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OR upbeat on prospects for rest of the year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/05/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) remains optimistic about a better business performance during the remainder of this year, driven by growing tourism despite a drop in revenue for the energy business during the first quarter.
Biofuels to help ramp up BBGI's income
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/05/2024
» SET-listed BBGI, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, expects a significant increase in revenue driven by key businesses such as biofuels that have a promising business outlook following Bangchak's takeover of Esso (Thailand) Plc.
Duo gears up for hydrogen economy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thailand is preparing to build a hydrogen economy, following efforts by business and the state to push for the development of hydrogen fuel business to promote the use of cleaner energy.
IRPC bullish amid strong demand from overseas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/05/2024
» IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, expects its business to improve this year, driven by overseas demand, especially from China, which will help the company move into the black, following two years of losses.
Solar rooftop adopters set to win a tax break
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/05/2024
» A new tax reduction scheme for households that install rooftop solar panels is expected to be finalised by mid-year in an effort to reduce electricity bills and carbon dioxide emissions, says the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE).
Gas pipeline opens after years-long delay
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand's longest onshore gas pipeline has opened to facilitate gas transport for power plants and factories, following a delay related to the pandemic, says PTT president and chief executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Revised power plan promotes clean alternatives
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2024
» Nuclear energy and hydrogen fuel will be included in the revised version of Thailand's power development plan (PDP), which emphasises more use of clean energy, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Exports falter, leading to growth cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2024
» Thailand's economic outlook for this year appears less optimistic as GDP growth could tally 2.2%, down from the previous projection of 2.8-3.3%, attributed to sluggish exports weighing on the manufacturing sector, according to the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
Gulf solar farms to enable easier handling of power bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/05/2024
» The development of 25 new solar farms is expected to help the government better regulate electricity prices, potentially leading to lower power bills, says Gulf Energy Development Plc, which is building the solar power generation facilities.
Ratch banking on new Indonesia plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/05/2024
» SET-listed Ratch Group, the power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, expects positive business prospects for its coal-fired thermal power plants in Indonesia after acquiring them from Mitsui & Co for US$590 million.