type – Consultancy / Tender (not a job)
client – Australian Government (via Partnerships for Infrastructure – P4I)
location – Thailand (with international coordination)
deadline – 28 August 2026 (2:00 PM Bangkok Time)
What This Actually Is (Important)
This is not a job posting.
It is a Request for Proposal (RFP).
That means:
- You apply as a company or consulting entity
- Not as an individual (unless you’re part of a firm)
- You submit a technical + financial proposal
Context: Why Hydrogen in Thailand?
Thailand is at a critical point:
- Rapid economic growth
- Heavy reliance on fossil fuels
- Increasing pressure to decarbonize
Hydrogen enters as a potential solution for:
Hard-to-abate sectors (steel, chemicals, transport)
Energy storage and grid balancing
Long-term industrial competitiveness
What the Project Likely Involves
Based on typical P4I engagements, expect:
1. Market & Policy Analysis
- Thailand’s energy system and demand outlook
- Existing hydrogen policies and regulatory gaps
- Alignment with national climate targets
2. Techno-Economic Assessment
- Green vs blue hydrogen feasibility
- Cost curves and competitiveness
- Infrastructure needs (production, storage, transport)
3. Sector Use Cases
- Industry (steel, chemicals, refining)
- Transport (heavy-duty, shipping)
- Power sector integration
4. Investment & Financing Pathways
- Public vs private investment roles
- Risk analysis
- Bankability of hydrogen projects
5. Strategic Recommendations
- Policy roadmap
- Priority projects
- International partnerships
What They’re Looking For
This is a high-level consulting assignment.
Typical successful bidders will have:
Strong energy systems expertise
Hydrogen or industrial decarbonization experience
Policy and regulatory analysis capability
Regional (Southeast Asia) knowledge
Experience with donor-funded projects
Reality Check
You should NOT apply if you are:
An individual job seeker
Early career
Without consulting or institutional backing
You should apply if you are:
A consulting firm
A consortium (e.g., consultancy + research org)
An expert already working in energy systems/hydrogen
Submission Details
📩 Submit proposal to:
Tenders@partnershipsforinfrastructure.org
🕒 Deadline:
28 August 2026 – 2:00 PM (Bangkok Time)
📄 Required documents:
- Technical proposal
- Financial proposal
- Responses to RFP (Part 4 scope)
- Addendum & clarification compliance