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Missed energy transition opportunity
Oped, Rapeepat Ingkasit, Published on 22/06/2024
» I recently reviewed the draft Power Development Plan (PDP2024), outlining Thailand's power development roadmap from 2024 to 2037. This draft, which was put for a public hearing process during June 12–19, left me disappointed. The lower-than-expected economic growth, high energy surplus, fluctuating electricity costs due to gas price volatility and a more ambitious net-zero target all signal a need to recalibrate our plans towards low carbon emissions.
Energy shift calls for open markets, more renewables
Oped, Published on 03/04/2024
» The awaited new Power Development Plan (PDP) will be finalised by the second quarter of this year. The PDP -- which is scheduled to be implemented between 2024 and 2037, will focus more on renewable energy.
Innopower to invest in EV factory
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2024
» Innopower Co, an energy developer under the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat), is planning to become an electric vehicle (EV) assembler, aiming to catch a trend.
Preparing for the green utility tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2024
» The announcement of a green utility tariff (GUT), scheduled for February, is expected to mark a significant step in renewable energy use to support local businesses and draw foreign investment.
Ratch keen to invest B35bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/09/2023
» Ratch Group Plc, Thailand's largest private power producer by capacity, remains committed to its plan to earmark capital expenditure of 35 billion baht for expansion in both the power generation and non-power sectors this year.
OR ramps up ESG, green energy projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/08/2023
» Thai energy firms are more seriously adopting ESG as part of their business direction, driven by the global trend to take better care of the environment, combat global warming and improve people's lives.
Asian markets jump as US inflation cools
Business, Published on 15/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Friday, on course for their best week this year, as cooling US inflation stoked speculation that the Federal Reserve could pause interest-rate increases after this month.
Shares rise on hopes for stimulus in China
Business, Published on 01/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks inched higher yesterday as weak manufacturing data from China stoked expectations of fresh stimulus, even as strong US data bolstered the view that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.
GPSC, Meranti join forces on clean energy research
Business, Published on 15/06/2023
» Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, has joined hands with Singapore-based steel producer Meranti Steel Pte to jointly conduct a study on clean energy development for steel manufacturing in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Agency focuses on foreign investments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/12/2022
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is gearing up to support foreign investments in Thailand through joint ventures and partnerships with local entities in technology, targeting US$1 billion worth of deals over five years.