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First Meeting of Working Committee TCMA on Mobile Carbon Capture Unit

Khun Surachai Vangrattanachai, Chair of Working Committee on Mobile Carbon Capture Unit, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led the committee’s first meeting to build a shared understanding of the initiative and align on its strategic direction. The meeting focused on the concept and potential applications of mobile carbon capture technology as an enabling solution for industrial decarbonization, including exchanged of views on technical considerations, feasibility assessments, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to advance development and deployment. This collaborative effort marks an important step in strengthening innovation pathways under Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap, supporting Thai cement industry’s transition toward scalable low-carbon technologies.

TCMA Engages in ETS Readiness Discussions for Thailand

Khun Chanadda Phongsai, member of the Working Committee on Innovation and Technology, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), participated in a focus group discussion on technology transition and readiness for Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), a key enabler for Thailand’s future Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). The discussion is part of the Green Industry Transition (GIT) roadmap study supporting the development of Thailand’s ETS, led by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), and organized under the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) in collaboration with KPMG Thailand.

Keeping Track of TCMA’s Work Progress

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led by Executive Director Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, met to review progress and exchange ideas on the continuation of the Association’s work in 2026, aiming to enhance on-going initiatives and ensure the achievement of the set objectives.

Industry Push for Revision of Thailand-Specific RDF Emission Factor

Khun Arnon Janyam, member of Working Committee TCMA on Sustainability, together with Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the team participated in a consultation with GIZ, the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) and partners to discuss the revision of Thailand’s country-specific emission factor (EF) for Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), a key enabler for industrial decarbonization. Strengthening the robustness of this emission factor will support Thailand’s Net Zero pathway by enhancing the role of RDF as a viable fuel-switching option in the cement industry. It will also enable more effective policy design and accelerate the scaling of alternative fuels across the sector.

TCMA Contributes Industry Perspective to National Low-Carbon Data Framework Development

Khun Monwikan Kajohnboon, Secretary of Working Committee TCMA-Environment and Climate Action, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), represented the Cement Industry Club of Federation of Thai Industries at the Working Group meeting on Database and Indicators Development for Low-Carbon Economy in Construction Materials and the Construction Sector, hosted by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). The discussion focused on advancing a reliable national data infrastructure to support policy formulation, planning, and decision-making across both public and private sectors.

TCMA and GIZ Strengthen Collaboration to Advance City Lab Decarbonization Initiatives

Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led members from TCMA’s working committees in a strategic discussion with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) team, headed by Khun Siriporn Pavikam, TGC EMC – Decarbonization in Industry Component Lead. The session drove alignment across four priority areas, sharpening focus on key actions and advancing concrete next steps for implementation under the City Lab Initiative, reinforcing a shared commitment to accelerate low-carbon transformation through strong international collaboration.

Cross-Sector Collaboration Advances CCUS Readiness in Thailand

Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, Advisor to Working Committee TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) contributed industry perspectives through stakeholder consultation, providing inputs on technology gaps, regulatory frameworks, and public perception to support gap analysis on the project “Monitoring Technology Selection for Carbon Storage in Thailand and Development of Best Practices to Enhance Public Confidence and Awareness”. The project is part of a research initiative supported by PTTEP Energy Development Company Limited in collaboration with Department of Mineral Fuels and Chiang Mai University through its Carbon Capture and Storage Research Center.

TCMA Advances CCUS Ambition at Thailand CCUS Alliance Meeting

Khun Surachai Vangrattanachai, Chair of Working Committee TCMA on Innovation and technology, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and a Steering Committee member of the Thailand CCUS Alliance, attended the Steering Committee Meeting 1/2026. At the meeting, TCMA presented “Towards CCUS Implementation: Thai Cement Industry Ambition”, outlining progress and strategic priorities to advance carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in Thailand’s cement sector. The update reinforced the industry’s commitment to accelerate decarbonization, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and support Thailand’s Net Zero pathway, while highlighting the need for enabling frameworks, innovation, and partnerships to scale CCUS deployment.

TCMA Joins FTI Board in Advancing Collaborative Industry Leadership

Board Members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), who also serve on the Board of Directors of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), participated in the recent FTI Board Meeting to elect the new Chairman. TCMA representatives underscored the importance of collaboration within the FTI network, working alongside all sectors to strengthen competitiveness, accelerate sustainability, and drive inclusive growth, while supporting Thailand’s transition toward Net Zero 2050.

Keeping Track of TCMA’s Work Progress

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led by Executive Director Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, met to review progress and exchange ideas on the continuation of the Association’s work in 2026, aiming to enhance on-going initiatives and ensure the achievement of the set objectives.

TCMA Voices Industry Input on Low Carbon Cement Ecolabel

Khun Monwikan Kajohnboon, Secretary of Working Committee TCMA-Environment and Climate Action and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), provided industry feedback on the draft study “Cement Emissions Benchmarking and the Development of Recommendations for a National Ecolabel for Low Carbon Cement in Thailand”, with aims to ensure alignment with industry practices and national priorities, while supporting the development of robust environmental performance benchmarks and an effective ecolabel framework for low carbon cement. This initiative is part of Thailand’s broader decarbonization effort in cement and concrete sectors, funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) and Energy Research and Development Institute–Nakornping, Chiang Mai University.

