Showing 21 - 30 of 61
Asia Green plans for surge in coal imports
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/12/2016
» SET-listed coal trader Asia Green Energy (AGE) expects a 30-35% rise in coal sales next year due to strong demand in Asia.
Ratch delays plans for fourth unit at Hongsa plant
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 21/11/2016
» The plan to build the fourth unit of the Hongsa power plant of SET-listed Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH), Thailand's largest private power producer, is being delayed pending the Laotian government's decision on the country's power development policy.
Kingsgate turns down takeover bid
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 02/11/2016
» Sydney-based Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd has rejected the "opportunistic and inadequate" takeover offer from Singapore-based Northern Gulf Petroleum International Ltd.
Thai Oil: Plan to raise output still on course
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 17/10/2016
» SET-listed Thai Oil Plc (TOP), Thailand's largest oil refiner, is still on track to expand its capacity by another 100,000 tonnes to add value to its bunker oil by converting it into petrol, said Atikom Terbsiri, the president and chief executive.
Tevin: PTT capex to rise for innovation
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/10/2016
» SET-listed PTT Plc, the country's oil and gas conglomerate, is about to increase its five-year capital expenditure (capex) amount, expecting to spend more on innovations that would generate additional sustainable revenue.
Power to the people
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 10/10/2016
» Around 10 years ago, a young man set off to study electrical power engineering at university after finishing secondary school. His ambition at that time was energised by a dream of becoming the head of the country's power generating authority. But while life has taken him down a different path, it is one that is equally as bright.
Banpu uses IPO to fund growth
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 06/10/2016
» Banpu Power Plc expects its 648.5 million initial public offering (IPO) shares to start trading on Oct 28, with the proceeds used to raise power-generating capacity to 4,300 megawatts by 2020.
Tak to get first border SEZ, heavy industry still on hold
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 13/09/2016
» The government's attempt to launch the first special economic zone (SEZ) in Tak province is expected to start by early next year with a border trade facilitation zone, but an industrial estate zone for heavy industry is unlikely to be set up in the near term, say local businesses.
Banpu to raise Chaffee stake
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 12/09/2016
» Banpu Plc, a SET-listed coal miner and power generator, is considering raising its stake in the US-based Chaffee Corners Joint Exploration Agreement (JEA), says Somruedee Chaimongkol, Banpu president and chief executive.
25 new licences sweeten sugar output
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 07/09/2016
» The government has approved licences for investors to build 25 new sugar factories, raising the number of sugar producers to 79 over the next five years, says the Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).