PTTEPNews · 2025-12-15 00:00

PTTEP launched the "Ocean for Life" underwater sculpture project to create artificial reefs for marine ecosystem restoration and eco-tourism in Surat Thani.

PTTEP, led by its Deputy Managing Director, unveiled the "Ocean for Life" project, which involves placing nine underwater sculptures as artificial reefs near Koh Tao, Surat Thani, by early 2026.

This initiative aims to conserve and restore marine ecosystems while promoting eco-tourism, demonstrating the company's commitment to environmental sustainability beyond its core operations.

Fast Facts

·Project name: Ocean for Life
·Organizer: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP)
·Project type: Underwater sculpture artificial reefs
·Number of sculptures: 9
·Location: Koh Tao, Surat Thani Province, Thailand
·Deployment timeframe: March - April 2026
·Objectives: Marine ecosystem conservation and restoration, eco-tourism promotion
·Launch event location: Baan Yang Art and Museum Learning Center, Nakhon Pathom Province

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People Mentioned

Chayong Borisuhtsawas

Deputy Managing Director, Technology, Carbon Solutions and Sustainable Growth Group at PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited

Ukrit Satapoomin

Deputy Director-General at Department of Marine and Coastal Resources

Asst. Prof. Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat

Associate Dean for Special Affairs, Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University

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PTTEP launched the "Ocean for Life" underwater sculpture project to create artificial reefs for marine ecosystem restoration and eco-tourism in Surat Thani.