMM power generation in China. JCOAL also conducted surveys to identify

the possibility of wider use of technologies for CMM utilization in China and the US. JCOAL also conducted CMM usage surveys in

Australia.

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Promotion of Clean Coal Technology Development

Demand for coal is expected to continue increasing, mainly for thermal power generation, and the ratio of coal among the primary energy

will rise. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions accompanying increased use of coal, it is imperative to urgently establish the technologies

for improving the efficiency of and achieving zero emissions from the coal thermal power generation. For sustainable coal supply, it is also a

pressing issue to promote use of low-quality coal.

Japan has worlds highest level technologies for highly efficient power generation and for use of low-quality coal, together with relevant

technologies. JCOAL believes it to be the role that Japan should play to promote such technologies in a form suitable for the global coal

situations.

1. Technology Development Committee and JCOAL/CCT Road map

JCOAL has organized the Technology Development Committee for setting agendas that contribute to early establishment, demonstration,

and commercialization of key technologies and to creation of new projects on a mid- to long-term basis. As the fruits of these activities,

the Committee has prepared the JCOAL/CCT Road map, which will be updated as required when revisions are made to the Strategic

Energy Plan of Japan.

2. Technology Development for Conversion of Unused Coal into Useful Resources (TIGAR: Twin IHI Gasifier)

With a view to commercializing low-temperature, constant-pressure atmospheric circulating fluidized bed gasification furnaces (TIGAR)

for producing chemical fuels from gasified lignite of Indonesia, IHI has carried a test of a 6 tons/day pilot plant for collection of data in

preparation for the demonstration and feasibility study. IHI plans to perform the demonstration using the collected data. In addition, IHI

plans to build a 50tons/day demonstration plant in Indonesia, and to check the operation performance for the commercial use from 2014.

JCOAL has been helping with market research or technology research for this project.

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 Following is the features of TIGAR which make the technology easily acceptable

for wider use:

1) Separation of Gasification Furnace and Combustion Furnace

Steam gasification can produce high hydrogen concentration and high-

calorific gas

Air combustion

2) Atmospheric pressure Circulating Fluidized Bed Gasification Reactor

Various types of materials (coal, biomass, etc.) can be used
50 Tons/Day Demonstration Plant
Easy to operate with lower maintenance cost

3) Expertise of circulating fluidized bed boilers, widely used in Southeast Asia and China, can be applied

3. Technology Development for Efficient Use of Coal Ash

Coal ash, a byproduct of coal, is yet to be fully and widely utilized. JCOAL is engaged in

relevant activities to pursue utilization or process of coal ash.

JCOAL is conducting a nation-wide fact-finding survey of coal ash with relevant industry,

in order to help develop and diffuse technologies that can increase efficient use of coal ash,
which is expected to grow in volume. JCOAL has been carrying out a questionnaire

investigation for companies in the general industry that have power generation facilities with

output of 1,000 kW or over using coal-fired boilers, collecting information on the volumes

of coal ash produced and utilized as well as the utilization methods, and observing
SEM Photo of Fly Ash
changes in the volumes and methods over a long period of time.

Once every two years, JCOAL holds the Symposium for Utilization of Coal Ash, in

which presentations are made on cases of coal ash utilization in Japan, latest development in the research of ash coal utilization technologies,

and issues to be addressed when utilizing coal ash.

As a guideline for use of coal ash as ingredient of mixed materials, such as the mixture with a small volume of cement and water, etc.,

JCOAL, in cooperation with the National Institute for Environmental Studies, the Port and Airport Research Institute, etc., prepared and

published the Guideline for Utilization of Coal Ash Mixed Materials for Port and Harbor Construction Work. JCOAL hopes that the

Guideline will help promote utilization of coal ash in the port and harbor construction work.

JCOAL is also carrying out researches with the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry on the technology for adding alkali

to coal ash for directly solidifying coal ash like concrete. JCOAL intends to develop a method for effective utilization of types of coal ash

that is not suitable for mixture in concrete under the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS).

4. Study on High Efficiency Lignite Drying System

As one of the key technologies for utilization of lignite, JCOAL has supported the

characteristics survey and applicability research of lignite to the high efficiency drying system,

together with the bench-scale test, with a view to improving the thermal efficiency of lignite

drying by incorporating the self-heat recuperation method.

