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Power demand hits record amid heat wave
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/04/2024
» Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C, with a peak temperature of 42C recorded the same day, say energy officials.
Banpu expands in Texas
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/07/2023
» SET-listed Banpu Power (BPP), the power generation arm of the energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, has completed a 16-billion-baht buyout of the Temple II gas-fired power plant in Texas to strengthen its power business in the United States.
Offo sees slight dip in global oil prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/04/2023
» Global oil prices are expected to fall slightly as central banks continue to raise interest rates to tame high inflation, says the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo).
OR aims for 7,000 EV charging points by 2030
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/01/2023
» PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) aims to become the country’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging service provider, with 7,000 outlets by 2030 under its “Rise OR” concept, says new chief executive Disathat Panyarachun.
Eka Global follows through on a package deal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/06/2022
» After getting off to a bumpy start many years ago, local plastic packaging company Eka Global is now aiming to become the largest producer of longevity packaging in Asia within five years.
BCP and Thai Airways unveil pie tie-up
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 28/08/2021
» Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP), a mostly state-owned energy company, plans to work with the Puff & Pie Bakery House business of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to add pies and rolls to its Inthanin cafes.
EEC operators want infrastructure repairs
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/10/2020
» Key business operators in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) want the government to eliminate weak points in infrastructure development and investment incentive programmes during the recession to lure more foreign investment.
Planting the seeds of profit growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/06/2020
» When you're in the business of plastics, petrochemicals and synthetic materials, a bit of nature may be needed to bring balance.
Oil traders offer deals to service cars
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/02/2020
» The Energy Ministry is cooperating with six oil traders to discount prices of products and services for vehicle maintenance to attract motorists, in an effort to deal with the PM2.5 dust problem in the energy sector.
The coming dynamo
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/12/2019
» Energy storage systems (ESS) using lithium-ion batteries should soon be a rising star, as many Thai companies are heavily investing in researchers, engineers and think tanks to enhance their competitiveness in the field.