Exploring Daigas Group's International Business Progress and Future Strategies
The upcoming seminar hosted by the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will spotlight the journey of the Daigas Group in expanding its international business. The event is scheduled for December 17, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. We are honored to have Mr. Katsumine Sato, Executive Officer and Head of Resources and Overseas Business Division at Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., as our speaker. His insights will cover how Daigas Group transitioned from a domestic gas supplier to a global energy company through strategic overseas expansion since the early 2000s.
1. Current Status: A review of Daigas Group's current international operations.
2. Dawn of International Expansion: An exploration of the early 2000s when Daigas began to critically assess opportunities for international growth, transitioning the purchasing division—from a cost center to a profit center.
3. Transition Period: Discussion on the long-term management vision announced in 2009, outlining the goal to increase the ratio of overseas energy operations to domestic energy operations to 1:2 by the fiscal year 2020 and the simultaneous exploration of business opportunities in Asia.
4. Growth Phase: Highlights of Daigas’ strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of a U.S. shale gas company and the company's entry as the first Japanese firm into the Indian city gas market, showcasing the ambition to penetrate new industries.
5. Future Outlook and Summary: Insights into the future goals of Daigas Group, emphasizing their ethos of proactivity and persistency in expanding overseas operations.
6. Q&A Session: Questions from participants will be addressed in a dedicated session.
7. Networking Session: An opportunity for attendees to exchange business cards and foster connections, which can be invaluable for business expansion.
Attendees can choose their preferred manner of participation: on-site, live stream, or archived viewing available for two weeks on-demand.
For more details and registration, please visit this link.
Post-seminar, there will be opportunities for attendees to pose questions to the instructor, aiding in deeper understanding and relation-building. The event serves as a fantastic platform for establishing a robust network among peers and discovering new business prospects.
The Japan Planning Institute has a legacy of providing exclusive, high-value information for over half a century, supporting executives and senior managers through seminars that serve as a bridge among government, industry, and academia to foster national policies and projects.
Seminar Agenda
1. Current Status: A review of Daigas Group's current international operations.
2. Dawn of International Expansion: An exploration of the early 2000s when Daigas began to critically assess opportunities for international growth, transitioning the purchasing division—from a cost center to a profit center.
3. Transition Period: Discussion on the long-term management vision announced in 2009, outlining the goal to increase the ratio of overseas energy operations to domestic energy operations to 1:2 by the fiscal year 2020 and the simultaneous exploration of business opportunities in Asia.
4. Growth Phase: Highlights of Daigas’ strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of a U.S. shale gas company and the company's entry as the first Japanese firm into the Indian city gas market, showcasing the ambition to penetrate new industries.
5. Future Outlook and Summary: Insights into the future goals of Daigas Group, emphasizing their ethos of proactivity and persistency in expanding overseas operations.
6. Q&A Session: Questions from participants will be addressed in a dedicated session.
7. Networking Session: An opportunity for attendees to exchange business cards and foster connections, which can be invaluable for business expansion.
Participation Options
Attendees can choose their preferred manner of participation: on-site, live stream, or archived viewing available for two weeks on-demand.
Seminar Fees
- - Individual: ¥37,720 (tax included)
- - Group Discount (from two participants): ¥32,720 (for simultaneous applications from the same company or related entities)
- - Special rate for local government officials: ¥11,000 for up to two participants (limited to on-site or live stream attendance only, and both must select the same participation type).
For more details and registration, please visit this link.
Additional Opportunities
Post-seminar, there will be opportunities for attendees to pose questions to the instructor, aiding in deeper understanding and relation-building. The event serves as a fantastic platform for establishing a robust network among peers and discovering new business prospects.
About JPI
The Japan Planning Institute has a legacy of providing exclusive, high-value information for over half a century, supporting executives and senior managers through seminars that serve as a bridge among government, industry, and academia to foster national policies and projects.
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