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PTTGC, Gulf unfazed by outbreak
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/01/2021
» Undeterred by stringent state measures to prevent the rapid spread of Covid-19 in the red zone provinces of Chon Buri and Rayong, PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC) and Gulf Energy Development Plc are continuing operations and new power generation projects under stricter hygiene standards, including a lockdown for hundreds of workers.
Lower power bills to continue
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/10/2020
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided to continue charging medium-sized and large businesses based on their actual electricity usage for the three months to Dec 31 as a relief measure, instead of applying the more expensive "minimum charge" rate.
State readies B170bn for trio of aid packages
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/09/2020
» The government is preparing to spend 170 billion baht in the fourth quarter carrying out three relief packages to stimulate spending and bolster employment to curtail the impact of the pandemic.
Minister commits to repairing economy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/08/2020
» Energy Minister Supattanapong Panmeechaow vows to revive the economy using energy projects, with the Energy for All scheme at the top of the list for quick remedies.
WETA goes to bat for Energy for All
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Waste to Energy Trade Association (WETA) is urging continuation of Energy for All despite growing calls for the government to halt the renewable power scheme because of the country's high reserve of generation capacity.
EA vehicle deliveries kneecapped by pandemic
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/08/2020
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) expects 2020 revenue will fall by 25% from an earlier estimation to 15 billion baht, on par with last year's earnings, because of the pandemic.
PTTGC mulls global polymer acquisitions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/06/2020
» SET-listed PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical maker, is planning to acquire new assets related to specialty polymer production during the recession.
IRPC halves 5-year capex plan as demand slumps
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/05/2020
» IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of PTT Plc, plans to halve its 68.1 billion baht in budgeted capital expenditure (capex) over the next five years (2020-24) in line with falling global demand for polymers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
No negative oil prices in Thailand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2020
» Oil prices in Thailand are unlikely to fall below zero in line with what happened in the US on Monday for the first time in history, as other index prices around the world remain intact.
Oil market reels from virus
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/04/2020
» As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the world, oil prices face another week of decline, hitting a new low of US$20 per barrel.