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Bangchak doubles down on oil and gas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2023
» The age of renewable energy, with electric vehicles (EVs) predicted to dominate the transport sector, has not swayed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc from the oil and gas business.
Bangchak to pay B20.9bn for Esso unit
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/03/2023
» The total value of shares in Esso (Thailand) to be acquired by Bangchak Corporation is estimated at 20.9 billion baht, or 9.18 baht per share, according to the latest calculation released by Bangchak's financial advisor Krungthai XSpring Securities.
The struggle in harnessing power prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2023
» Following protests from the business community, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reduced its planned hike to the power tariff for companies to 13%, down from 20.5%, but entrepreneurs say they cannot maintain product prices at these rates.
Tipco upbeat on asphalt sales outlook
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/08/2022
» SET-listed Tipco Asphalt Plc (Tasco), Thailand's biggest asphalt producer, expects its sales in 2022 to exceed 1.2 million tonnes which was achieved last year due to growing asphalt demand from road-related projects.
Fighting Thailand's energy price wars
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/08/2022
» State energy subsidies have assumed a prominent role in the Thai economy since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February.
Susco warns firms not to become lax against virus
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/06/2021
» SET-listed Susco, a local oil trader, is warning businesses in the energy sector not to become complacent even if the government can achieve its goal to vaccinate 70% of the population this year.
PTL profits rise 45% on demand for PET film
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/02/2021
» SET-listed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film maker, Polyplex Thailand (PTL), has recorded a 45% rise in net profit in the third quarter of its 2020-21 fiscal year and a 15% increase in revenue during the same period due to high global demand for PET film.
ERC starts disbursement for job creation
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/10/2020
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has started allocating 476 million baht from its Power Development Fund (PDF) in a move to create jobs for people affected economically during the pandemic.
ERC allots B3bn for job creation
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/09/2020
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will spend 2.8-3 billion baht under the Power Development Fund (PDF) to create jobs for 30,000 people to help them deal with the repercussions of Covid-19.
PEA announces 5-year capital spending plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/09/2020
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a state power distribution arm, has announced a five-year capital spending plan of 200 billion baht to improve services nationwide and move towards smart technology.