The SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition (APDT), hosted by PTTEP at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, was officially opened with the participation of Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, alongside key figures from PTTEP, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC).
Mr. Montri Rawanchaikul (2nd from right), Chief Executive Officer of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), along with Mrs. Natruedee Khositaphai (2nd from left), Executive Vice President of the Operations Support Group, PTTEP; Mr. Henricus Herwin (far right), Asia Pacific Regional Director, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE); and Mr. Jason McFarland (far left), President, International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), welcomed Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert (centre), Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, who presided over the opening ceremony.
Held under the theme “Advancing Drilling and Well Technologies for a Resilient Future,” the APDT 2024 attracted more than 1,000 leaders and experts in the energy industry from over 30 countries worldwide. They gathered to share perspectives on emerging challenges and insights to strengthen industry capabilities and sustainability. The event also featured presentations of technical papers and an exhibition of cutting-edge technologies.