VOL. XLV

No 31

5-August-2002

SUPPLY/DEMAND

METI Committee Will Oversee JNOC Dissolution

A committee will beset up within Japan痴Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to oversee the dissolution ofthe Japan National Oil Corporation (JNOC), MEES understands. After JNOCofficials make their recommendations to the ministry on asset disposals, theMETI committee will be required to consult with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi before deciding on which are to be keptand which sold or relinquished....