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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.
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Offshore oil auction bidding to start soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2025
» Thailand is to invite bids for offshore oil and gas exploration in the Andaman Sea, with cabinet approval expected by the end of this month, according to Energy Ministry permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
Andaman oil to lure global investors
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thailand's oil and gas exploration and production scheme in the Andaman Sea is expected to draw leading international petroleum investors within two years, according to the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
Oil auction winners to be announced next month
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/11/2025
» Energy officials plan to announce the winners of the country's 25th onshore petroleum auction next month, a move meant to increase reserves and strengthen long-term economic growth.
Outlook upbeat for Andaman oil auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2025
» Energy officials are optimistic about finding new petroleum fields in the Andaman Sea following the successful discovery of petroleum in the lower part of the Andaman, says the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
PSC in focus amid efforts to up output
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/06/2022
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) is working closely with PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) on new gas production at the Erawan gas block to take advantage of a production-sharing contract (PSC).
Four firms eye petroleum licence auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/06/2022
» Four companies -- two of which are Thai -- are interested in participating in an auction for new petroleum exploration and production licences in the Gulf of Thailand, part of the state's efforts to increase domestic gas supply, says the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
PTTEP stepping up search for additional gas supply
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/06/2021
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is expediting plans to supply natural gas from sources other than the Erawan block after losing hope it can access the area because of a legal dispute involving US-based Chevron Corp, says a source at PTTEP who requested anonymity.
Timely vaccinations will 'restore' electricity demand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/06/2021
» Electricity demand in Thailand can experience growth again, with an 0.8% increase in demand, in the second half of this year if 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines are administered to 50 million people under the state's mass inoculation scheme.