AFCM Regional Collaboration for Cement Decarbonization

ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) convened a Pre-Meeting for the 47th AFCM Council Meeting and 23rd AFCM Conference, chaired by Dr. Chana Poomee, AFCM President and Honourary Chairman of Thai Cement Manufactures Association (TCMA) bringing together regional leaders to align priorities on decarbonization and industry collaboration. The discussion underscored the growing importance of strengthened regional and global partnerships to advance the 2035 AFCM Decarbonization Roadmap, while enhancing industry competitiveness and accelerating the transition toward low carbon cement and concrete across ASEAN.

Cement Industry Perspectives on CCS in Thailand

Khun Boonyoung Thepsut, Members of Working Committee TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) shared industry perspectives at a focus group discussion on “Assessing Knowledge Status and Business Opportunities for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Geological Formations”, organized by Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University in collaboration with Department of Mineral Fuels, Ministry of Energy, and PTT Exploration and Production PLC, highlighting potential business models, enabling policies, and the role of CCS in advancing the country’s transition toward Net Zero 2050.

Keeping Track of TCMA’s Work Progress

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led by Executive Director Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, met to review progress and exchange ideas on the continuation of the Association’s work in 2026, aiming to enhance on-going initiatives and ensure the achievement of the set objectives.

Keeping Track of TCMA’s Work Progress

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led by Executive Director Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, met to review progress and exchange ideas on the continuation of the Association’s work in 2026, aiming to enhance on-going initiatives and ensure the achievement of the set objectives.

Keeping Track of TCMA’s Work Progress

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led by Executive Director Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, met to review progress and exchange ideas on the continuation of the Association’s work in 2026, aiming to enhance on-going initiatives and ensure the achievement of the set objectives.

TCMA Connects Global Expertise to Accelerate Thailand’s Cement Decarbonization

Khun Surachai Vangrattanachai, Chair of Working Committee TCMA on Innovation and Technology, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led a preparatory meeting ahead of the arrival of Thailand’s first Mobile Carbon Capture Unit (MCCU) for the cement industry at SARABURI SANDBOX. This development represents a major milestone in the “Decarbonization of the Cement and Concrete Sectors in Thailand” project, supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The initiative highlights a strong collaboration between industry leadership, international partners, and academic innovation.

TCMA and CU Lay Groundwork for Carbon Capture Collaboration

Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team in a meeting with representatives from Chulalongkorn University (CU) to ensure proper arrangements for the upcoming Memorandum of Understanding signing, aimed to facilitate smooth coordination between the both parties and to advance industry–academia partnership on pilot-scale testing and the practical application of carbon capture technology in the cement sector, supporting Thailand’s Cement and Concrete Net Zero 2050 Roadmap.

Second Meeting in 2026 of Working Committee TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement

Members of Working Committee TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) convened for their second meeting of 2026, chaired by Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour. The meeting reviewed progress with a focus on raw material readiness for calcined clay cement (LC3), while also addressing the impacts of on-going Middle East tensions on the industry. Discussions further highlighted long term priorities to drive cement industry forward in alignment with Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Roadmap, supporting NDC 3.0 and the country’s Net Zero targets.

Keeping Track of TCMA’s Work Progress

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led by Executive Director Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, met to review progress and exchange ideas on the continuation of the Association’s work in 2026, aiming to enhance on-going initiatives and ensure the achievement of the set objectives.

TCMA Highlights LC3 as Key Contribution to LT-LEDS Review for IPPU Sector

Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director and Khun Monwikan Kajohnboon, Secretary of Working Committee TCMA-Environment and Climate Action led members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) in contributing cement industry perspectives during the 3rd focus group on revising Thailand’s Long-Term Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) for the Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) sector, organized by Department of Climate Change and Environment in collaboration with Thammasat University Research and Consultancy Institute. The discussion placed particular focus on CO₂ reduction opportunities through low carbon cement technologies such as calcined clay cement (LC3), supporting evidence-based policy development and aligning the cement sector’s decarbonization pathway with Thailand’s Net Zero 2050 ambition.

TCMA Voices Industry Input on Low Carbon Cement Ecolabel

Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director together with Khun Monwikan Kajohnboon, Secretary of Working Committee TCMA-Environment and Climate Action, and members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), shared industry perspectives at a stakeholder consultation under the project “Cement Emissions Benchmarking and the Development of Recommendations for a National Ecolabel for Low Carbon Cement in Thailand”, aims to gather insights to support the development of environmental performance benchmarks and an ecolabel framework for low carbon cement. This initiative is part of a broader decarbonization effort for Thailand’s cement and concrete sectors, funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and managed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) and Energy Research and Development Institute–Nakornping, Chiang Mai University.

Keeping Track of TCMA’s Work Progress

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), led by Executive Director Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, met to review progress and exchange ideas on the continuation of the Association’s work in 2026, aiming to enhance on-going initiatives and ensure the achievement of the set objectives.

Industry Collaboration to Address Impacts of Middle East Tensions

Members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated in a discussion with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to assess the impacts of escalating tensions in the Middle East and explore how Thai industries can prepare for potential disruptions, including significant impacts and possible shortages of key industrial raw materials.

Strengthening Networks to Advance CCUS Technology

Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair of Working Committee TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joined the group to visit the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Technology Laboratories at PTTEP Technology and Innovation Centre (PTIC) and Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) in Rayong Province. The visit, organized by Thailand CCUS Alliance (TCCA) facilitated knowledge exchange and strengthened collaborative networks to advance CCUS technologies in Thailand, supporting TCMA’s on-going efforts toward Net Zero 2050.

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