RINA and PTT sign MoUs on energy and maritime innovation

RINA and Thailand’s PTT have signed two memoranda of understanding to explore research and knowledge-sharing across energy, industrial and maritime applications. The agreements focus on decarbonization, digitalization and other transition technologies, including low-carbon fuels, hydrogen readiness and vessel electrification.

Why it matters: - The agreements give RINA and PTT a formal platform to work on technologies tied to the energy transition. - The collaboration could affect energy, industrial and maritime operations, where decarbonization and digitalization are becoming strategic priorities. - The framework also points to growing demand for independent certification, verification and engineering support as new technologies move toward deployment.

What happened: - RINA signed two memoranda of understanding with PTT Public Company Limited through the PTT Innovation Institute. - The announcement was made in Bangkok, Thailand, on Oct. 6, 2026. - The MoUs establish a framework for research and knowledge collaboration across areas of mutual interest. - The companies said the agreements are designed to support innovation, sustainability and technological development across the energy, industrial and maritime sectors.

The details: - RINA Consulting will contribute engineering consultancy expertise under the framework. - RINA Services will work in certification, verification, assurance and classification. - The activities will be managed under internationally recognized principles of competence, impartiality and conflict-of-interest management. - The collaboration will explore research, technical cooperation and knowledge sharing in alternative and low-carbon fuels. - The scope includes Sustainable Aviation Fuels, vessel electrification, digitalization and carbon management solutions. - The parties also plan to examine hydrogen readiness and cold energy utilization. - Potential applications include data centers and Small Modular Reactors. - The agreements also cover learning and training initiatives for the maritime and industrial sectors. - PTT is Thailand’s national energy company with integrated energy and petrochemical businesses across the value chain. - PTT describes itself as Thailand’s Energy Foundation for Sustainable Future and says it is focused on energy security and sustainable energy development under ESG principles. - RINA is a certification and engineering company with operations across energy, marine, infrastructure and mobility, certification, industry and real estate. - RINA reported 2025 revenues of more than 1 billion euros, more than 7,000 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries.

Between the lines: - The deal pairs PTT’s role in Thailand’s energy system with RINA’s experience in technical assessment and third-party assurance. - The emphasis on certification and verification suggests the companies want a structure that can support emerging technologies as they move from concept to commercialization. - The inclusion of SAF, hydrogen, vessel electrification and data centers shows the collaboration is aimed at multiple sectors, not just traditional energy projects.

What's next: - RINA and PTT InI intend to examine the feasibility of research collaboration and technical cooperation in the named areas. - The companies also plan to identify opportunities for knowledge sharing and training. - Future work will likely focus on proving which technologies can be advanced through joint research and which need independent assurance before wider deployment.

The bottom line: - RINA and PTT are building a cross-sector partnership around the technologies most likely to shape the next phase of the energy transition.