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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.
Agency bids to cut cost of renewables for state
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo) is working on a proposal to have the government buy renewable electricity from power companies at cheaper prices to reduce electricity bills for businesses and households, says an Eppo official.
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.
Regulator launches green tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/01/2025
» Thailand has started imposing the utility green tariff (UGT) for the first time, requiring companies to pay 4.21 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) if they opt to use renewable power.
Power tariff faces trim of 17 satang
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/01/2025
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) expects to reduce the power tariff by 0.17 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), leading to cheaper electricity bills, if the government agrees to reduce its spending on a policy to promote investment in renewable energy.
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).
Minister vows to keep lid on fuel and power prices
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/10/2024
» Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga insists that the government will continue to cap domestic energy prices, notably diesel and electricity, to help consumers and businesses deal with the economic slowdown.
Talks with Laos focus on renewable effort
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/10/2024
» Thai authorities are planning to hold talks with the Laos government to jointly promote more use of renewable energy across borders, accelerating efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Gunkul suspends cannabis investment amid confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/05/2024
» SET-listed Gunkul Engineering, a renewable energy developer that diversified into the cannabis and hemp business three years ago, is suspending further investment in cannabis based on its nearly 2-billion-baht budget, pending clarity from the government regarding its policy on the drug.
New green aviation fuel venture formed
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/04/2024
» A new sustainable aviation fuel company is being set up through a collaboration between Energy Absolute Plc (EA) and Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services (BAFS), in a bid to serve demand for cleaner fuel to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.