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Calls to start petroleum production talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's plan to cooperate with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) that lies between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand has become a highly contentious issue as opponents have voiced concerns regarding the impact on Thai sovereignty.
Review of national energy stance urged
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/11/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reiterated its call to the government to seriously consider its proposal of setting up a public-private committee on energy to better manage national energy, following changes in America's energy policy under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
Regulator prepares for nuclear energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/11/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will start looking into the legal aspects of a small modular reactor project this month to prepare Thailand for using nuclear energy as observers voice concerns over a decline in domestic gas supply and uncertainty surrounding Thai-Cambodian talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA).
Urgent need for quick talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/10/2024
» The government should set up a Thai-Cambodian joint technical committee to speed up talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) between the two countries as gas production from existing blocks in the Gulf of Thailand is declining, says the Petroleum Institute of Thailand (PTIT).
Fresh call for Cambodian talks on untapped fuel field
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Petroleum Institute of Thailand is pushing energy and foreign affairs authorities to engage in talks with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA), as there has been no progress on the issue since early this year.
A subtle dance on energy talks
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/02/2024
» The meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet last week revived hope for joint petroleum exploration and production between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand.
Srettha sees fuel bonanza in the Gulf
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is promising to uncover “treasure” from the overlapping claims area (OCA), believed to have rich fossil fuel deposits, in an effort to source cheaper fuel and bring down electricity prices as the country moves towards green energy.
Round 25 bidding 'by end of the year'
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/02/2024
» A new auction for petroleum exploration and production in nine onshore blocks will be organised by the end of the year to support the state's efforts to increase the domestic petroleum supply, according to the Department of Mineral Fuels.
Pundits fret over OCA discussions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2024
» Thailand needs to speed up talks concerning a joint gas production prospect with Cambodia at their overlapping claim area (OCA) as the global trend for clean energy could hinder new petroleum development projects, which are blamed for emitting carbon dioxide, say energy experts.
Farmers in line for subsidised fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/10/2023
» Energy authorities are planning to apply a "green fuel" or non-tax fuel programme for farmers, allowing them to buy oil at inexpensive prices, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.