Special Feature

Over the past decade, the energy sector has undergone significant transformation, with some changes accelerated by factors such as the energy transition, the expansion of alternative forms of energy, and advancements in artificial intelligence. Recent global developments have reaffirmed a central principle: energy security. Reliable, affordable energy remains the foundation of economic stability, with hydrocarbons continuing to play an essential role in maintaining this balance.

As the Exploration and Production (E&P) flagship of PTT Group, Thailand’s national energy company, PTTEP continues to contribute to energy security at home and abroad. As it marks its 40th anniversary, the company remains committed to reliable, responsible, and efficient development.

Operational Excellence: Advancing Efficiency and Long-Term Value

PTTEP’s approach to operational excellence is shaped by the technical complexity of its operations across Southeast Asia, where disciplined and technology-driven practices ensure reliability and performance. This focus on efficiency and accountability is partly a result of PTTEP’s position as a key contributor to Thailand’s energy security.

To further enhance operational effectiveness, PTTEP has introduced the EP Digital Platform, a digital innovation hub integrating data, technology, and operations across the upstream value chain. With over 65 digital features developed internally and with partners, the platform strengthens competitiveness, optimizes operations, and drives continuous improvement.

Among its key applications is DORA (Drilling Operation Real-Time Analyses), an advanced digital solution featured at ADIPEC 2025. The solution demonstrates how data-driven insights enhance drilling performance and drive efficiency-led growth.

Subsurface Mastery: Expertise Enabling the Next Frontier

Decades of upstream experience across Southeast Asia’s diverse basins have shaped PTTEP’s deep subsurface capability. Operating in mature and complex fields, the company has developed advanced expertise in geological analysis, reservoir characterization, and production enhancement, capabilities that are essential to resource optimization and energy security.

In Thailand, PTTEP operates the onshore S1 Project and major offshore assets in the Gulf of Thailand, including the G1/61 Project, the G2/61 Project, and the Arthit Project, which collectively account for around 82% of the country’s domestic natural gas production. Beyond these core operations, PTTEP continues to strengthen its technical proficiency across the region, applying advanced subsurface interpretation and modeling to unlock value from complex geological settings and enhance long-term production performance.

Supporting these capabilities is PTTEP’s upgraded high-performance computing (HPC) system, ranked No. 92 globally by TOP500 in November 2024, and the PTTEP Subsurface Research Center (PSRC). These assets enable high-resolution imaging and complex simulation, forming the foundation for the next phase of PTTEP's energy innovation for both upstream and carbon management.

Applying Subsurface Expertise to Carbon Management

With extensive geological and reservoir expertise, PTTEP is advancing carbon management within its upstream operations. The company is integrating its proven E&P capabilities into practical decarbonization solutions, ensuring these efforts remain grounded in technical excellence and operational discipline.

The Arthit CCS Project, Thailand’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) development, has reached Final Investment Decision (FID), marking a significant step from vision to execution. Designed to capture and store up to one million tonnes of CO₂ annually, it has been endorsed as a national flagship project under Thailand’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Action Plan 2021–2030. This milestone reflects PTTEP’s ability to plan and deliver complex carbon solutions within its upstream portfolio.

PTTEP has adopted a cost-efficient, practical strategy, leveraging existing infrastructure and developing new facilities where required. The project will decarbonize production and address Scope 1 emissions, showcasing a technically proven, policy-aligned pathway.

This milestone at the Arthit Project reflects the company’s ongoing effort to explore practical emission-management solutions and explore opportunities for collaboration on carbon management in the region.

The Arthit CCS Project, Thailand’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) development, has reached Final Investment Decision (FID), marking a significant step from vision to execution.

Positioned for Partnership and Progress

PTTEP cultivates partnerships grounded in upstream expertise, cost discipline, and the practical application of technology. Building on its experience in efficient operations, the company continues to collaborate with partners on shared energy objectives across Southeast Asia.

Through an integrated approach that balances efficiency, innovation, and environmental responsibility, supports the region’s evolving energy landscape. As the industry explores pathways toward lower-carbon operations, PTTEP stands as a collaborative partner, committed to long-term value, mutual respect, and practical, future-focused solutions.