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GC eager to expand its biorefinery
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/07/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (GC), the petrochemical arm of PTT Plc, is looking ahead to its biorefinery expansion to serve growing demand for green products, notably sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Princess Sirindhorn Visits Chang Hua Man Royal Project
Published on 04/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 4, 2025 - The Chang Hua Man Royal Project in Phetchaburi Province recently welcomed a royal visit from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who graciously proceeded to the site on 3 July 2025 to perform royal duties and observe the progress of ongoing initiatives. On this occasion, Her Royal Highness granted an audience during which Miss Kobkul Kanchanalai, Deputy Director of the Royal Chitralada Projects, introduced Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, along with the company’s executive team, to present a progress report on Bangchak Group’s collaborative efforts in developing the Royal Project area. The audience was also graciously attended by officials and staff of the Royal Chitralada Projects, as well as Bangchak Group executives and employees.
Thailand's refiners adjust to clean energy
Business, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's refining industry is adapting to evolving market dynamics influenced by clean fuel policies. The industry has undergone structural changes due to mergers and acquisitions that have altered refiners' long-term business strategies amid changing dynamics in both domestic and regional markets.
Bangchak Leads SAF Push at ‘Flying Green’ Forum
Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand’s growing commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took centre stage at the “Flying Green: Thailand’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum”, jointly organised by the Board of Airline Representatives Business Association (BAR) and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore advancements in SAF, including a presentation by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited. Representing the company, Mr Bundit Hansapaiboon, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of the Refinery and Oil Trading Business Group, shared insights from the producer’s perspective in a session titled “Insights on SAF Production, Capabilities and Innovation”. Mr Korakot Chatasingha, President of BAR, and Mr Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways International, delivered the opening remarks at the event, held recently at the Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Building 2, Thai Airways Head Office.
Airbus sees region as biofuel for aircraft hub
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/05/2025
» Airbus is banking on Southeast Asia becoming the world's top producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), while the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) plans to mandate 1% SAF usage for European routes starting in the fourth quarter.
Bangchak, OR ramp up push to provide biofuel for aircraft
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/05/2025
» Two SET-listed energy firms -- Bangchak Group and PTT Group -- are stepping up efforts to expand green businesses with efforts to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Bangchak Unites Dealers to Drive Green Growth Forward
Published on 07/05/2025
» Body: Bringing together over 2,500 service station operators from across Thailand, a major seminar and awards ceremony was recently held to strengthen partnerships and chart a shared path toward sustainable innovation. Hosted by Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited’s Marketing Business Group, the Bangchak Service Station Dealer Seminar and the Bangchak Service Station Awards 2024 took place on 6 May 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
Bangchak Launches Thailand’s First Certified SAF Facility
Published on 29/04/2025
» Bangchak Group has inaugurated its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Unit at the Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery, marking Thailand’s first dedicated facility for producing 100% Neat SAF. Operated by BSGF Company Limited, a Bangchak Group affiliate, the unit complies with rigorous international certification standards, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to green innovation and its evolution from a renewable energy leader to a pioneer of future energy solutions.
EVA Air Expands SAF Partnerships for Greener Aviation
Published on 25/04/2025
» TAIPEI, Taiwan – 24 April 2025: EVA Air has announced the signing of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement agreements with three leading suppliers—Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG FUELS) from the United States, COSMO Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. from Japan, and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation from Taiwan. This move signals the next chapter in EVA Air’s sustainability journey, reinforcing its long-term commitment to reducing carbon emissions through global and local partnerships.
Sudan's war and the Africa we don't see
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 19/04/2025
» Last Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: "Many have given up on Sudan, but that is wrong. It's morally wrong when we see so many civilians beheaded, infants as young as one subjected to sexual violence, more people facing famine than anywhere else in the world.... We simply cannot look away."