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EGATi moves to relax legal barriers on investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/04/2026
» Egat International (EGATi), a wholly owned subsidiary of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), is seeking to remove legal restrictions that have long limited its investment decisions.
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.
Cambodian power deal to be cancelled
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a Thai government power distribution arm, is preparing to terminate a power purchase agreement with Cambodia following the disconnection of electricity transmission to the neighbouring country during the current territorial dispute.
Bangchak unit plans 2 new solar farms in Taiwan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/06/2025
» SET-listed BCPG, the power generation arm of the energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, is continuing to grow its business in Taiwan by developing two new solar farms, in line with the government's renewable energy acceleration policy.
Nam Ngum 3 dropped from hydropower list
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/02/2025
» Energy authorities have removed Nam Ngum 3 hydropower plant from a list of four potential hydropower projects that are set to sell electricity to Thailand, says a source at the Energy Ministry.
Bangkok Cable bullish on tie-up with HiTHIUM
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/02/2025
» Bangkok Cable Co, a local electrical wire and cable manufacturer, is preparing to embark on a new business aimed at solving the unstable supply of renewable power, having established a partnership with HiTHIUM, a Chinese manufacturer of battery energy storage systems.
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 keen to expedite 15 solar farm projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/11/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) wants to accelerate the development of 15 planned floating solar farm projects with a total capacity of 2,656 megawatts on the reservoirs of its six hydroelectric dams under the new national power development plan (PDP) of 2024.
Susco, IFS launch Beyond Leasing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2024
» SET-listed Susco Plc, a local oil retailer, is putting a greater emphasis on non-oil businesses by establishing electric vehicle (EV) and car financing businesses as part of its efforts to depend less on the oil trade, which is prone to global price fluctuations.
Egco ups US presence via stake in Compass Portfolio
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/11/2023
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), the power generation arm of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is going to clinch a deal to acquire a 50% stake in US-based Compass Portfolio, which has three power plants under its ownership.