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Egat to launch third floating solar project
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has announced plans to outsource engineering, procurement and construction firms for the development of a third solar floating project on the Srinagarind Dam reservoir, according to the deputy governor for power plant development and renewable energy.
Egat's share of power generation set to ease
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/06/2024
» Thailand's total electricity supply is expected to reach 112,400 megawatts in 13 years, with power companies gaining a greater share of power generation for the country, according to the new power development plan (PDP).
Push for new power trade system
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/05/2024
» Businesses are repeating their call for the government to change the country's electricity trade from the decade-long enhanced single buyer (ESB) system because it does not facilitate increased use of renewable power.
Preparing for the green utility tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2024
» The announcement of a green utility tariff (GUT), scheduled for February, is expected to mark a significant step in renewable energy use to support local businesses and draw foreign investment.
Egat, PTT seek new heads amid transition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/01/2024
» The Electricity Authority of Thailand (Egat) and national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc are selecting two new executives to succeed their current leaders, hoping to further drive the organisations through challenges caused by the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in Thailand.
BCPG planning to sell solar farms in Japan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/12/2023
» BCPG Plc, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Group, has decided to sell all nine of its solar farms in Japan in a move to adjust a long-term renewable energy investment.
Gas trader WP sees 7.3% revenue gain in 2024
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/11/2023
» SET-listed WP Energy, Thailand's second-largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader by sales volume, expects sales growth of 2.5% and revenue growth of 7.3% next year, despite the state's policy of capping domestic LPG prices.
Bangchak completes acquisition of Esso
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/10/2023
» SET-listed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation has completed its purchase of shares in Esso Thailand via a tender offer, valued at 3.54 billion baht, leading to a total of 76.3% ownership in Esso Thailand.
Second phase of scheme promotes biomass crops
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/10/2023
» Authorities are preparing for the second phase of the "Energy for All" renewable scheme, aiming to encourage farmers to grow "energy crops" to serve power plants that are expected to have electricity generation capacity of 200 megawatts.
Bangchak to gain from acquistion of Esso unit
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/09/2023
» SET-listed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) expects to generate synergy by combining its business with Esso Thailand and anticipates gaining an additional 3 billion baht from the move within 2025 following its recent acquisition of the company.