In July 2024, following the signing of the grant agreement between the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) Thailand and UBE Chemicals (Asia) Public Company Limited earlier this year to install N2O abatement technology in the caprolactam industry, NACAG Thailand commenced the modification of the basket bottom serving the secondary abatement catalyst operation, and initiated the installation of a monitoring system. This technological installation serves as a mitigation measure in Thailand’s NDC.
After the modification of the equipment at reactor no.1 in preparation for the secondary abatement technology installation during November and December 2024, the project will install a monitoring device to measure the N2O emission baseline following the Quality Assurance Level 1 (QAL1) and Quality Assurance Level 2 (QAL2) standards set by NACAG. Continuous measurement will be carried out for 6 months, starting from June 2025, before installing the catalyst for the secondary abatement technology at reactor no.1 by the end of 2025. Based on its capacity and efficiency, the secondary abatement technology is expected to reduce N2O emissions by 30,000 tCO2eq per year.
The Phase 2 operation will subsequently proceed with the installation of the catalyst with reactor no.2 and reactor no.3, in 2027. Once the three reactors are operating at full production capacity and with the efficiency of abatement technology, it is expected that UBE Chemicals (Asia) will be able to reduce N2O emissions by 100,000 tCO2eq per year, contributing to Thailand’s national GHG mitigation target in NDC 2030 implemented with international support.
For more information about NACAG, please visit NACAG Thailand Website and NACAG Global Website
Bangkok, 11 June 2025 – The Eco-Design Sparking Innovation Award Ceremony, organised by the Marine Litter Prevention through Reduction, Sustainable design, and Recycling of plastic packaging (MA-RE-DESIGN) Project, GIZ Thailand, was held recently at BITEC Bangna.
Aimed at promoting the importance of sustainable packaging design, inspiring stakeholders, and driving sustainable practices in eco-design in Thailand, the event brought together key stakeholders in plastic ecosystems, policy and governmental agencies, the private sector academic institutions, the media and the public. It marked a significant milestone in promoting sustainable product design and celebrated outstanding innovations that apply eco-design and Design for Recycling (D4R), an essential principle driving environmentally friendly industries in Thailand.
Likki-Lee Pitzen, First Secretary for Political and Cultural Affairs, German Embassy Bangkok, stated: “In Germany, eco-design is more than just a concept—it is a foundational principle that shapes how we approach product innovation, environmental responsibility, and industrial competitiveness. By integrating environmental considerations at the design stage, we reduce the environmental footprint across the entire product lifecycle—from production and use to disposal and reuse. This approach is increasingly critical as we confront global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity.”