10 Tons/Day Process Development Unit
(PDU)
5. Technology Research of Coal Chemical Combustion with Carbon Dioxide Separation

In order to develop the chemical looping technologies for conversion of coal into heat and fuel gas through chemical reactions of the

medium, separating carbon dioxide without direct contact of coal with the oxygen gas, various chemical looping technologies in Japan and

overseas, and conduct a market research for the entire system including development of auxiliary facilities are being conducted.
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6. Survey on Technologies and Possibility of Commercialization of Coke Production from Indonesian Coal

With a view to studying technologies for producing formed coke and binder for production of coke from Indonesian low-quality coal,

and examining the possibility of commercial application of the technologies, JCOAL and its members companies have conducted from

fiscal 2009 component analyses of low-quality coal and demonstration experiment of the coking furnace using the produced binder.

In 2012 commissioned by JOGMEC, JCOAL and its member companies conducted basic research pursuing the possibilities for

supporting the process development by tekMIRA /PTBA with Japans coke making technology.

7. Promotion of Coal-related ISO/JIS Projects

JCOAL undertakes the operations related to establishment of JIS standards in the field of coal and coke in Japan. It also acts as the ISO

TC27 Japan Committee Secretariat. New analytical method of trace element in coal is under considering as JIS standard.

The ISO/TC263, which was established in response to the proposal from the Standardization Administration of China in February 2011

for compiling standards related to CBM terminology and transportation of dual-phase fluids, is expected to be the consultation of

transportation of methane gas at the explosion limit concentration. As the consultation may affect utilization of coal mine methane, JCOAL

participates in the ISO/TC263 as a member for collection of information, and will act as leader for establishment of the deliberative council

and domestic deliberative bodies.

In relation to the ISO/TC265, which was established in response to the proposal of the Standards Council of Canada in October 2011 in

the field of carbon capture and storage (CCS), the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) was approved by the

Japan Industrial Standards Committee to act as the domestic deliberative body. It is determined that the domestic deliberative committee

will be established to study the CCS standardization, and JCOAL has sent members to the committee in order to make appropriate

contributions.

8. Yokote Tri-generation Project

JCOAL has been conducting operation of a 10 tons/day of unused waste timber gasification co-generation demonstration plant in an area

of heavy snowfall Yokote, Akita prefecture to produce 180kw electricity, 300kw thermal and 300kg/day of bio cokes by gasification co-

generation.

Coal as auxiliary fuel to biomass (unused waste timber) contributes to stabilize operation performance of gasification co-generator. This

is such demonstration plant. Nationwide dissemination of this biomass utilization technology is intended after the demonstration has been

completed.

Demonstration Plant

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Programs for Technology Transfer to Overseas

Asia has recently seen tight supply/demand situation where coal prices are soaring due to increasing demand for coal. At the same time, eco-

friendlier use of coal is desired amidst heightened interest in the global environmental issues. Accordingly, JCOAL is promoting the transfer

of coal production and safety technologies and eco-friendlier clean coal technologies (CCT) to countries mainly in the Asia Pacific region, in

order to help establish the basis for overcoming the constraints on natural resources and energy to achieve economic growth.

1. Human Resources Development

(1) Projects for Improving Coal Mining and Safety Technologies in Coal Producing Countries
Over years, Japan has accumulated excellent technologies for underground mining and safety. Leveraging on these technologies,

JCOAL is accepting coal mining engineers from overseas and dispatching engineers to coal producing countries to hold training sessions.

Such projects will help enhance the coal mining and safety technologies in the participating countries, which in the long run will

contribute to sustainable supply of coal from overseas to Japan. Japans technologies are particularly excellent in the field of deep

underground mining and safety training systems, and JCOAL is proactively promoting the transfer of these technologies.

Target countries Counterparts

China Department of International Cooperation, State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS)

Vietnam Vietnam National Coal, Mineral Industries Group (VINACOMIN)

Indonesia Education and Training Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ETAEMR)

1) Training in Japan for Visiting Engineers

Every year, JCOAL accepts more than 160 coal engineers, etc. in the managing position from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia,

and provides training on management, mining, safety, machinery and electric facilities at the mine site, Kushiro Coal Mine and

Coal Mining Technology Training Center, thereby promoting technology transfer from person to person.

