Roundtable with the Ministry of Energy
Roundtable with the Ministry of Energy
On September 3, AMCHAM President Ornkanya (Mook) Pibuldham of Bank of America, AMCHAM delegates, and Environmental, Social, and Governance Council Co-Chairs met with the Advisor to Minister of Energy Dr. Norkun Sitthiphong, Director of International Affairs Division Woranon Chansiri, and his team.
Dr. Norkun outlined the Ministry’s priorities, focusing on renewable energy development, including the draft Power Development Plan and Thailand’s Carbon Capture and Storage project. He also discussed the Ministry’s approach to energy transition and their exploration of new energy sources, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), hydrogen, and nuclear power.
AMCHAM representatives praised the Ministry’s efforts on renewable energy initiatives such as the Utility Green Tariff, Direct Power Purchase Agreement, and the Third-Party Access Code. The delegation committed to assisting the Ministry and the Thai Government through technology and knowledge transfer, sharing best practices, and ongoing dialogue to address challenges and opportunities in Thailand’s evolving energy landscape.
