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The next guardians of the sea
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/07/2025
» When Natyada Thuasawad gazes upon the vast sea, she sees assets. A student at Prince of Songkla University, Ms Natyada said the sea is a key source of revenue for Thailand, offering people food and exciting tourist attractions along shorelines and on islands.
Egco acquires 49% interest in US clean power projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/06/2025
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), a power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has acquired a 49% share in clean power projects in the US, stepping up efforts to reach its goal of having renewable energy assets account for 30% of the company's total assets within five years.
Marrying energy and the environment
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2025
» The mission for Electricity Generating (Egco) Plc is simple but challenging -- reduce carbon dioxide emissions while continuing to increase revenue.
Egco withdraws investment in Risec
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/01/2025
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), the power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has withdrawn all investment in a gas-fired power plant owned by US-based Risec Holdings LLC, to seek new business opportunities in other investment projects.
Calls to start petroleum production talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Thailand's plan to cooperate with Cambodia on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) that lies between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand has become a highly contentious issue as opponents have voiced concerns regarding the impact on Thai sovereignty.
Regulator prepares for nuclear energy
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/11/2024
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will start looking into the legal aspects of a small modular reactor project this month to prepare Thailand for using nuclear energy as observers voice concerns over a decline in domestic gas supply and uncertainty surrounding Thai-Cambodian talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA).
Egco offloads stake in US power plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/10/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), a power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has decided to adjust its investment in the US by selling the company's entire 49% stake in RISEC Holding, the operator of a Rhode Island-based combined cycle power plant.
Ratch adds solar farm in Philippines to its portfolio
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/08/2024
» SET-listed Ratch Group, the power generation subsidiary of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is expanding its renewable energy portfolio, with the latest addition being the 74-megawatt Calabanga solar farm in the Philippines, which recently commenced operations.
Susco, IFS launch Beyond Leasing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/07/2024
» SET-listed Susco Plc, a local oil retailer, is putting a greater emphasis on non-oil businesses by establishing electric vehicle (EV) and car financing businesses as part of its efforts to depend less on the oil trade, which is prone to global price fluctuations.
Egco completes US acquisition
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/01/2024
» SET-listed Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), a power generation arm of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has completed the acquisition of US-based Compass Portfolio, enabling the company to earn more revenue from the power business in North America.