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Offshore oil auction bidding to start soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2025
» Thailand is to invite bids for offshore oil and gas exploration in the Andaman Sea, with cabinet approval expected by the end of this month, according to Energy Ministry permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
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.
Minister to axe disputed renewables bidding rule
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/10/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga says he plans to revoke a rule that allows companies with failed bids in the first phase of the renewables scheme to resubmit proposals in the second phase, seeking to avoid criticism of favouritism for certain bidders.
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).
PTTEP banking on Ghasha investment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/08/2024
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) expects its new investment in the Ghasha concession in the United Arab Emirates to increase its petroleum reserves, making them sufficient for sale for up to seven years.
Renewal of gas licence at Pailin shortly
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/11/2023
» The renewal of a licence to produce gas from the Pailin block in the Gulf of Thailand is likely to be processed quickly early next year to avoid problems that could affect domestic gas supply, says the Department of Mineral Fuels.
Star Petroleum sees fall in global oil prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/11/2023
» Global oil prices are likely to decrease during the remainder of this year despite high energy demand, though they remain prone to fluctuations resulting from geopolitical conflicts and economic adjustments in large economies, says Star Petroleum Refining Plc.
Erawan delay no concern for PTTEP
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/12/2021
» A two-year delay for PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) in entering the disputed Erawan gas block to prepare for new gas production will not have a negative impact on its business, says chief executive Montri Rawanchaikul.
PTTEP hopes to access Erawan next month
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2021
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) expects to be able to enter the disputed Erawan gas field in January next year, assuming months-long talks on site access can be concluded within December.
PTTEP hopes to access Erawan next month
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/12/2021
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) expects to be able to enter the disputed Erawan gas field in January next year, assuming months-long talks on site access can be concluded within December.