The cheque was presented by Mr. Pairoj Kaweeyanun, President, Chevron
Thailand to Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Interim President, AIT
and Dr. Gregory Chiu, Professor of Practice, Offshore
Technology and Management (OTM) Program.
The scholarship program is the result of collaboration between Chevron
Thailand and its partners, Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. (MOECO),
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), HESS
(Thailand) Ltd., and Palang Sophon Ltd., with AIT.
The program will provide scholarships to students to pursue a Master's
program in Offshore Technology and Management, and is aimed at those
who have demonstrated excellence in academic performance. The program
aims to support thnstitute in developing talents to respond to the
country’s increasing demand for qualified personnel in the petroleum
exploration and production industry.
More details about the participating companies are available at these
links:
Chevron Thailand: http://www.chevronthailand.com
MEOCO: http://www.moeco.com/en/
PTTEP: http://www.pttep.com/en/
HESS: http://www.hess.com/default.aspx