PTTEP preps carbon capture facility

PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is preparing to build Thailand’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at its Arthit gas field this year, marking a major step in the country's efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach its net-zero target.

- YUTHANA PRAIWAN

Chief executive Montri Rawanchaikul said the project, approved in September 2025, will be capable of capturing and storing up to 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.

The CCS system is expected to trap emissions during the gas separation process and store them deep underground in reservoirs located 1,000-2,000 metres below the surface.

"CCS technology will not only reduce emissions, but also improve the efficiency of natural gas as a fuel," Mr Montri said.