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Oil drilling set to increase
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) is preparing to restart oil and gas exploration and production projects once a new government takes office following the Feb 8 general election, in a bid to attract multi-billion-baht investments and strengthen Thailand's long-term energy security.
5 firms compete for oil licences
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2025
» Five Thai and foreign energy firms are vying for licences on new onshore petroleum exploration and production projects, part of the state's latest efforts to boost the economy, says the Department of Mineral Fuels.
Oil auctions herald new Thai supplies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/03/2025
» Authorities are hopeful for the development of nine new petroleum fields to increase long-term energy supply in Thailand, following an official invitation for investors to apply for an auction for onshore petroleum exploration and production licences.
Onshore petroleum auction set to be held
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Authorities are calling for bids for onshore petroleum exploration and production in nine areas in the Northeast and central region for the first time in 17 years to increase domestic petroleum supply.
Susco, IFS launch Beyond Leasing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2024
» SET-listed Susco Plc, a local oil retailer, is putting a greater emphasis on non-oil businesses by establishing electric vehicle (EV) and car financing businesses as part of its efforts to depend less on the oil trade, which is prone to global price fluctuations.
Eppo prepping hydrogen pilot project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/07/2023
» Energy officials plan to push ahead with hydrogen fuel development in an effort to make it one of the main fuels used in the power, transport and industrial sectors, with the aim of becoming less dependent on fossil fuels, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Susco makes a move into EV services
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/06/2023
» Susco Beyond, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thai oil retailer Susco Plc, continues to focus on non-oil businesses, including electric vehicles (EVs) under the BYD brand, to diversify from uncertainties in the oil business as prices fluctuate.
PPPGC prepares listing to fund business growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/01/2023
» PPP Green Complex Co (PPPGC), a local palm oil manufacturer, is preparing to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) amounting to 342.8 million shares in a move to grow its businesses, including palm oil and oleochemical production.
Complex benefits OR's non-oil revenue
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/12/2021
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), Thailand's largest oil trader by volume, aims to increase its non-oil business revenue through a 6-billon-baht food production and goods distribution complex in Ayutthaya.
Refilling stomachs, not cars
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/07/2021
» The next job on the checklist for PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), which operates the Cafe Amazon franchise, may stun its rivals embarking on non-oil ventures.