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Oil drilling set to increase
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) is preparing to restart oil and gas exploration and production projects once a new government takes office following the Feb 8 general election, in a bid to attract multi-billion-baht investments and strengthen Thailand's long-term energy security.
Renewables expansion facing fresh challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/01/2026
» Caretaker prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul's decision to dissolve the House adds challenges to the state push for a transition to clean energy in 2026.
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.
Andaman oil to lure global investors
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/12/2025
» Thailand's oil and gas exploration and production scheme in the Andaman Sea is expected to draw leading international petroleum investors within two years, according to the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
Declining prices set to ease Oil Fuel Fund Office's burden
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/11/2025
» Global crude oil and gas prices are expected to keep falling next year, easing the financial burden of the debt-ridden Oil Fuel Fund, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
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.
Andaman petroleum bids to start soon
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/09/2025
» Energy authorities are planning to call for bids for petroleum exploration and production in the Andaman Sea during the new government's tenure to increase Thai extraction levels.
Bangchak uncertain on petroleum plans
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangchak Corporation has yet to decide whether to re-enter the petroleum business in Asia, though it is collaborating with Chevron Offshore (Thailand) to explore for oil and gas in a potential area in the Gulf of Thailand.
5 firms compete for oil licences
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2025
» Five Thai and foreign energy firms are vying for licences on new onshore petroleum exploration and production projects, part of the state's latest efforts to boost the economy, says the Department of Mineral Fuels.
PTTEP wins gas drilling licence in Algeria
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/06/2025
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) plans to grow its gas business in Africa after its subsidiary was granted a licence for onshore petroleum exploration and production by the Algerian government.