Bangkok, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited the PTTEP Technology and Innovation Research Center to see the progress in technology and innovation.

His Royal Highness Prince Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn His Royal Highness traveled to the PTTEP Technology and Innovation Center (PTTEP Technology and Innovation Center or PTIC) with Mr. Montree. Lawan Chaikun Chief Executive Officer of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited or PTTEP along with the management team and employees. Waiting to welcome His Majesty and presented a progress report on technology and innovation projects at Wang Chan District, Rayong Province

Mr. Montree Lawanchaikul PTTEP Chief Executive Officer said PTIC has been operating since 2021 in the Eastern Economic Corridor Innovation Zone, or EECi, to develop research. technology and innovation into actual applications in various industries, which will help raise the level of PTTEP's capabilities as well as Thailand's economic competitiveness. In addition, it also plays a role in developing technology personnel. of the country It is a knowledge exchange area for researchers and experts. and create an international research network that will help expand and drive sustainable technology development

For the advancements in technology and innovation that PTTEP and its partners have showcased this time. Consists of technology development projects that are in line with the company's strategy in 3 areas: 1. Technology to add value and increase competitiveness in petroleum exploration and production, such as technology for improving production processes and improving operations, technology for supporting Demolition of offshore structures and waste management technology with the circular economy concept for petroleum exploration and production businesses. Area 2. Technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To aim to be a low-carbon organization, such as technology to utilize carbon dioxide gas. By turning them into valuable products or materials for the future. and projects under the Sea for Life Strategy To increase biodiversity in the underwater ecosystem which is an important natural source of carbon dioxide storage; and 3. Technology to support the energy transition and new businesses, such as artificial intelligence and robotics technology. Technology for producing energy from ocean waves and the establishment of an experimental and testing field for clean energy technology. To further develop into actual use

In the past, PTIC has been successful in many areas of operations. both in terms of progress and expansion of technology development into prototype innovation projects Creating new alliances to jointly develop technology which has both domestic and overseas partners Including the aspect of inspiring visitors to the center. To promote the creation of an innovation culture or Innovation Culture to jointly develop the country's competitiveness.

Source: Thai News Agency