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Thailand-IEA Energy Security & Clean Energy Plan Approved

Thailand-IEA Energy Security & Clean Energy Plan Approved

Khaosod•Economy•6h ago

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Thailand's Cabinet has greenlit a 2026-2027 cooperation plan with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to bolster energy security and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

  • •Thailand's Cabinet approved a draft cooperation work plan with the International Energy Agency (IEA).
  • •The plan covers 2026-2027 and aims to enhance energy management, security, and the shift to clean energy.
  • •Key areas include data exchange, emergency preparedness, energy efficiency, renewables, low-carbon tech, and emission reduction.
  • •The Minister of Energy or a designated representative will sign the agreement in Paris, France.

Overview

  • •The Cabinet approved the Thailand-IEA cooperation work plan for 2026-2027.
  • •The Minister of Energy or their delegate will sign the cooperation plan.
  • •The signing ceremony is scheduled to take place between February 17-18, 2026.
  • •The signing will occur in Paris, France.
  • •Nalinlada Perdwuttanuna announced the Cabinet's approval of the draft work plan.
  • •The plan aims to enhance Thailand's energy sector capabilities over two years.
  • •The cooperation aims to elevate national energy management, support energy policy aligned with global trends, bolster energy security, and expedite the transition to clean energy.
  • •The cooperation plan supports Thailand's goal of net-zero emissions alongside sustainable economic growth.

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Key Quotes

Nalinlada Perdwuttanuna
"The cooperation plan is a policy and academic framework, does not create international legal obligations, and does not create obligations for the next cabinet."
แผนงานความร่วมมือดังกล่าวเป็นกรอบความร่วมมือเชิงนโยบายและวิชาการ ไม่ก่อให้เกิดพันธกรณีผูกพันทางกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศ และไม่เป็นการสร้างภาระผูกพันต่อคณะรัฐมนตรีชุดต่อไป

Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️
The body that approved the Thailand-IEA work plan.
International Energy Agency(IEA)ℹ️
The international organization collaborating with Thailand on energy security and clean energy.
Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️
The Thai ministry that proposed the cooperation plan with the IEA.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️
The country participating in the energy cooperation plan with the IEA.
Paris(กรุงปารีส)ℹ️
The location where the Thailand-IEA cooperation plan will be signed.
French Republic(สาธารณรัฐฝรั่งเศส)ℹ️
The country hosting the signing of the Thailand-IEA cooperation plan.

Person

Nalinlada Perdwuttanuna(น.ส.ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)
Deputy Government Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister who announced the Cabinet's approval of the work plan.