2) Training Overseas by Japanese Engineers

JCOAL conducts seminar-style training in China with Japanese coal mining specialists as lecturers. In Vietnam and Indonesia,

such coal mining specialists are dispatched to conduct on-site training.

Training in Japan and Overseas: 11-year Accumulation from FY 2002 to FY 2012

China Vietnam Indonesia Total

Trainees in Japan 895 1,261 438 2,594

Dispatched Instructors 446 2,055 1,360 3,861

Trainees Overseas 17,981 44,729 13,307 76,017

Safety Seminar in China
with Japanese Engineers

(2) Clean Coal Technology (CCT) Transfer Project

In order to transfer Japans excellent CCT to developing countries in Asia to promote wider use, JCOAL since fiscal 1996 invited

engineers in the power generation and other coal user industries and government officials from eight countries (China, Thailand, India,

Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Mongol) to Japan and gave trainings including lectures and on-site visits. By fiscal

2009, a total of over 1,000 trainees from the eight countries participated in the program.

From fiscal 2010, JCOAL has also been dispatching Japanese experts to overseas to provide training and promote technology

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 exchanges with focus on high-efficiency coal thermal power generation technologies, and over 1,300 engineers and others have

participated in the seminars held locally. The target countries include four Asian countries (Indonesia, Vietnam, India, and Thailand) as

well as Poland in Eastern Europe, as these countries are most likely to introduce supercritical (SC) and ultra-supercritical (USC) coal

fired power generation technologies that Japanese companies have.

Participants in these trainings and technology exchanges form the basis for JCOAL and member companies to establish human

networks, and proactive participation of member companies and others has contributed to export of Japanese technologies.

Technology Exchange in Poland in FY 2011 Technology Exchange in Indonesia in FY 2010

(AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow)
(PLN Headquarters, Jakarta)

2. Efficiency and Environmental Improvement of Coal-fired Power Plants through Diagnosis

In the Asia Pacific region and particularly in Asia, demand for coal has been surging. In these countries, sustainable and efficient coal

utilization with focus on environmental compliance is a pressing issue. JCOAL has been engaged in programs for efficient and

environmentally compliant utilization of coal through applicable CCT introduction with focus on diagnostic activities, through which

sustainable coal supply is to be achieved.

Diagnosis were performed by Japanese experts to coal-fired power plants in China, India and Indonesia , based on the result of which a

proposal for n improvement of thermal efficiency of existing thermal power plants and reduction in SOx and NOx emissions were prepared

for each diagnosed facility for further action.. Technology and knowledge sharing events were held in connection with such diagnostic

activities, so that the effect of diagnosis will be fully utilized with more inputs through interactive exchanges by relevant stakeholders.

In fiscal 2013, JCOAL engages in follow-up activities such as facilitation of application of the proposed measures with appropriate

technologies that were proposed under the diagnosis.

3. Projects for Promotion of Coal Washing Technologies

JCOAL is building a 400 tons/hour variable-wave jig in the State of Odisha, India, as a coal washing model project of the New Energy

and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The project is intended to promote introduction of variable-wave jigs in

India, as there are many government-owned and private companies planning to build new coal washing plants across India. JCOAL intends

to enhance the cooperative efforts to promote the variable waveform jigs in India as the type of jig most suitable for washing of fuel coal

of India.

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Strategic Promotion of Prioritized Projects

JCOAL is working on programs encompassing both the upstream and downstream areas in a comprehensive manner. JCOAL is conducting

strategic programs for creation of business opportunities including exports of infrastructure, and for establishment of business models. The

approach that JCOAL takes is to proactively and effectively utilize the communications platforms created by theme or by country and region

based on policy dialogues and MOUs, with a view to establishing a win-win relationship with partner countries by combining Japans superior

technologies and strengths of the respective partners.

