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Ministry focuses on cheap energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga vows to keep energy prices, including electricity and oil, low for households and businesses throughout this year as part of strenuous efforts to regulate power bills that remain elevated compared with neighbouring countries.
Egco completes US acquisition
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), a power generation arm of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has completed the acquisition of US-based Compass Portfolio, enabling the company to earn more revenue from the power business in North America.
PTG acquires 33% stake in car leasing firm Paisan Capital
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil trader and operator of PT petrol stations, has acquired shares in local car leasing firm Paisan Capital to further expand its non-oil business.
Oil refineries to roll out Euro5 diesel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/01/2024
» Local oil refineries expect to successfully market their new environmentally friendly diesel that meets the Euro5 environmental emission standard, which took effect on Jan 1, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
BBGI searches for green aviation fuel ingredients
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/01/2024
» BBGI Plc, the biotechnology arm of Bangchak Corporation Plc, is looking for new feedstocks, particularly from agricultural waste, to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its new business of producing biofuel for aircraft.
Fuel usage increases amid state control of prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/01/2024
» Thailand's total fuel consumption rose by 0.9% to 152 million litres per day (MLD) during the first 11 months of last year, driven by state control of energy prices and the tourism recovery, says the Department of Energy Business.
Price caps lead to slight increase in fuel usage
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2024
» Fuel consumption in Thailand rose 0.9% year-on-year to 152 million litres per day during the first 11 months of last year, driven by price caps and the tourism recovery, according to the Department of Energy Business.
Minister: Gas supply reforms will cut power costs
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/01/2024
» Energy policy makers are preparing to change the way gas is supplied to various sectors, with the ultimate goal of reducing electricity costs, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Gunkul preps 17 projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/01/2024
» Gunkul Engineering Plc, a renewables developer and construction firm, plans to raise funds worth 20.8-25 billion baht for the development of 17 renewable energy projects this year under the state's 5.2-gigawatt renewable scheme, says chief financial officer Thitipong Techaratanayuenyong.
Bangchak to blend profit with lower emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/01/2024
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc has vowed to strike a balance between healthy business growth and lower greenhouse gas emissions within a seven-year time frame.