Background
On 23 March 2026, Minister Thor Chetha of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology chaired an urgent meeting at the ministry to discuss and assess the effects of the global energy crisis on the ministry’s engineering works and water resource interventions. According to the ministry, the meeting examined the spread of conflict in the Middle East and the resulting increase in global fuel prices.
Scope of Application
The discussion concerned engineering projects, water resource infrastructure, and intervention works under the ministry’s authority. It also applied to the ministry’s departments and specialized units responsible for construction, maintenance, and related operational activities.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The minister directed all departments and technical units to use water and energy with maximum economy and to reduce certain unnecessary expenditures. The stated aim was to preserve resources so that construction and maintenance of irrigation systems nationwide could continue smoothly despite pressure from the energy crisis.
The ministry also indicated that work efficiency should be strengthened and that technical measures should be adjusted in line with actual conditions. These steps were presented as part of efforts to protect farmers’ interests and maintain water security during a period of global economic volatility.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The meeting signals operational cost pressure on public water resource and irrigation works arising from higher global fuel prices. For contractors, suppliers, and service providers involved in ministry projects, the ministry’s emphasis on cost savings, efficiency, and technical adjustment may affect implementation planning and project execution conditions.
Official Source
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), Facebook post published on 23 March 2026.
