Bangchak Group CEO Chaiwat Kovavisarach articulated that the global energy system operates on an "Energy Addition" principle, continuously integrating new energy sources rather than replacing existing ones, and highlighted that achieving Net Zero requires efficient carbon management and technological advancements. The company's Deputy Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Kloyta Na Thalang, also discussed the diverse approaches needed for energy transition in Southeast Asia, stressing the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and supportive government policies.
This perspective underscores Bangchak's strategic approach to energy transition, balancing traditional energy sources with renewables and carbon management, while actively participating in regional and international dialogues to shape future energy policies and market mechanisms.
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Chaiwat Kovavisarach
CEO of Bangchak Group and President at Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited
Dr. Siri Jirapongphan
Former Minister of Energy at Ministry of Energy (Thailand)
Prof. Yeh Shin-cheng
Former Minister at Republic of China (Taiwan)
Prof. Shobhakar Dhakal
IPCC Coordinating Lead at IPCC
Dr. Naveed Anwar
CEO at CSI Bangkok
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Bangchak Group CEO Chaiwat Kovavisarach emphasized "Energy Addition" as the global energy trend and discussed efficient carbon management at an MIT-AIT workshop.Prof. Pai-Chi Li
President at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)