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Egat insists power supply enough to meet demand
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2024
» The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) insists power supply in Thailand will be sufficient as it plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) to support power generation in the country, says Thepparat Theppitak, the newly appointed governor of Egat.
Domestic gas for power generation could fall short
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2024
» Thailand’s additional domestic gas supply for power generation may be insufficient during this year’s hot season, when demand for electricity typically peaks, according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
UBE drives up cassava productivity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/03/2024
» Ubon Bio Ethanol (UBE), a SET-listed ethanol producer, is increasing productivity at its cassava plantations in Ubon Ratchathani after harvests plunged, resulting in a loss of 96 million baht last year.
EA restarts expansion of power capacity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/03/2024
» Energy Absolute Plc (EA), a renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) developer and operator, is preparing to expand its power business again after halting new projects to increase electricity generation capacity since 2019.
Power price decision put to public
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/03/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is gathering public opinion about adjusting the power tariff used to calculate electricity bills between May and August, before deciding whether to maintain the tariff rate at 4.18 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit).
Nex Point: Weak growth aids sales
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/02/2024
» The projection of slow economic growth in Thailand this year is believed to be good for electric vehicle sales, says Nex Point Plc, a local assembler of commercial EVs.
Ministry to 'transform' oil prices
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/02/2024
» The state's previous policy to fix the domestic prices of all types of oil will be brought back into use again to help people better avoid daily oil price fluctuations, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga's recent interview with a television programme.
May Bangkok summit to discuss key challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/02/2024
» Energy policymakers are expected to gather for a forum in Bangkok in May to discuss challenges in energy development, especially the transition from fossil fuel-based power generation to renewable-derived electricity, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
State energy firms keen on alternative fuels
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/02/2024
» More state-run energy firms are eager to try alternative fuels to support the campaign against climate change, with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) becoming the latest agency, aiming to replace coal with wood pellets to fuel its power plant.
New power plan nears completion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/02/2024
» The new power development plan (PDP), which will focus more on renewable energy, is expected to be finalised after many delays by the second quarter, according to the Energy Ministry.