1. Eco Coal Town Projects

At major mines in the coal producing countries, JCOAL is working on projects to prepare a regional master plan for creating a low-carbon

resource-recycling mining area (eco coal town) by utilizing Japans clean coal technologies encompassing both the upstream and downstream

areas, addressing the coal-fired power

generation, coal chemical industry, and

waste water processing and other related

industries, as well as the regional society, in

a uniform manner. This will help improve

the energy supply/demand situations in coal

producing countries and promote efficient

use of natural resources, and also help

increase the foreign capital inflow into these

countries. JCOALs ultimate objective is to

contribute to procurement of sustainable

supply of coal resources through these

measures.
Japans Candidate Element Technologies for Realization of Eco Coal Town

2. Projects for Utilization of Low-Rank Coal

(1) Upgraded Brown Coal (UBC)

Low-rank coal, or brown coal, has high water content and low caloric value, and is poor in efficiency. It tends to combust spontaneously,

which makes it usable only in the producing area. On the other hand, the reserves are vast, and many varieties are low in ash and sulfur

contents, a feature that makes them eco-friendly. Accordingly, it is important to seek effective use of low-rank coal.

The upgraded brown coal is a technology developed by Kobe Steel Ind.that efficiently removes the water content and suppresses the

spontaneous combustion. The technology and economy for commercial use of the technology was proven in the development and

operation of a 600 tons/day (200,000 tons/year) large-scale pilot plant that was in operation until 2011. This technology makes it possible

to utilize low-rank coal and to market brown coal in the international coal market as fuel coal equivalent. JCOAL has largely support for
the demonstration plant development. JCOAL has been supporting to realize UBC business since 2011 throughout performing a

feasibility study and technical study.

3. Projects for Carbon Dioxide Separation and Storage, including IGCC and CCS

(1) Trend Survey of Integrated Coal Gasification Fuel Cell Combined Cycle and Survey of Low-Rank Coal
JCOAL is supporting the Osaki CoolGen Project through the survey of latest information on the integrated coal gasification fuel cell

combined cycle (IGCC) technology and identification of coal types suitable for the technology.
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(2) Demonstration Experiment of Oxygen Combustion Technology at Existing Pulverized Coal Thermal Power Plant (Oxygen Combustion
and CCS Experiment Project in Cooperation with Australia).

With the technology to capture carbon dioxide with application of oxygen combustion, oxygen is separated from combustion air, coal

is burnt with the oxygen, and carbon dioxide is captured directly from the exhaust gas. A demonstration experiment is being carried out

at the Callide A Pulverized Coal Thermal Power Plant in Callide, State of Queensland, Australia, that is currently out of use. One of the

four 30MW generators at the plant was remodeled for the experiment. The technology has been promoted by JCOAL and one of the

member companies since early 1990s, and the experiment is the worlds first project to generate power and to store the captured carbon

dioxide underground (in the saline aquifer, etc.) that was started in fiscal 2007 by the international joint project between Japan and

Australia. Theoretically, the carbon dioxide can be concentrated to over 90% with the technology, and expectation is high for the

technology as one that is technologically less challenging and economically more viable than other carbon dioxide capturing systems.

(3) Technology Development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and International Coordination
In reducing carbon dioxide emissions when using coal, the current priority is to implement technologies for highly efficient use of

coal. Over the long run, however, it is imperative to establish commercially viable CCS technologies to achieve zero coal emissions. At

present, the CCS systems are costly and consume a lot of energy. Development of various element technologies and demonstration

projects for commercial application of the technology are underway globally. In Japan, too, national projects are in progress, including

the development and cost reduction of the carbon dioxide capturing technologies, and the research and development of transportation

and storage technologies. The review of the energy policy after the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 will likely accelerate

development of the CCS technologies.

In addition to the oxyfuel combustion/CCS demonstration project currently underway in cooperation with Australia, JCOAL work on

a bilateral research and development project with the US on CCS and related technologies. Furthermore, JCOAL will make in progress

for accelerating CCS demonstration projects and shearing knowledge of CCS, for which the Global CCS Institute Japan Office, founded

in September 2011, is acting as the central body. Implementation of the activities will enhance and promote business development for

commercial application of the CCS technologies.

In the states of Saskatchewan in Canada, the CCS demonstration project of Sask Power is being planned that is funded by the federal

and state governments and incorporates carbon dioxide capturing, transportation, and storage. JCOAL will work to participate in the

project as technical advisor and can acquire technical and economical information for the project. And, JCOAL will make a CCS

demonstration project in Japan.

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Information Collection and Sharing
Advisory Activities
In order to follow its mission, JCOAL collects and shares information with governments and government agencies of various countries, as

well as international organizations while fully utilizing its unique interorganizational network. Such information helps JCOAL in advising and

recommendations for sustainable supply and efficient utilization of coal that may well address Climate Change and other environmental issues.

