Thursday, September 24, 2026, 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM TH
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SPE Thailand Section
2 September 2026
SPE Thailand Season Opening 2026/2027
&
E&P Awards Announcement Dinner
Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00-9:00PM
Grand Ballroom, The Landmark hotel, Bangkok
"Thailand's Energy Security:
The Time to Act Is Now"
Khun Kanita Sartwattayu
Incoming CEO
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited.
SPE Thailand invites you to the Season Opening 2026/2027 and E&P Awards Announcement Dinner on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the Grand Ballroom, Landmark Hotel Bangkok
In addition to the keynote address, SPE Thailand will continue its tradition of making the Season Opening a truly memorable occasion. This year, the event will be held in conjunction with the E&P Awards Announcement Dinner, recognizing excellence and achievements within the industry. The evening will be conducted in a formal setting and will feature a three-course dinner, providing an excellent opportunity for networking and celebration with industry leaders and professionals.
As seating capacity is limited due to the formal banquet arrangement, advance registration is required. Please note that walk-in registrations cannot be accommodated.
Registration Fee:
SPE Member – 1,500 THB
Non-SPE Member – 2,000 THB
Take advantage of the discounted member rate by joining SPE today "click"
Dress code: Formal / Business attire
Event Format:
Free seating with a three-course Western set dinner (choice of Beef or Fish)
Registration Period:
From 2 September - 15 September 2026 " Click here to register "
*SPE reserves the right to close registration prior to the deadline should the event reach its maximum seating capacity
Event Program:
5:00pm Registration & Networking Reception
6:00pm Ballroom Opens, Guest Seating Commences & Dinner Service Begins
6:30pm Welcome Remarks, Season Opening Announcement by MC
6:50pm Keynote speech by Khun Kanita Sartwattayu, Incoming CEO - PTTEP
8:00pm Thailand E&P Awards Announcement Ceremony
8:45pm Lucky Draw and Closing Remarks
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.
Remarks:
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Menu selections are subject to availability
Please notify us at registration should you have dietary restrictions
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