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New net-zero target sparks policy rethink
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/12/2025
» Thailand aims to achieve net zero by 2050, 15 years earlier than previously planned, but reaching that goal will require major changes in the country's energy landscape, with the power sector at the heart of the transition.
Egco ups US presence via stake in Compass Portfolio
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/11/2023
» SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), the power generation arm of the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, is going to clinch a deal to acquire a 50% stake in US-based Compass Portfolio, which has three power plants under its ownership.
Sakol Energy ups RDF production capacity
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/12/2021
» SET-listed Sakol Energy (SKE), a compressed natural gas trader and biomass power plant operator, continues to grow its refuse-derived fuel (RDF) business by increasing RDF production capacity and making premium-grade RDF which has a heating quality similar to coal.
PTT tie-ups diversify its portfolio
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/05/2021
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Group has formed two joint ventures to deepen its diversification into drone technology and plant-based protein businesses.
GPSC ups investment in EV battery production
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/02/2021
» Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), a power generation arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT, is accelerating its spending on electric vehicle (EV) battery production by making a 500-million-baht investment to acquire an 11.1% equity interest in Chinese battery manufacturer Anhui Axxiva New Energy Technology Co (AXXIVA).
ARV tie-ups offer wealth of potential
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/12/2020
» AI and Robotics Ventures (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), is preparing to launch commercial drones next year to help farmers adjust to smart farming as part of efforts to modernise Thai agriculture.
Oil traders offer deals to service cars
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/02/2020
» The Energy Ministry is cooperating with six oil traders to discount prices of products and services for vehicle maintenance to attract motorists, in an effort to deal with the PM2.5 dust problem in the energy sector.
PTTGC ups overseas capex
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/11/2019
» State-owned PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC) aims to boost its overseas investment portfolio to above 50% of total capital expenditure by 2030, up from 30%, to reduce its reliance on domestic oil supply and invest in lucrative foreign markets.
PTT ups R&D spending to handle digital disruption
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/05/2018
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, aims to increase its budget for R&D activities from 3% of annual net profit to deal with several disruptive technologies affecting the sector.
Solartron ups capital by 60%
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/05/2018
» SET-listed solar cell producer and power generator Solartron Plc is increasing its registered capital by 60% to 870.6 million baht to generate cash for its business operation.