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Thailand plans stricter power purchase rules for data centres
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand plans to tighten the rules for investors in data centres and other businesses that use a large amount of electricity, requiring them to provide a bank guarantee or collateral to secure power purchases.
Petroleum law changes put on hold
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has finished drafting amendments to the Petroleum Act to ensure the continuity of petroleum production when licences expire, avoiding delays that can result in expensive electricity bills.
PTTEP preps carbon capture facility
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/01/2026
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is preparing to build Thailand's first carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at its Arthit gas field this year, marking a major step in the country's efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach its net-zero target.
Energy minister focuses on future
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/11/2025
» Not all projects fit the government's promoted "Quick Big Win" policy, but that is not stopping Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon from acting on efforts he sees as useful.
Solar power push for household rooftops
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/09/2024
» Energy authorities are considering buying more solar power from households as part of efforts to promote clean energy and increase installation of rooftop solar panels, says an energy official.
Draft seeks to better regulate fuel prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/09/2024
» A draft law to empower energy authorities to better regulate domestic oil and cooking gas prices is progressing towards parliament for approval, which could be a key energy policy under the nascent Paetongtarn Shinawatra regime.
Call for hearing on fuel price bill
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/07/2024
» The Energy Ministry's latest efforts at tightening control of domestic oil and cooking gas prices under a new bill requires a public hearing to examine its impact on oil traders and government revenue, says an energy expert.
New body proposed to regulate energy prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/07/2024
» Energy authorities will be given more power to regulate domestic oil and cooking gas prices through taxes and subsidies under a new law, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Farmers in line for subsidised fuel
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/10/2023
» Energy authorities are planning to apply a "green fuel" or non-tax fuel programme for farmers, allowing them to buy oil at inexpensive prices, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Moving towards a cleaner future
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/05/2021
» The state's 20-year effort to promote renewable resources for power generation along with the use of biofuels for cars might draw praise and raise awareness amongst people about clean energy but it is not enough for Thailand to meet more ambitious goals.