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Egat to backstop clean power supply
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is expected to regain a key role as the largest power supplier, surpassing private companies as it supports the country's transition to clean energy.
Bangchak's BBGI preps B2 billion plan for bio-LNG plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/09/2025
» A plan to turn wastewater into bio-liquefied natural gas (bio-LNG), a new fuel for power generation, is expected to be finalised in two years under a 2-billion-baht budget allocated by BBGI, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation.
Bangchak unit investing B2bn in bio-LNG venture
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/09/2025
» A plan to turn wastewater into bio-liquefied natural gas (bio-LNG), a new fuel for power generation, is expected to be finalised in two years under a 2-billion-baht budget allocated by BBGI, the biotechnology arm of the Thai energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation.
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.
Gulf prudent about new investment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/06/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a telecom operator, is adopting a cautious approach to new investment this year to avoid risks caused by global economic and political uncertainties.
Ratch allots B15bn for capacity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/03/2025
» SET-listed Ratch Group, the power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is funnelling 15 billion baht into power generation capacity expansion this year, steering away from new investment in non-power businesses.
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.
BBGI aims to fuel ships with bio-LNG
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2025
» BBGI, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, plans to supply a cleaner fuel called "bio-LNG" to ships, replacing liquified natural gas (LNG) and supporting the global campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
Egat aims to turn hydropower dams into giant 'batteries'
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/11/2024
» Three more hydropower dams operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will be developed into giant "batteries" under a 90-billion-baht investment to supply clean power to the country, easing concerns about insufficient electricity generated by solar and wind power.