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An Approach to the Future
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| The Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA) is a nonprofit
organization established in 1978 with the support of the Ministry of International
Trade & Industry (The present Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry [METI])
to promote the advancement of engineering capabilities and the development of
the engineering service industry. A major feature of ENAA is the close cooperation
it receives from its numerous member engineering firms which cover a broad spectrum
of the industry.
 ENAA draws on
the expertise of cooperating participants from many fields and orientations -
industrial, academic and governmental. ENAA is backed and assisted by METI as
well as by other governmental and local organizations, universities and research
organizations. Working together with these entities, ENAA engages in a wide range
of activities to enhance the engineering industry and promote technological advancement.
Through these activities, ENAA seeks to make a solid contribution to Japan's social
and economic development and to the establishment and maintenance of a favorable
international environment.
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Establishment of GEC
Deep underground spaces and their effective utilization are attracting considerable
interest in Japan in recent years. Advances in this exciting new frontier area
are expected to contribute to meeting the expanding social and economic needs
of Japan.
Promoting the development of this area requires a cooperative engineering approach
making full use of the knowledge of experts in various fields. To achieve this
goal, ENAA established the "Geo-space Engineering
Center" (GEC) in 1989 as an attached organization. |
Establishment of SEC
Active awareness of the need for protection of the global environment has emerged
in recent years and this has led to the demand for positive adoption of environmental
protection measures in the development of petroleum and natural gas resources.
In line with this need, ENAA established the Safety and
Environment Center for Petroleum Development (SEC) in 1991 as an attached
organization to promote the development of engineering technology integrating
a range of expertise into advanced environmentally-friendly systems for the development
of petroleum and natural gas resources. |
Engineering to Create Total Systems
Engineering involves creation of comprehensive systems based on diverse physical,
human and technical elements resulting in improved systems. The Japanese engineering
industry has developed advanced leading edge technologies in response to diverse
domestic and overseas requirements in areas such as improving the infrastructure,
providing assistance to developing countries and engaging in international cooperation,
as well as a commitment to finding solutions to global environmental issues and
ensuring greater affluence worldwide. |
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