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Banpu seeks clean energy symphonics
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/11/2025
» This year marks the first for energy conglomerate Banpu Plc's "symphony" of businesses seeking to accelerate the company's transition to clean energy.
Banpu Power preparing for merger with parent company
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/10/2025
» SET-listed Banpu Power is expected to merge with its parent firm Banpu Plc to enhance business operations as Banpu continues its shift towards clean energy development.
Energy regulator’s proposal for reducing bills rejected
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has rejected a proposal by energy regulators to change conditions in contracts with renewable power firms in order to bring down electricity prices.
Regulator eyes opinion on new power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/11/2024
» Businesses and households are being asked to decide whether they want the power tariff, which is used to calculate electricity bills, to remain unchanged or increase by 26-31% early next year, though fuel costs are projected to decrease, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
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).
Gulf targets 20% chunk of energy up for auction
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/10/2024
» Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's largest private power producer by market value, wants to win the rights to develop new power plants, with capacity accounting for 20% of the 3.6-gigawatt total to be offered in the second-phase auction of renewable energy development projects.
New renewables outlay tallies B300bn
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/10/2024
» Investment in new renewable energy development in Thailand is expected to reach 300 billion baht in value as authorities accelerate efforts to promote clean power usage, says an Energy Ministry official.
Power bills poised to rise later this year
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/07/2024
» Businesses and households in Thailand are likely to pay higher electricity bills later this year as the power tariff is set to increase from 4.18 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) during the cool season, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Govt eyes stronger energy ties with Russia
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/10/2023
» Deputy Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga yesterday urged Russia to supply affordable energy to Thailand.