Thailand Advances Oil Plan as Part of National Energy Strategy

Thailand is updating its energy policies with a new Oil Plan, which forms part of the broader National Energy Plan framework. This development is linked to the country’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources.

The Oil Plan is one of five sectoral strategies under the National Energy Plan, which was established following Thailand’s pledge at COP26 in 2021. The framework supports the government’s climate commitments, including carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero emissions by 2065.

The Cabinet approved the second updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) on 4 November 2025. This action reaffirmed Thailand’s target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Oil Plan is designed to enhance national energy security, facilitate the shift to clean energy, and improve competitiveness in response to changes in global energy markets. It also aims to align with the country’s long-term climate strategy.

What the numbers show

• Thailand aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065.
• The Cabinet approved the updated NDC 3.0 on 4 November 2025.
• The Oil Plan targets a 5% hydrogen blend in power generation by 2030.

Measures in the Oil Plan include promoting cleaner marine fuels, such as biofuel blends with very low-sulphur fuel oil (B24 VLSFO). The plan also involves piloting hydrogen blending into natural gas streams, with a goal of reaching a 5% hydrogen share in power generation by 2030.

Thailand’s National Energy Plan framework was created as a response to its international pledges and is intended to guide the country’s energy transition. The framework covers multiple sectors, including oil, to ensure coordinated progress toward emission targets.

The government’s long-term climate strategy sets out clear timelines for achieving both carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions. These targets are reflected in the planning and implementation of sectoral strategies such as the Oil Plan.

As Thailand continues to develop its Oil Plan, the focus remains on supporting energy security and competitiveness while meeting international climate commitments. The plan is part of a coordinated approach to align national energy policy with global trends toward cleaner energy sources.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.