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Seminar on New Business Models Utilizing Synthesis Gas from Natural Gas

Date and Time: May 14, 2025, 13:30 - 15:30

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is hosting a seminar featuring Takaki Muroi, the representative of ICLabo (Industrial Catalysts Laboratory). The session will focus on innovative approaches to develop business models using synthesis gas derived from natural gas. As the traditional naphtha cracker system in Japan shows signs of decline, there is a growing need to explore alternative solutions that leverage the advantages of inexpensive natural gas sourced from overseas.

Background

The global energy landscape is rapidly shifting, especially with the increasing availability of natural gas from shale sources at competitive prices. This development has led to the expansion of ethylene plants abroad, which utilize ethane crackers that can operate at lower costs. Given that methane derived from shale gas can be reformed to produce cost-effective synthesis gas, new business models free from traditional naphtha cracker dependencies are becoming viable. This seminar will guide participants through understanding these advanced concepts.

Workshop Topics

The seminar will cover a diverse range of subjects, including:
1. Natural Gas
- (1) Shale Gas
- (2) Petrochemicals
- i. Declining Naphtha Crackers
- ii. Ethane Crackers
- (3) Utilization of Methane
- i. Production of Turquoise Hydrogen via Methane Pyrolysis
- ii. Synthesizing Ethylene from Methane
- (4) Creating Synthesis Gas from Methane
- i. Steam Reforming
- ii. Dry Reforming
- iii. Autothermal Reforming

2. Utilization of Ethane
- (1) Producing Ethylene via Ethane Dehydrogenation
- (2) Acetic Acid from Ethane

3. Dehydrogenation of Propane

4. Utilization of Ethylene
- (1) Producing Propylene from Ethylene
- (2) Producing Butadiene from Ethylene
- (3) Producing Aromatics from Ethylene

5. Utilization of Synthesis Gas
- (1) Synthesis of Fuel
- i. Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Synthesis
- ii. Producing Gasoline from Methanol
- (2) Chemical Production from Synthesis Gas
- i. Oxygenated Compounds
- ii. MTO, MTP, MTA
- iii. New C1 Chemistry

6. Q&A Session
7. Networking Opportunities
This seminar also includes a networking section where participants can exchange business cards and foster connections that could lead to business expansion.

Participation Options

Participants can choose their preferred method to attend the seminar—whether in-person, via live stream, or through on-demand access to archived sessions for two weeks.

Fees

• - Individual: 37,310 yen (tax included)
• - Additional participants: 32,310 yen (for concurrent applications from the same company)
• - Special rate for local government employees: 11,000 yen (for up to two people, limited to in-person or live stream attendance with the same format for both).

For attendees interested in post-seminar interactions, opportunities for asking questions or communicating with the instructor will be facilitated.
Networking and building a rapport with fellow participants is highly encouraged after the seminar.

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