1. Japanese Center for Asia Pacific Coal Flow (JAPAC)

As a private-sector organization with objectives of expanding uses and sustainable supply of coal in the Asia Pacific area, the Japanese

Committee for Pacific Coal Flow (JAPAC) was founded in September 1987, which contributed to the formation of shared perceptions with

relevant countries and the stabilization of supply and demand of coal. As an organization to succeed functions of JAPAC that ceased the

operations in 2008, JCOAL founded the Japanese Center for Asia Pacific Coal Flow.

JAPAC has the Steering Committee, Planning Committee, and Technical and Information Committee, and has the Secretariat within

JCOAL.

(1) Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is a deliberative organ for basic matters related to the JAPAC activities. Chairman of the Committee is

Chairperson of JCOAL, and committee members are representatives (executives) of JCOAL special member.

(2) Planning Committee

The Planning Committee compiles opinions of member companies, and forms proposals and recommendations to the government in

consideration of the policy dialogues of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry regarding the coal policy and discussions at various

international meetings. The Committee also holds international symposiums and seminars, lecture presentations, and reviews public

relations activities addressed to the general public. Vice Chairperson of JCOAL is General Manager of the Committee, and committee

members are representatives of JCOAL Class 2 or over member, key figures nominated by General Manager, JCOAL staff members

nominated by President of JCOAL, and Senior Official of JAPAC.

(3) Technical and Information Committee

The Technical and Information Committee is responsible for preparation of World Coal Report that compiles data of relevant

countries. The data serve as the basis for the proposals and recommendations that the Planning Committee forms. The Committee also

studies appropriate sources to obtain information in a timely manner for the Report, and policies to collect and transmit information in

an efficient and effective manner. Vice Chairperson of JCOAL is General Manager of the Committee, and committee members are

representatives of JCOAL Class 2 or over member, key figures nominated by General Manager, JCOAL staff members nominated by

President of JCOAL, and Senior Official of JAPAC.

2. Policy Recommendations for Clean Coal Policy

Representing the coal sector, JCOAL makes policy recommendations in timely manner on occasions such as the Clean Coal Day

International Symposium on Coal Utilization, relevant APEC meetings, as well as at individual meetings with Japanese and overseas policy

makers and industries.

Every year at the end of August, JCOAL presents a petition concerning the coal policy to the Director-General of the Agency for Natural

Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The petition for fiscal 2011 included the following matters:

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 1) Clearly Positioning of Coal in Energy Policy
2) Restoration of Coal-related Facilities Damaged by the Earthquake and Capital Investment
3) Support for Procurement of Sustainable Coal Supply
4) Promotion of Technology Development for Use of Low-quality Coal and its Utilization on Business
5) Development Network among International Organizations
6) Continuation of Human Resources Development Programs for International Natural Resource
7) Development in Public Acceptance of Coal
8) Development and Introduction of Technologies for Environment-conscious Coal Usage in Japan
Further Support for Promotion of Transfer to Overseas of CCT Technologies
9) Promotion of Introducing Developed Technologies in CCT and Infrastructure Systems for Foreign Countries

3. Enhancement and exploration of JCOALs Inter organizational Network

As effective follow-up of government-to-government dialogues, JCOAL concludes MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) with

relevant organizations and establish communications platforms by country, by region, or by theme. Such activities help timely collection

and transmission of information and create opportunities of business matching and project development for member companies. JCOAL

currently has such platforms for Australia, China, Indonesia, India, Poland, Canada, etc. that JCOAL is continuously reinforcing, and is

trying to establish one for Mozambique, UK, Russia, etc.

JCOAL is also hosting follow-up seminars and trainee alumni association meetings for former trainees from various countries who

participated in projects for coal mine technology transfers, CCT technology transfers, etc. JCOAL is maintaining and reinforcing human

resource networks that help support various projects planned and run by JCOAL or supporting member companies by establishing and

utilizing trainee alumni platforms.

