Abstract:
Thailand stands at an energy crossroads. We import more energy than we produce,
and that single fact shapes everything, from our economy and our industries to
the everyday cost of living. The pressure is building. Our indigenous gas
reserves are declining, our reliance on imports is rising, and global LNG
prices continue to swing in ways we cannot control. Energy security is no
longer a challenge for tomorrow. It is here, and it demands our attention now.
At the heart of this challenge is one thing we cannot afford
to lose, the steady flow of piped gas. It is the backbone of our power system
and the feedstock our industries depend on every single day. Every molecule we
continue to produce at home is one we do not have to chase on a crowded global
market, at prices set far beyond our shores. Keeping that supply flowing,
sustaining our existing fields, unlocking new resources, and bringing projects
on stream without delay, is what keeps the lights on and prices affordable for
households and businesses alike.
However, securing supply takes more than good intentions. It
takes execution, and execution only works when everyone plays their part. Each
player has their own priorities, yet energy security depends on placing the
interests of the country first, ahead of any single agenda. When that shared
mindset is combined with the right ground rules, rules that move at the speed
the industry actually works, we can move and execute with real pace.
We will not secure Thailand's energy with plans alone. We
will secure it through decisive and coordinated action, taken together, and
taken now. The time to act is now.
Speaker Bio:
Kanita Sartwattayu, incoming CEO, will officially assume the role of CEO, PTTEP
on 1 October 2026. Kanita brings more than three decades of executive
experience spanning corporate strategy, business development, major capital
project execution, asset transitions, as well as production operations across
Thailand and international assets. She has also played a key role in
strengthening organizational capabilities. Her leadership emphasizes building a
high-performance organization, creating sustainable value, and upholding strong
corporate governance, principles that are fundamental to PTTEP’s mission and
values.
Kanita holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical
Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, and a Master of Science in
Engineering Management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology,
United States. She joined PTTEP in 1996 and has built a distinguished career
within the organization.
