Six companies yesterday submitted their bid documents for exploration and production rights in the Bongkot and the Erawan gas fields.

They were PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Mubadala Petroleum (Thailand) Limited, OMV, Total E&P Thailand, and a consortium of several firms.

The Department of Mineral Fuels’ deputy director general Sarawut Kaewtathip said that all six submitted documents for the Erawan field. Only five handed in documents for the Bongkot field, withTotal E&P Thailand abstaining.

SKILLS ALERT SOUNDED

Skills shortages will continue to impede growth and could have a significant impact on major Asia-Pacific economies by 2030, a study by Korn Ferry revealed yesterday.

“Companies must work to mitigate this potential talent crisis now to protect their future,” said Michael Distefano, president of Korn Ferry Asia Pacific. “Left to run its course, this shortage will severely impact the growth of markets across the region.”