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Demand shifts result in national oil plan rejig
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/12/2025
» The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Shares rise on optimism about Trump-Xi talks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rallied on Friday as confirmation that the leaders of the United States and China would meet raised hopes for progress on trade talks ahead of a looming tariff deadline.
Bangchak details restructuring drive
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/09/2025
» SET-listed Bangchak Corporation is restructuring its businesses to boost its revenue and follow the global energy consumption trend that still depends on fossil fuels.
Biofuel for ships yields promise
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/07/2025
» Major energy companies are interested in launching biofuel for ships as demand for this cleaner fuel is expected to rise, following a requirement issued by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Thailand's refiners adjust to clean energy
Business, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's refining industry is adapting to evolving market dynamics influenced by clean fuel policies. The industry has undergone structural changes due to mergers and acquisitions that have altered refiners' long-term business strategies amid changing dynamics in both domestic and regional markets.
The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges
Reuters, Published on 10/03/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA - Prices of cooking oil could be buoyed up for years by stagnating production and a biodiesel push in top producer Indonesia that are making traditionally cheap palm oil costlier, eliminating an advantage that also curbed prices of rival oils.
Petchsrivichai hunts for used cooking oil
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/03/2025
» Greater demand for both cooking oil and used cooking oil is causing SET-listed Petchsrivichai Enterprise Plc, a local palm oil manufacturer, to expand production and run a campaign to acquire more used cooking oil for resale.
Proposed battery tax rejig to reward energy efficiency
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet next month a revision of the battery tax from a flat rate for all battery types to a tiered rate, with more efficient batteries subject to a lower levy than less efficient batteries.
Thai cabinet approves carbon tax
Reuters, Published on 21/01/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to levy a carbon tax of 200 baht per ton of carbon emissions as part of the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, said Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Asian equities revive after slow start to 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was steady near a two-year high as investors fret about United States interest rates staying higher for longer. Worries about tariffs and China's economy also kept a lid on gains.