20 MARCH 2023
09.30 – 12.00

HYBRID SEMINAR

11.30 – 14.00

Given the changes in the international environment for energy, it is important for Asian countries
to push forward energy transition that are tailored to each country’s different circumstances so that
Asian nations simultaneously secure the stable energy supply, sustainable economic growth, andcountermeasures against climate change. The government of Japan (GOJ) has been promoting efforts
to realize energy transition in Asia through public-private partnerships, and will further acceleratethese efforts in the further. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Kishida announced the “Asia ZeroEmission Community (AZEC)” initiative in January 2022 with the aim of sharing a common philosophy ofdecarbonization in Asian nations and cooperating to push forward energy transition. On March 4 of thisyear, METI hosted the AZEC Ministerial Meeting, where the joint statement containing three common
understanding was agreed upon, including the following: 1) to balance "decarbonization" with "energy
security"; 2) to promote "decarbonization" while achieving "economic growth"; and 3) the path toward
carbon neutrality should be "diverse and realistic" according to the actual conditions of each country. Andthe "AZEC" was launched as a framework.
In this workshop, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Bangkok office and Bangkok
Research Center (BRC), and Ministry of Energy Thailand (MoEN) would like to introduce the “AZEC” concept
and public and private sector activities for achieving carbon neutrality in Asia.

AGENDA
09.30 – 09.40 Opening Remarks
Dr. Kannika Thampanichvong

Senior Research Fellow, Thailand
Development Research Institute(TDRI)

Mr. KURODA JunPresident of JETRO Bangkok

Mr. NONAKA Shinji

Vice President, Mizuho Bank Ltd.
Industry Research Department
Asia Office

Dr. Poonpat Leesombatpiboon

Executive Director of InternationalAﬀairs Division Ministry of Energy

Dr. Narun Suwanchotchoung

09.40 – 10.20 Session 1 | Keynote speech

External Affairs Advisor
Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
Hydrogen Thailand Club

Mr. KOBAYASHI Izuru

Deputy Commissioner for International
Affairs, Agency for Natural Resources
and Energy, METI

Mr. Pongsabutt Auychaiwatt

Manager, Sustainability Strategy
Department, PTT Public Company
Limited

Mr. Thana Sornchamni

Mr.Sarat Prakobchart

Manager, New Energy Technology
Research Department, PTT PublicCompany Limited

Deputy Director General of the Energy
Policy and Planning Office（EPPO)

10.20 – 10.30 Group Photo Session

11.30 - 11.40 Q & A

10.30 – 10.40 Coffee Break

11.40 - 11.50 Conclusion and Closing Ceremony

10.40 – 11.30 Session 2 | Presentations fromThai and Japanese organizations

Mr. Kulit Sombatsiri

Permanent Secretary to Energy

Mr. FUJIOKA Ryosuke

Chief Representative of AEM-METI
Economic and Industrial Cooperation
Committee (AMEICC)：Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit,
9th Floor Grand Ballroom
Language：Thai and Japanese and English(Simultaneous interpretation)
Capacity：Onsite 100 Attendees
Online 1,000 Attendees
Participation fee ：Free of charge
On-site venue

Organized by

Mr. KURODA Jun

President of JETRO Bangkok

Contact
TH, JP, ENG
Saovaluck Sukhakit
saovaluck@mediator.co.th062-265-6126

Supported by

TH, ENDuangporn Kaewkongpan
duangporn@mediator.co.th
090-584-0151