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Energy minister lays out goals
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/10/2014
» The top priorities of the Energy Ministry are to solve the distortion in prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) and find new sources for the power sector, says Energy Minister Narongchai Akrasanee.
Energy chief to prioritise OCA
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/09/2014
» Newly appointed Energy Minister Narongchai Akrasanee has turned his attention to development of the prolonged offshore overlapping claims area (OCA) in conjunction with the first task of the new foreign minister.
Solar firms ask for protection
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/09/2014
» Ekarat Solar Co, Thailand's top maker of solar modules, is urging the new government to adopt measures to shield the local industry from unfair competition.
PEA projects 500 MW more in solar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/08/2014
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), the country's sole buyer of electricity from very small power producers, expects to see solar farms licensed for 500 megawatts to start operation by next year.
MEA plans new company to provide more services
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/08/2014
» The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) plans to diversify its business into energy services through wholly owned MEA Energy Solution Co to increase revenue and asset utilisation, says new governor Somchai Roadrungwasinkul.
TOP sets aside $1.18bn for upgrades
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/04/2014
» SET-listed Thai Oil Plc (TOP), the country's largest oil refiner, plans to mobilise funds of US$1.18 billion over the next two years for finance its future investments.
ITE looks to solar, wind
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/11/2013
» Italthai Engineering Co (ITE), a leading engineering and construction service provider, expects revenue to grow by 53% to 6.15 billion baht in the next five years, thanks to rising demand for renewable energy.
Carrier sets up venture with B.Grimm
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/08/2013
» US-based Carrier, the world's leader in air conditioning and refrigeration products, targets doubling its sales in the residential air conditioner market in Thailand within three years.
York manufacturer to ice Thai air-conditioner market
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/08/2013
» Johnson Controls International (Thailand) Co, the local manufacturer and distributor of York brand air conditioners, expects revenue to grow 20-25% to 1 billion baht the next fiscal year starting in October, thanks to growing energy concerns among property owners and developers.
Srithai puts B1.7bn overseas plant scheme on fast track
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/04/2013
» To take advantage of the baht appreciation, Srithai Superware Plc, Thailand's top plastic products manufacturer, is speeding up its planned 1.7-billion-baht investment to increase output in neighbouring countries, says chairman and president Sanan Angubolkul.