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PTTEP and SPE Sign Memorandum of Understanding To Strengthen Industry Collaboration

PTTEP and SPE formalized a new partnership at OTC Asia 2026 to advance technical knowledge, professional development, and collaboration across the energy sector. The agreement aims to turn global expertise into practical solutions for inspection, maintenance, and asset integrity—key priorities in an evolving industry.

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Signatories and witnesses (from L): Kanita Sartwattayu, CEO designate and acting executive vice president, Strategy, Business Development, and Human Resources Group, PTTEP; Montri Rawanchaikul, CEO, PTTEP; Peerapong Chailap, acting executive vice president, Engineering, Development, and Maintenance Group, PTTEP; Michelle Tan, vice president–events, Eastern Hemisphere, SPE; Jennifer Miskimins, 2026 SPE president; and Simon Seaton, CEO and executive vice president, SPE.
Source: Vincent Phoon.

PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 1 April at the Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia) 2026, marking a new step in strengthening collaboration in technical knowledge exchange, professional development, and industry engagement within the energy sector.

The MoU was signed by Peerapong Chailapo, acting executive vice president engineering, Development and Maintenance Group, PTTEP, and Michelle Tan, director, Asia Pacific Events, SPE, during a ceremony held at the conference.

Witnessing the signing were Montri Rawanchaikul, chief executive officer of PTTEP; Bundit Pattanask, senior vice president, Maintenance and Asset Integrity Division, PTTEP; Jennifer Miskimins, 2026 SPE president; and Simon Seaton, chief executive officer and executive vice president of SPE.

Under the agreement, PTTEP and SPE will collaborate on initiatives aimed at strengthening technical knowledge sharing, promoting professional development, and addressing key industry challenges related to inspection, maintenance, and asset integrity in the oil and gas sector.

The collaboration will also explore opportunities to organize technical workshops and industry events, while connecting PTTEP’s professionals with SPE’s global network of experts and technical resources.

Montri Rawanchaikul, CEO of PTTEP, said, “Our partnership with SPE marks an important step in strengthening collaboration across the energy industry and reflects our shared vision for a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy sector. PTTEP remains committed to working closely with SPE to turn this agreement into tangible outcomes and is confident it will build a stronger, more resilient energy future.”

2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins added, “SPE is pleased to partner with PTTEP to expand opportunities for technical exchange and professional growth across the energy sector. Together, we can help equip industry professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate an evolving energy landscape.”