Biofuel and Biochemical

Biofuel and Biochemical in Thailand are set tomove towards sustainable energy security and reduced reliance on fossil fuels,move towards sustainable energy security and reduced reliance on fossil fuels, supported by a complete supply chain for both biofuel and biochemical.
Reputed for its biodiversity and natural resources, Thailand hosts an estimated 150,000–200,000 species of microorganisms, representing 8–10% of the world’s total, and more than 12,000 plant species, or 8% of the world's plant species.

Home to an Abundance
of Bio-based Materials

Recognized as a leading global supplier of raw agricultural products, Thailand possesses a strong foundation of bio-based product development. Specifically, the EEC area is a natural base for production and an important source of the country's sugarcane and cassava. Being a bioeconomy promoted area, EEC has the perfect ecosystem for biofuel and biochemical businesses.

Booming Trend Towards
a Green Economy

Shifting towards an eco-friendly economy, Thailand has aimed to achieve a production of biodiesel at 14 million liters per day and bioethanol at 11.3 million liters per day within 2036. The capacity to produce Polylactic Acid (PLA) is up to 20,000 tons per year. The industry has resources available for R&D and research hubs such as Thailand Science Park, BIOTEC, TCELS, and PTIT.