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Push for new power trade system
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/05/2024
» Businesses are repeating their call for the government to change the country's electricity trade from the decade-long enhanced single buyer (ESB) system because it does not facilitate increased use of renewable power.
Power demand hits new record amid heatwave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/04/2024
» Electricity usage hit a new daily high of 36,700 megawatts on Monday, when temperatures averaged 35-38°C across the nation, peaking at 42°C, according to energy authorities.
Power plan set to be ready by Q3
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/04/2024
» A new version of the national power development plan (PDP), which sets a direction for Thailand's electricity generation and management through 2037, is expected to be completed by the third quarter of this year, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Four companies to jointly invest in 15 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/04/2024
» Local power and waste management companies have teamed up to co-invest in 12 waste-to-energy power plants and three refuse-derived fuel production facilities in a move to support the state's bio-, circular and green economic policy.
Power demand hits record amid heat wave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2024
» Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.
Call to hike renewable proportion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2024
» The government is being urged to increase the proportion of renewable power generation to more than the target of 50% set in the power development plan (PDP), which is scheduled to be finalised in the second quarter of this year.
Nex Point looks to Asean's growing EV market
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2024
» The global campaign against carbon dioxide emissions is not only benefiting electric vehicle sales in Thailand, but also fuelling EV growth in Southeast Asia.
Diesel subsidy possible if excise tax cut ends
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/04/2024
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) says it will continue to subsidise retail diesel prices if the government decides to end the diesel excise tax cut.
Bangchak preps Norway petroleum facility
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2024
» SET-listed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation continues to expand its petroleum business in Norway by developing a new production facility at the offshore Brasse petroleum field in the North Sea.
PTG set to popularise Subway in Thailand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil retailer, intends to rebrand the Subway fast-food restaurant, which is not widely popular in Thailand, after securing a master franchise agreement from Subway International BV.