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Powering up thriving data centres
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/11/2025
» Among the energy projects aligned with the state's "Quick Big Win" policy is a direct power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme scheduled to take effect as soon as January 2026.
Direct power pacts by year-end
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/09/2025
» Thailand's first direct power purchase agreement (PPA), which aims to facilitate renewable power trading, is expected to come into effect by the end of this year under a pilot project, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
The great energy debate
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/03/2025
» While energy authorities are working on plans to reduce power bills, analysts say free competition in the power trade should be promoted to keep electricity prices low over the long term.
PTT unit ready to suspend oil exports to Myanmar
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/02/2025
» SET-listed PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), Thailand's largest oil trader by volume, is preparing for the suspension of refined oil exports to Myanmar in line with the government's policy to deal with criminal gangs active in the neighbouring country.
Feeding energy-hungry AI tech advances
News, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/12/2024
» The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) technology as a powerful new tool is raising questions of how the world can supply sufficient energy to resource-hungry AI while countries are shifting to clean energy.
BCP expects to see 10% oil sales drop
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 12/06/2020
» Mostly state-owned energy firm Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP) estimates its oil sales will decrease by 10% this year because of air travel restrictions, work-from-home measures and business shutdowns over the past three months.
MP G11 awarded Nong Nooch rights
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/01/2020
» The Mineral Fuels Department has granted a licence for petroleum exploration and production (E&P) activity for MP G11 Thailand to operate the Nong Nooch oilfield in the Gulf of Thailand.
Energy-saving campaigns set for jump-start
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/10/2018
» Energy analysts and business operators expect investment in energy conservation activities and energy efficiency campaigns to start flourishing again next year.
Energy reform plan ready for action
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/09/2018
» Thailand's energy reform plan is ready for implementation, with an emphasis on deregulating the electricity sector and enhancing competitiveness among private operators.
PDP with private trade planned
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/09/2018
» Power distribution among private and household producers is set to have a clear-cut plan by the end of this year, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to implement this platform.