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Weak demand results in suspension of 4 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/10/2025
» Sluggish economic growth has prompted energy authorities to halt the operations of four power plants and delay the opening of a fifth to avoid a financial burden for electricity producers and buyers, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
Thailand reaffirms green pledges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/01/2025
» Despite an unimpressive end to COP29, the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thailand remains committed to its campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to accelerating its progress.
Power tariff 'won't exceed B4.25 this year'
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2024
» Power tariffs are likely to stay in the range of 4.20 to 4.25 baht per kilowatt-hour until the end of this year, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Power tariff capped at B4.20 a unit
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has confirmed a decision to cap power tariffs at 4.20 baht per unit of electricity from this month until the end of April.
Energy Ministry introduces outline for dynamic growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2019
» The Energy Ministry has announced 10 urgent action plans for 2020 to support living expenses for Thais, maintain the country's energy security and become a regional leader in the sector.
Public hearings set for new community scheme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/10/2019
» The Energy Ministry plans to hold public hearings for stakeholders to finalise the details and conditions of community-owned power projects under the "Energy for All" scheme within the next couple of months.
New gas outline close to complete
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/07/2019
» The Energy Ministry is proceeding with a new draft of the national gas plan 2018-37, expecting to get the green light from Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong next week.
Private solar power buying gets go-ahead
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/06/2018
» Energy policymakers gave the green light to start buying solar power generated from private buildings and households once again after postponing the programme for more than four years.
Analysts worried about gas auctions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/05/2018
» Energy analysts are anxious about the possibility of further delays in the upcoming auction for the two gas blocks in the Gulf of Thailand, even as policymakers kicked off the official bidding on April 23.
PTTEP eager for gas bids to start
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/03/2018
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), the SET-listed oil and gas drilling arm of national oil firm PTT Plc, is calling on the government to speed up auctions of the Bongkot and Erawan gas fields.