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Four companies to jointly invest in 15 power plants
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/04/2024
» Local power and waste management companies have teamed up to co-invest in 12 waste-to-energy power plants and three refuse-derived fuel production facilities in a move to support the state's bio-, circular and green economic policy.
Power demand hits record amid heat wave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2024
» Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.
Call to hike renewable proportion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2024
» The government is being urged to increase the proportion of renewable power generation to more than the target of 50% set in the power development plan (PDP), which is scheduled to be finalised in the second quarter of this year.
Nex Point looks to Asean's growing EV market
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/04/2024
» The global campaign against carbon dioxide emissions is not only benefiting electric vehicle sales in Thailand, but also fuelling EV growth in Southeast Asia.
Diesel price rising by another 50 satang
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/04/2024
» Diesel prices will rise by 50 satang a litre on Saturday after an excise tax cut for the fuel expires, energy policy makers said on Friday.
New Energy Plus Solutions foresees 66% growth in earnings
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/04/2024
» An older demographic and greater use of electric vehicles (EV) are the driving forces behind the solar power business in Thailand, says New Energy Plus Solutions Co (NEPS), which expects 66% growth in its earnings this year from sales of rooftop solar panels and installation.
Diesel subsidy possible if excise tax cut ends
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/04/2024
» The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) says it will continue to subsidise retail diesel prices if the government decides to end the diesel excise tax cut.
PTT touts hydrogen as fuel of the future
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/04/2024
» While electric vehicles (EVs) gain in popularity as an option to replace oil-powered cars, hydrogen still holds promise as a future energy that may suit mobility technology and help reduce air pollutants, says national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Bangchak preps Norway petroleum facility
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2024
» SET-listed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation continues to expand its petroleum business in Norway by developing a new production facility at the offshore Brasse petroleum field in the North Sea.
PTG set to popularise Subway in Thailand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/04/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil retailer, intends to rebrand the Subway fast-food restaurant, which is not widely popular in Thailand, after securing a master franchise agreement from Subway International BV.