Execution of MOU in Recent Years

4. Enhancement of Organizational Framework of Updated Information Collection and Sharing for Further Development

(1) Clean Coal Day International Symposium on Coal Utilization

Every year on Clean Coal Day (September 5), the International Symposium on

Coal Utilization is held for exchange of information on the latest situations and

world trend of development of CCT and other coal-related technologies both in

Japan and overseas, and for intercommunication among coal-related organizations

and companies both in Japan and overseas. Participants include governments of

major coal-producing countries and international organizations such as the

International Energy Agency and World Coal Association from overseas, and the CCD International Symposium

Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, power companies, steel companies, trading companies, and plant manufacturers as well as

universities from Japan. Lectures and panel discussions are held on the latest supply/demand situations of coal, coal-related energy policy
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 of various countries, trend in development of CCT technologies, and utilization of low-quality coal, accompanied by in-depth exchange

of opinions among various parties.

(2) Participation in APEC EGCFE Coal Seminar

JCOAL acts as official secretariat of the Expert Group on Clean Fossil Energy

(EGCFE), one of five Expert Groups that were established by, and report directly to, the

Energy Working Group (EWG) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

JCOAL proactively participates in the coal seminar that is annually held for collection

and exchange of latest coal-related information, and for the formation of shared

perceptions of coal policies in the Asia Pacific area, current situations and outlook of

coal supply and demand, and trend of the CCT technologies. FY2011 APEC EGCFE

(3) Coal Data Bank

JCOAL collects and assembles the latest coal-related information both in Japan and

overseas and provides the information to member companies as Coal Data Bank.

It is a most comprehensive database of coal-related information, including information

on coal reserves, coal supply/demand situations, coal mines, infrastructure in relation to

coal transport such as railway and harbor, use of coal for coal thermal power generation

and others by country, technologies and technology development for use of coal, basic

knowledge of coal, JIS and ISO standards, coal policies by country, international

cooperation on coal-related issues, coal-related companies, and other coal-related matters. Coal-Data-Bank
(JCOAL website)

(4) Survey of Coal Industry Structure

JCOAL conducts the coal industry structure survey, for the purpose of analyzing the current situations surrounding coal and coal-

related industries to identify business opportunities for Japanese companies. The Committee for Survey of Coal Industry Structure was

established within JCOAL, which surveys and analyzes business and investment of companies in various fields of the coal industry from

the upstream to downstream areas, and reviews the way to take for each of the fields.

(5) Issuance of Information Magazines

JCOAL publishes information magazines: the World Coal Report annually; Coal Note annually; JCOAL Journal three times a

year that introduces the most recent CCT technologies and news in the field of coal, and JCOAL Magazine every other week.

Coal Note JCOAL Journal JCOAL Magazine

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Programs for Public Relations and
Human Resources Development
While public perception of coal in Japan is relatively positive, people are yet to well understand the importance of using coal for Japans

energy policy, global situations of coal utilization, as well as current situation in Japan around clean utilization of coal.

Japan is nearly 100% dependent on imports for natural resources and energy, and as such, it is important for Japans energy policy to continue

to use coal that is excellent in economy and sustainable in supply. In the meantime, Japan has the worlds leading technologies for coal

utilization, and has realized use of coal that is environmentally compatible. It is important to send these messages to the people in an easily

understandable manner, and for this purpose, it is imperative that the industry, in coordination with the government, should enhance strategic

transmission of information.

1. Coal-related Public Relations Activities

As part of publicity activities to update the general public on the

importance of coal as energy resource and current situations of CCT

technologies, JCOAL hosts seminars, participates in various

exhibitions, holds observation tours to coal-related facilities, as well as

distributes its original publications.

Clean Coal Seminar in Tokyo

2. Programs for Human Resources Development

In order to ensure human resources for coal resources development, JCOAL has been conducting programs for human resources

development that are tailored for Japanese students and young business people since fiscal 2008. Under such programs in cooperation with

Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan (MMIJ) and universities with courses on natural resources and also with companies in

relevant line of business, JCOAL conducts internship programs both in Japan and overseas, for which original course materials have been

developed, well tailored lectures at such universities are organized.

