Showing 1 - 10 of 16
Oil drilling set to increase
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) is preparing to restart oil and gas exploration and production projects once a new government takes office following the Feb 8 general election, in a bid to attract multi-billion-baht investments and strengthen Thailand's long-term energy security.
Call to reform outdated oil laws to protect energy security
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/01/2026
» PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand's leading oil and gas company, has warned that outdated petroleum laws could threaten the country's energy security if they are not revised soon.
PTT unit inks deal to buy LNG from Oman
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/09/2024
» PTT International Trading, a subsidiary of PTT Plc, has continued its commitment to gas price stability by securing a five-year contract to buy 300,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman.
Price caps lead to slight increase in fuel usage
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/01/2024
» Fuel consumption in Thailand rose 0.9% year-on-year to 152 million litres per day during the first 11 months of last year, driven by price caps and the tourism recovery, according to the Department of Energy Business.
Diesel price to fall below B30 on Wednesday
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/09/2023
» The domestic diesel price will be reduced by two baht a litre to 29.94 baht on Wednesday morning, the oil retailers PTT and Bangchak announced on Tuesday night.
BGRIM to start importing LNG in 2024
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/08/2023
» SET-listed B.Grimm Power (BGRIM), an energy developer with the largest capacity in the small power producer segment, plans to start importing its first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) next year, adding competition to the Thai gas market, which should eventually lead to cheaper gas for power plants.
Cheaper gas for power plants foreseen
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/08/2023
» SET-listed B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) plans to start importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) next year, bringing competition to the Thai gas market, which should eventually lead to cheaper gas for power plants.
Chevron eyeing potential in Ubon field
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/08/2022
» Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Co is conducting a joint study on ways to reduce costs during the development of the offshore Ubon petroleum field in the Gulf of Thailand, which has the potential to become a new oil source.
PSC in focus amid efforts to up output
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/06/2022
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) is working closely with PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) on new gas production at the Erawan gas block to take advantage of a production-sharing contract (PSC).
Gas rigs transform into undersea paradise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/06/2022
» Retired oil and gas production rigs are being developed into a tourist attraction for the first time in Thailand, in an attempt to create a new diving destination in the South.