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Weak demand results in suspension of 4 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/10/2025
» Sluggish economic growth has prompted energy authorities to halt the operations of four power plants and delay the opening of a fifth to avoid a financial burden for electricity producers and buyers, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Siam Gas and Petrochemical anticipates 10% growth in sales
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/06/2025
» SET-listed Siam Gas and Petrochemical (SGP), Thailand's second-largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader, expects sales to grow by 10% this year, improving revenue, though earnings and profit fell in the first quarter.
Avaada Energy prepares to raise funds via IPO
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/05/2025
» Avaada Energy Private Ltd (AEPL), an Indian renewable energy firm owned by Global Power Generation Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of PTT Plc, is preparing to raise funds under its initial public offering (IPO) scheme in India.
LNG imports may create hub status
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/05/2025
» The government's plan to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US could not only ease the trade imbalance between the two countries, but also lead to a new business opportunity.
LNG purchases may ease trade imbalance with US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/04/2025
» Energy authorities are working on a plan to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to help the government deal with the trade imbalance that led Washington to impose a high tariff on Thai exports.
Bangchak to make tender for Esso shares
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/02/2025
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) is restructuring its business for greater operational flexibility by making a tender offer to acquire all remaining shares in Esso Thailand, which was previously taken over by Bangchak and renamed Bangchak Sriracha Plc (BSRC).
Egat to extend the lives of coal-fired power stations
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/11/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to refurbish two coal-fired power generation units in a move to extend their service life and prolong the supply of low-cost electricity to the country.
Fuel fund vows to keep diesel prices low
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) will continue to keep domestic diesel prices at less than 33 baht per litre after the current subsidy scheme ended on Thursday, as its financial status has improved following a drop in global oil prices.
Egat eyes extending service life of 2 lignite-fired units
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/10/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is planning to extend the service life of two lignite-fired power generation units for a certain period, before decommissioning all its power plants in Lampang to promote clean energy.