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Natel Energy photo wins 5th place in USAID Women in Energy design and photo contest

June 2, 2023

This photo of Staff Mechanical Engineer Kelsey Seto by Staff Mechanical Engineer Johannes Santen won 5th place of all submissions in the USAID E4SEA Women in Energy Design and Photo Contest.

The winning photo will be displayed on July 31, 2023, at a reception of local and international companies and educational institutions at the renowned Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand.

USAID Enhancing Equality in Southeast Asia (E4SEA) held this competition throughout the region to foster conversation and visualization of the future of a clean and equitable energy sector throughout Southeast Asia. Through this contest, E4SEA hopes that many more young women and girls will consider playing a part in this dynamic and growing sector.

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