Bangkok: PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTT EP) and Chulalongkorn University have agreed to extend their collaboration for another five years to enhance human resource development and advance energy research. The agreement was formalized through the signing of the 7th Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions.

According to Thai News Agency, the signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Peerapong Chaiyalapho, Acting Senior Vice President of the Engineering, Development and Maintenance Group at PTT EP, and Professor Dr. Vilelert Pooriwatrach, President of Chulalongkorn University. The MOU focuses on promoting human resource development and research in fields such as geosciences, engineering, science, and technology. This initiative supports PTT EP's mission of petroleum exploration and production while bolstering national energy security.

The partnership between PTT EP and Chulalongkorn University, which began in 2004, has consistently fostered academic collaboration. The renewed MOU includes provisions for scholarships, research and development, specialized training, and the exchange of knowledge and technology. Several research and development projects have already been translated into practical applications, improving the efficiency of petroleum exploration and production operations, and contributing to the advancement of the country's energy industry.