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Higher power prices prompts push for solar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/03/2026
» Small businesses and households are being urged to reduce their reliance on the state electricity grid and adopt solar power solutions, as global energy price volatility threatens to drive up costs, despite Thailand's capped power tariffs, according to solar firms.
New minister set to face raft of clean power challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/09/2025
» Ongoing work to draft a new version of the much-delayed power development plan (PDP) and the state plan to promote clean power trade are challenges for Auttapol Rerkpiboon, the likely next energy minister.
Nam Ngum 3 dropped from hydropower list
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/02/2025
» Energy authorities have removed Nam Ngum 3 hydropower plant from a list of four potential hydropower projects that are set to sell electricity to Thailand, says a source at the Energy Ministry.
BBGI predicts higher 2025 revenue
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/12/2024
» The launch of two new bio-based products is expected to help drive revenue next year for BBGI, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, says senior executive vice-president Daechapon Lersuwanaroj.
Biofuels to help ramp up BBGI's income
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/05/2024
» SET-listed BBGI, the biotechnology arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, expects a significant increase in revenue driven by key businesses such as biofuels that have a promising business outlook following Bangchak's takeover of Esso (Thailand) Plc.
PTTGC looks to recycling and bio-based products
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/02/2024
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC), Thailand's largest petrochemical producer by capacity, is joining state efforts to build a sustainable future for the country by focusing on bio-based products and recycling businesses.
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.
TPCH planning to join state programme
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/04/2022
» TPC Power Holding Plc (TPCH), the renewable energy arm of engineering and construction service provider Thai Polycons Plc, plans to join the state programme to sell electricity to manufacturers who demand more clean energy as part of their production.
PTT-Egat co-invest in LNG depot
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/02/2022
» State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has signed a joint venture agreement with PTT Plc to co-invest in the second liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal project in Rayong as part of the government plan to develop a regional LNG trade hub.
Gas-fired plant to get the nod
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/07/2021
» Government agencies are set to approve a 1,400-megawatt gas-fired power plant project in Surat Thani this year, replacing two highly contentious coal-fired power plant projects in the southern region.