Joint energy projects in OCA hold promise
The government is set to resume talks with Cambodia in February over a 26,000-square-kilometre energy-rich area in the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both countries.
Observers have noted that the talks should focus primarily on the joint development of energy resources in the overlapping claim area (OCA) in a bid to decrease the country’s dependence on expensive liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports.
Pundits say the maritime territorial dispute between the two sides should be put on the back burner to avoid straining ties.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet will visit Thailand in February, and energy resources in the OCA will be among the topics tabled for discussion.
Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said…