Overseas Internship at Mt.Autur Overseas Internship at Ensham Mine,

Mine, Australia (February 2012) Australia (September 2011)

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Profile
Name: Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL)

Office: 3F, Daiwa Nishishimbashi Building, 3-2-1 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0003 Japan

TEL +813-6402-6100

FAX +813-6402-6110

Established: October 16, 1990 (Merged with CCUJ on April 1, 2005)

Members: 115 Associations (As of 1st April 2014)

Basic assets: 763 million yen

Organization

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Member companies115
Special Member16
IHI Corporation
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
JGC Corporation
Mitsui Matsushima Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
Class 1 Member12
ITOCHU Corporation
Sojitz Corporation
The Federation of Electric Power Companies
Nippon Coke & Engineering Company, Limited
Class 2 Member27
The Instisute of Applied Energy
K-Coal Co., Ltd
Jpec Co., Ltd.
Dia Consultants Co., Ltd
ChugairoCo., Ltd
Tokyo Electric Power Company, Incorporated
Toyo Wharf & Warehouse Co. Ltd.
Nittetsu Mining Consultant Co., Ltd
Brown Coal Innovation Australia
Class 3 Member60
Asahi Shipping Co., Ltd
NTT Data CCS Corporation
Japan Electric Power Information Center, Inc.
Global Consortium for Energy and Environment
Suncoh Consultants Co., Ltd.
Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
Joban Kosan Co., Ltd.
Sumiseki Trading Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo (SEI) Steel Wire Corp.
Japan Cement Association
Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha
Taiheiyo Coal Mining Co., Ltd.
Chugai Technos Corporation
Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd.
TOYOTA Motor Corporation
Japan China Coals Trading Co., Ltd
Mitsubishi Chemical Engineering Co.,Ltd
Asaboh Corporation
Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation
Power Engineering and Training Services, Incorporated
Ennet Corporation
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Taiheiyo Kouhatsu Incorporated
Babcock-Hitachi K.K.
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
Kushiro Coal Mine Co.,Ltd.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Toshiba Corporation
Mitsui Miike Machinery Co., Ltd.
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd.
Shimizu Corporation
Taiheiyo Cement Corporation
The Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd.
Nagasta Engineering Co., Ltd.
JDC Corporation
Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.
Idemitsu Engineering Co., Ltd.
The Engineering Advancement Association of Japan
International Development Engineering Society
Koken Boring Machine Co.,Ltd.
Sankyu Inc.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
Shinko Research Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd
JP Steel Plantech Co.
Sorachi Coal Mining Co., Ltd.
Taisei Corporation
Diamond Engineering Co., Ltd
Chubu Coal Center Co. Ltd.
Toyo Engineering Corporation
Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.
Mitsui Matsushima Resources Co., Ltd
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
Orix
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As of 20st May 2014
Ube Industries, Ltd.
JFE Steel Corporation
Electric Power Development Co.,Ltd.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation
Chiyoda Corporation
The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan
Marubeni Corporation
The Okinawa Electric Power Company, Incorporated
Mitsubishi Materials Techno Corporation
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering Co., Ltd.
Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation
Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
Toyo Construction Co.,Ltd.
Komatsu
The Japan Iron and Steel Federation
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.
OS Consulting Associates, Inc.
Kyusyu Electric Power Co., Inc.
Kowa Company, Ltd.
JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation
Joban Joint Power Co.,Ltd.
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Chemical Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Japan Coal Development Co., Ltd.
Taihokohzai Co.,Ltd.
Daicel Corporation
Geoscience Research Laboratory Co., Ltd.
Tsukishima Kikai Co.,Ltd.
Tomoe Engineering Co., Ltd.
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd.
Hazama Ando Corporation
Hokuriku Electric Power Company
Niihama Coal Center Co., Ltd.
Rasa Corporation
Asia Energy Innovation Consulting Co.,Ltd
 Japan Coal Energy Center
Office 3F, Daiwa Nishishimbashi Building, 3-2-1 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0003 Japan

Access Guide
7 minutes from Onarimon Station (A5 Exit)

7 minutes from Tranomon Station (1 Exit)

8 minutes from Uchisaiwaicho Station (A3 Exit)

8 minutes from Kamiyacho Station (3 Exit)

9 minutes from Kasumigaseki Station (G3 Exit)

11 minutes from Shimbashi Station (Karasumori Exit)

TEL
Planning & General Affairs Dept. +813-6402-6100

JAPAC, Coal Information Center +813-6402-6101

Resources Dept. +813-6402-6102

Research and Development Dept. +813-6402-6103

Business Promotion Dept. +813-6402-6104/6105

International Affairs Dept. +813-6402-6106

FAX +813-6402-6110/6111

URL http://www.jcoal.or.jp/

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