To collect, analyze and provide information, and to conduct research and surveys on oil and gas exploration and production. Thus, ICEP hopes to contribute to sound development of the Japanese economy through strategic and efficient promotion of oil and gas exploration and development projects by Japanese Companies. Established:November 16,1992 Foundation:745 million yen Main activites : 1. Acquisition, analysis and provision of information on oil and gas exploration and production. 2. Research and evaluation on oil and gas exploration and production. 3. Sponsorship of symposia and academic conferences on oil and gas exploration and production. 4. Exchanges with organizations related to oil and gas exploration and production.