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ERC speeds operation of Laos hydropower project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/02/2019
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is planning to accelerate power distribution from the Xayaburi hydroelectric power project in Laos ahead of schedule as the regulator wants to curb the overall power tariff.
BCPG sets massive wind power goal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2019
» SET-listed BCPG Plc, the power business arm of Bangchak Corporation Plc, wants to add 1,000 megawatts through wind power projects in Asia-Pacific during 2019-23.
Stakeholder plays down energy fears
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/07/2018
» Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding (Ratch), one of the investors developing the Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy dam in Laos claims yesterday's collapse will not affect plans to supply energy to Thailand by February next year.
Power capacity reserve to be raised
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/06/2018
» Thailand's 15% electricity generation capacity reserve will be increased following a recent power outage in the Northeast, says Energy Minister Siri Jirapongphan.
PTT to run retail at Udon Thani airport
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 09/12/2016
» SET-listed PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, is branching out into property management, according to a key company official.
Renewables have their day in the sun
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/11/2016
» The boom-and-bust cycle of renewable energy is not a new issue for Thailand, having emerged in 2013 when the government announced a plan to support the fledgling sector.
LPG import to stop from next month
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/06/2016
» The Energy Business Department has reaffirmed Thailand will stop importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from next month for the first time in eight years because of sufficient domestic supply and falling demand, says Witoon Kulcharoenwirat, the department's director-general.
Gas accounts for smaller share
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/12/2015
» Thailand's heavy dependence on natural gas for the power sector has been trimmed to 60% from 70% thanks to greater use of coal and renewable sources, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).