Client Need

A global research company based in Europe approached Knowledge Ridge to gain expert insights into the Energy market in Thailand. This included gaining an in-depth understanding of the biodiesel market in Thailand and the dynamics impacting the market. This included Government policy, regulatory framework related to biodiesel and its actual implementation (including actual progress vs plan), the forecast of biodiesel demand trends along with key growth drivers, the supply sources including the feasibility of and available feedstock. Furthermore, the client required more information about the value chain, key players, distribution structure, pricing, quality assessment, and quality requirement vs supplied, etc.

Knowledge Ridge Solution

Knowledge Ridge researchers selected relevant experts working in the bio-diesel market in Thailand which included petroleum, refining, and oil/fuel processing companies in the country. Experts were phone interviewed to understand their direct involvement and for which aspects of the project they can add value and share insights, ensuring all angles of the request were covered. Subsequently, experts were identified and shortlisted, which included senior executives, C level, and key decision-makers from leading companies and their biography was drafted as per Knowledge Ridge’s phone interviewing process. The final list of experts was sent to the client for their selection.

Knowledge Ridge Impact

Knowledge Ridge Identified 11 experts with extensive experience in working with petroleum, refining, and oil/fuel processing companies in Thailand. The client selected 10 experts and conducted hourly phone consultations with each of them. This resulted in the client gaining in-depth first-hand perspectives on the biodiesel market in Thailand that included the forecast of biodiesel demand trends along with key growth drivers. Furthermore, a few selected experts shared their knowledge and insights on Government policy, regulatory framework related to biodiesel, and its actual implementation (including actual progress vs plan). Other selected experts provided their perspectives on the supply sources including the feasibility of and available feedstock, key players, distribution structure, pricing, quality assessment, and quality requirement vs supplied, etc.