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Oil refineries in the spotlight
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/04/2026
» A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand denies oil refineries profiting from war
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand (PTIT) has denied an allegation that oil refineries are reaping a profit following a surge in their gross refinery margin (GRM) during the Mideast conflict, which is driving up domestic oil prices.
Fuel usage declined 0.2% in 2025
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/02/2026
» Thailand's total fuel consumption dipped slightly last year, falling by 0.2% year-on-year due to the economic slowdown, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
Power bill price speculation 'inconclusive'
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/11/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) says it is too early to conclude that electricity prices will fall as more data centres are developed in the country.
Thailand set to finally embrace nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» A proposal to install small modular reactors (SMRs) in Thailand looks set to gain momentum amid corporate interest in using the technology to ensure stable power supplies and support the national plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Gulf hits renewable target 5 years early
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/06/2025
» SET-listed Gulf Development, Thailand's largest energy company by market value and a telecom operator, has achieved its target to increase its renewable power proportion to 40% of total electricity generation capacity following a recent investment in solar farms.
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.
PJW anticipating buoyant performance this year
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/05/2025
» Thai plastic moulding operator Panjawattana Plastics Plc (PJW) expects its performance this year to mimic results in 2023 thanks to revenue from its mainstream products and a new business.
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.