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Power use surges to record high
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/05/2023
» The boiling hot weather in Thailand is causing an upsurge in electricity consumption, leading to a record high of 34,826.5 megawatts on May 6, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Country's fuel usage up 13.5% in 2022
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/02/2023
» Thai fuel consumption rose by 13.5% last year, driven by the easing of the Covid-19 pandemic, full reopening of the country and economic recovery, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Breaking down a great idea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/11/2022
» The easing of the pandemic was not only good for the economy, but also a campaign against single-use plastic bags and styrofoam containers.
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.
Eka Global follows through on a package deal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2022
» After getting off to a bumpy start many years ago, local plastic packaging company Eka Global is now aiming to become the largest producer of longevity packaging in Asia within five years.
PTTGC to phase out polymer output
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/02/2022
» PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) expects to phase out its production of polymers used for making single-use plastic bags this year as it is committed to more environmentally friendly manufacturing.
Fuel demand hit by last year's outbreaks
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/02/2022
» Last year's Covid-19 outbreaks caused Thai fuel consumption to decline by 3.5% to an average of 133 million litres a day, down from 138 million litres a day in 2020, according to the Department of Energy Business.
Solar startup estimates capacity to treble this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2022
» Growing demand for solar energy from households and businesses as a result of new lifestyles transformed by the pandemic is expected to help energy startup Ion Energy Co expand its rooftop solar panel installation capacity from 5 to 15 megawatts this year.
Sakol Energy ups RDF production capacity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/12/2021
» SET-listed Sakol Energy (SKE), a compressed natural gas trader and biomass power plant operator, continues to grow its refuse-derived fuel (RDF) business by increasing RDF production capacity and making premium-grade RDF which has a heating quality similar to coal.
BIG upbeat on sales growth prospects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/11/2021
» Bangkok Industrial Gas Co (BIG), Thailand's largest industrial gas producer, expects its sales to grow by 5-6% next year, up from an average of 4,200 tonnes per day, due to more demand from the manufacturing and service sectors following easing of the lockdown.