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Petrochemical sector faces stagnant year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/02/2026
» Thailand's petrochemical industry is expected to confront another flat year, with leading firms pressured to adjust by cutting costs and rolling out value‑added products to stay afloat.
Renewables expansion facing fresh challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/01/2026
» Caretaker prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul's decision to dissolve the House adds challenges to the state push for a transition to clean energy in 2026.
Susco shifts to dining, shopping
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/10/2025
» Local oil retailer Susco Plc is rebranding its image by turning petrol stations into "Susco Squares", offering eating and shopping options to motorists.
GC eager to expand its biorefinery
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/07/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (GC), the petrochemical arm of PTT Plc, is looking ahead to its biorefinery expansion to serve growing demand for green products, notably sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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.
OR eyes move into quick meal business
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/05/2025
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is planning to venture into the quick meal business if ongoing talks with partners are successful.
Bangchak puts SAF return on investment at 5-7 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/04/2025
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc expects it will be 5-7 years before it generates enough revenue to recoup its investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), though some prospective customers have postponed plans to legally require aircraft operators to use this biofuel.
New partnership to turn cooking oil into aviation fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/04/2025
» Industrial officials have joined hands with businesses to support a project to convert used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in a bid to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
OR forges ahead with Cambodia drive
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/03/2025
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) continues to expand in Cambodia, with a first "concept" Cafe Amazon branch recently opening to mark the company's decision to make the neighbouring country its second business base.
IRPC realistic on glum prospects for petrochemical sector
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2025
» Another challenging year awaits the petrochemical industry as it continues to deal with a supply glut, while a hotter trade war between the US and China could impact the sector, says IRPC Plc, the petrochemical arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.