AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Inaugurates Energy Recovery Plant Using Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System to Advance Industrial Decarbonization in Thailand

AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Inaugurates Energy Recovery Plant Using Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System to Advance Industrial Decarbonization in Thailand

On 9 January 2026, AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) (“AFT”) proudly announced the official opening of its Energy Recovery Plant utilizing the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system at the Samut Prakan Factory. The ceremony marks a major milestone in Thailand’s industrial shift toward innovation, clean energy, and sustainable development.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Mr. Shigeki Yoshiba, President of Architectural Glass Asia Pacific Company, AGC Inc. Distinguished co‑presiding guests included Mr. Tatsushi Nishioka, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Thailand; Mr. Ryousuke Kai, President & Managing Director, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Thailand); Mr. Luca Filippini, Project Engineer, Turboden; Mr. Porncharoen Thananart, Managing Director, Greentech Solution and Mr. Yo Nakahara, President, AGC Flat Glass (Thailand). The event also welcomed Mr. Taku Ohashi,  General Manager, Asia General Division, Architectural Glass Asia Pacific Company, AGC Inc. and leaders from academia, community organizations, and AFT management.

A New Chapter in Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing

In welcoming remarks, Mr. Natjutha Surasonthi, Factory Manager of AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) – Samut Prakan Factory, highlighted the significance of the Energy Recovery Plant Using Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) System project: “This project began with the collaboration agreement signed on November 24, 2022, between AGC Flat Glass (Thailand), Turboden, and Greentech Solution. It aims to maximize the use of waste heat from our production process. By recovering the heat lost during the glass production process and reusing it to generate electricity using the innovative Organic Rankin Cycle (ORC) technology, this project can produce electricity that reduces carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to the absorption capacity of a 40-square-kilometer forest.”

Alignment with AGC's Global Sustainability Vision

Reflecting on the achievement, Mr. Shigeki Yoshiba emphasized that the ORC project embodies AGC Group's commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship:

“This achievement is perfectly aligned with our Shared Values—‘Sustainability for a Blue Planet’ and ‘Innovation & Operational Excellence.’ —cornerstones of the AGC Group Philosophy, . The project demonstrates AGC’s commitment to reducing fossil fuel reliance, enhancing production efficiency, and supporting Thailand’s long‑term sustainability goals.”

The initiative represents a historic milestone: it is the first application of an ORC waste heat recovery project in the glass manufacturing sector selected under Subsidy Programme for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Facility Introduction* by Ministry of the Environment, Japan (“MOEJ”).

About AGC Flat Glass (Thailand)

AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality float glass products in Southeast Asia and an integral part of the AGC Group. The company is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, driving continuous improvements in environmental performance and energy efficiency.

(*) Ministry of the Environment, Japan has been implementing the “Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction,” which provides financial support of up to half of the initial investment cost for projects. Representative participants in the Projects shall conduct measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of GHG emission reductions. In addition, this financing support programme is expected to contribute to global decarbonization by disseminating and deploying advanced decarbonizing technologies while ascertaining in detail the needs of partner countries. This project is being implemented with the cooperation of the governments of Thailand and Japan.