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Coal units restarted to curb electricity costs
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the restart of two decommissioned units at the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in a bid to contain rising electricity bills.
Penalties vowed for gas gouging
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/03/2026
» Caretaker energy minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon has vowed to take action against petrol station operators who charge prices that exceed government-regulated, subsidised levels, while pledging to intensify efforts to ensure smooth oil distribution nationwide.
Bangchak insists moves comply with regulations
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/09/2025
» Energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) has asserted its share trade and changes to the boards of directors comply with regulations, following news reports of a significant share purchase by Alpha Chartered Energy.
Bangchak's BBGI preps B2 billion plan for bio-LNG plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/09/2025
» A plan to turn wastewater into bio-liquefied natural gas (bio-LNG), a new fuel for power generation, is expected to be finalised in two years under a 2-billion-baht budget allocated by BBGI, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation.
Bangchak announces oil discovery at Talisker well in Norway
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangchak Corporation Plc, an energy conglomerate, has announced a crude oil discovery at the Talisker exploration well in the Brage field, Norway.
Commission to maintain current power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2025
» Electricity bills during the last four months of this year will not be further reduced as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided to maintain the current power tariff despite positive factors that could lead to a lower rate.
Oil auctions herald new Thai supplies
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/03/2025
» Authorities are hopeful for the development of nine new petroleum fields to increase long-term energy supply in Thailand, following an official invitation for investors to apply for an auction for onshore petroleum exploration and production licences.
OR allots B60.4bn for new investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/12/2024
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) will allocate over 60.4 billion baht for new investment, with the aim of maintaining its status as a leading oil retailer, supporting non-oil businesses and embarking on more investment overseas.
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.
WHA to become sustainable using tech
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/11/2024
» WHA Group aims to meet key sustainability goals by 2029 after becoming a tech-driven company next year, says group chief executive Jareeporn Jarukornsakul.