Public Relations Group, Corporate Communications Unit

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20 September 2013

Joint Study for Geothermal Energy Development in Fukushima, Japan

INPEX CORPORATION is pleased to announce that as a member of the Fukushima Geothermal Project Team INPEX will commence a joint study for geothermal energy development starting from late September this year at the Bandaisan area in Bandai Asahi National Park, Fukushima Prefecture.
The Fukushima Geothermal Project Team is comprised of ten companies: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., INPEX CORPORATION, Sumitomo Corporation, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., Geothermal Energy Research & Development Co., Ltd., Japan Metals & Chemicals Co., Ltd., Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Materials Corporation.
1. Area of the Study