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Power capacity reserve to be raised
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/06/2018
» Thailand's 15% electricity generation capacity reserve will be increased following a recent power outage in the Northeast, says Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphan.
Coal-fired plants back on agenda
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/05/2018
» Consideration of two coal-fired power plants in two southern provinces is back on track after a four-year delay, say energy policymakers.
Axing of energy licences rubbished
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/04/2018
» The Waste to Energy Trade Association (WETA), a body under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), has denounced policymakers for curbing the development of waste-to-energy projects, saying alternative energy sources are the key to reaching the government's goals of low emissions and energy independence.
Solar prospects bright despite dim policy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/11/2017
» With the cost of installing solar rooftops dropping substantially and energy firms offering several types of business models to encourage consumers, home and building owners are taking advantage of the clean power source, even as energy policymakers have not yet finalised regulations to let private solar rooftop owners sell power to state utilities.
Decisions due on coal, gas, petroleum auctions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/01/2017
» After a year of changes in the global and domestic energy market, Thailand can expect further challenges in the years ahead.
Oil, gas shipments shifted to daytime
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/01/2014
» Measures such as avoiding transportation of oil and gas at night are planned for the expected shutdown of Bangkok by anti-government protesters, in order to prevent an energy supply and services disruption, says the Energy Ministry.