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Government gets tough on CO2
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/04/2024
» Thailand is expected to start enforcing a new law outlining measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions within this year, helping the state and business sectors better deal with climate change, says Rachata Phisitbanakorn, assistant to the natural resources and environment minister.
May Bangkok summit to discuss key challenges
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/02/2024
» Energy policymakers are expected to gather for a forum in Bangkok in May to discuss challenges in energy development, especially the transition from fossil fuel-based power generation to renewable-derived electricity, according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
A subtle dance on energy talks
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/02/2024
» The meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet last week revived hope for joint petroleum exploration and production between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand.
Srettha sees fuel bonanza in the Gulf
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is promising to uncover “treasure” from the overlapping claims area (OCA), believed to have rich fossil fuel deposits, in an effort to source cheaper fuel and bring down electricity prices as the country moves towards green energy.
Pundits fret over OCA discussions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/02/2024
» Thailand needs to speed up talks concerning a joint gas production prospect with Cambodia at their overlapping claim area (OCA) as the global trend for clean energy could hinder new petroleum development projects, which are blamed for emitting carbon dioxide, say energy experts.
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.
PTT to assist in efforts to cut power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/12/2023
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is expected to help the government reduce the power tariff early next year by using money from a fine worth 4.3 billion baht the company is charging its gas supplier for not complying with a gas purchase contract, says an energy official.
State wants to cap 2024 power tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/12/2023
» Energy authorities are working to cap next year's power tariff at 4.1 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) as suggested by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who disagrees with an earlier proposal to increase the rate to 4.68 baht per unit, says Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Power firm GPSC upbeat on India
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/11/2023
» SET-listed GPSC, the power generation arm of the national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, expects further growth of its renewable energy business in India after a subsidiary won a 1.4-gigawatt solar power development project.
Prime Road maintains B1.4bn revenue target
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/11/2023
» SET-listed Prime Road Power, an operator of solar farms and provider of solar panel installation services, is maintaining its revenue projection at 1.4 billion baht this year thanks to additional electricity generation capacity and higher purchase orders for its solar panel business, says chairman and founder Somprasong Panjalak.