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Power demand hits record amid heat wave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2024
» Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.
PTT puts faith in LNG for hot season
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2024
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc says it believes its liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves can help the country generate sufficient electricity when power demand peaks during the hot season.
Power use surges to record high
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2023
» The boiling hot weather in Thailand is causing an upsurge in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
State officials told to stay home
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/12/2020
» The prime minister on Tuesday ordered state officials to work from home from tomorrow until Sunday in a bid to keep PM2.5 dust levels in check.
Peak power demand forecast to increase
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/04/2019
» The country's electricity consumption in the summer months is expected to reach 35,889 megawatts (MW) at peak hours, up 4.6% from the same season last year.
Peak power demand heating up in April
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/04/2015
» Energy policymakers expect electricity demand during this year's hot season will reach a new high of 27,500 megawatts, up by 2% year-on-year.