EECO Accelerates Investment Drive in Belgium and France, Showcasing BCG Ecosystem Potential for Clean Energy and Advanced Biotechnology

Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO), led a delegation to Belgium and France from March 23 – 27, 2026. The roadshow aimed to attract investment in the high-potential Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) sectors while reinforcing European investor confidence through the EEC’s comprehensive support measures and investment incentives.

During the roadshow, the EECO delegation held discussions with world-class technology firms to explore strategic collaborations:

• Air Liquide: Discussions focused on expanding clean energy business opportunities in Thailand, especially on Energy Transition technologies, including Green Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), to support Thailand’s transition toward a low-carbon society.
• Lesaffre: As a global leader in Biotechnology, specializes in fermentation technology, the partnership aims to elevate the biotechnology ecosystem within the EEC. The goal is to upgrade traditional products into high-value innovations, spanning health supplements, future foods, biofuels, and biochemicals.
• Veolia: The meeting centered on implementing advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency of sustainable water and waste management infrastructure within the EEC project areas.
• Solvay: A top-tier global producer of essential chemicals and advanced materials. Discussions centered on integrating eco-friendly chemical innovations into target industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector in the EEC.
• Umicore: A leading circular materials technology and recycling group. The focus was on the production of specialty materials for EV batteries and metal management to foster the next-generation automotive industry and a comprehensive circular economy within the EEC.

In collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels, the EECO hosted a Business Seminar to highlight the progress of the EEC development, investment incentives, and emerging opportunities in BCG industries. The event attracted over 50 Belgian investors from key sectors, including clean energy, biofuels, biochemicals, and logistics.

The delegation also met with MEDEF International, led by Ms. Géraldine Lemble, Deputy CEO, and representatives from French private sectors in BCG, logistics, and energy. The session provided a platform to discuss infrastructure progress and investment policies in the EEC. French enterprises expressed significant interest in the development of Smart City projects, infrastructure advancements, and the EEC’s robust energy policies.

Driving Real Investment for a Sustainable Future

This mission emphasized the strong confidence European investors have in the EEC’s potential. By leveraging Thailand’s advanced infrastructure and strong industrial ecosystem, the EECO is well-positioned to connect global value chains within Thailand and the ASEAN region.

The EECO remains committed to driving and supporting these investment projects to ensure the tangible growth, ultimately accelerating Thailand’s concrete transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy.