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GGC launches partnership for credits from palm oil
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2026
» Global Green Chemicals Plc (GGC), the biochemical arm of PTT Global Chemical Plc, has partnered with Thaicom Plc and the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) to launch a pilot smart palm oil farming project aimed at supporting Thailand's 2050 net-zero target.
'No rush' to install solar panels
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/12/2025
» Homeowners should not rush into installing rooftop solar panels in the hope of securing tax rebates before the government's official programme begins, according to MEA Smart Energy Solution (MEAei), a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.
SMEs better placed to tap 'Quick Big Win' solar projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/10/2025
» Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) conducting business related to solar panels should gain greater opportunities to benefit from the government's large solar power development projects, scheduled to launch next month, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Government targets B720bn of clean energy investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Energy Ministry aims to generate 720 billion baht in investment for energy development projects, notably solar power and carbon capture storage, putting Thailand on a fast track towards its net-zero goal, achieving it 15 years sooner than the target date.
Ministry to ease blow of subsidy ending
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/11/2024
» The Energy Ministry is planning to launch measures to soften the impact of expiring biofuel price subsidies in 2027, as the fuels become more expensive, affecting palm and sugar cane growers.
PTG eyes coffee expansion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/10/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil retailer, plans to spend 6-7 billion baht next year on expanding and upgrading its petrol stations, while growing its Punthai Coffee brand.
Federation of Thai Industries disappointed by new power plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/07/2024
» The state plan to reduce biomass and biogas fuels in the new power development plan (PDP) has disappointed the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), which wants the authorities to maintain or increase their proportion to make better use of agricultural waste.
Biofuels to spur investments of B114bn
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/06/2024
» Biofuels, including gasohol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are expected to help generate new investment worth 114 billion baht in the oil business over the next 13 years as Thailand shifts towards cleaner fuels, according to a revised national oil plan.
Climate change bill ramps up efforts to cut emissions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/06/2024
» Thailand's first climate change bill is prompting businesses to step up efforts to fight global warming, with a recent project co-developed by Chevron Thailand and Prince of Songkla University aiming to cut carbon dioxide emissions for rubber plantations.
Thailand motorcycle sales could slip
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2024
» Thai Honda Co, a manufacturer and distributor of motorcycles, expects domestic sales to dip slightly this year to 1.7-1.75 million units because of rule changes enforced to control high household debt.