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Offshore oil auction bidding to start soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2025
» Thailand is to invite bids for offshore oil and gas exploration in the Andaman Sea, with cabinet approval expected by the end of this month, according to Energy Ministry permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
Third time lucky for nuclear power?
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2025
» Thailand is embarking on a fresh effort to develop nuclear power generation facilities as part of its plan to increase the nation's supply of clean electricity.
A closer look at the new energy plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/06/2024
» The revised version of the power development plan (PDP), which went through a week-long public hearing ending on June 19, is ready to be forwarded for approval by energy authorities, who expect to implement the plan within this year.
Refineries hit back at tax
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/06/2022
» A proposal to temporarily charge a tax on the oil refinery margin appears to be a last-ditch effort by the government to control soaring energy prices, but major refineries question the move aimed at trimming some of their profits.
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.
EV industry gifted investment privileges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/05/2021
» The National New Generation Vehicle Committee has approved investment privileges for electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery swapping businesses under its plan to develop more EV infrastructure in Thailand.
Oil reserves reduction readied
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/04/2020
» The Department of Energy Business (DOEB) is expected to reduce oil reserves this week to 4% (15 days of average daily consumption) from 6% (21.5 days) in response to low demand due to the pandemic.
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.
EA gears up to bid on Taiwanese wind power project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/12/2019
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA) is preparing to participate in an auction for a wind power project with a capacity of 3,000 megawatts in Taiwan next year.
Ministry speeds up palm oil plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/05/2019
» The Energy Ministry is speeding up a plan to purchase a new block of 200,000 tonnes of crude palm oil after the cabinet acknowledged the measure on Tuesday.