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Banpu eyes gas-fired power plant in US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/03/2024
» Banpu Power Plc, the power generation arm of Banpu Group, is planning to acquire a new gas-fired power plant in the US this year to increase its electricity generation capacity as it seeks more business opportunities in the country, says chief executive Kirana Limpaphayom.
OR ramps up ESG, green energy projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/08/2023
» Thai energy firms are more seriously adopting ESG as part of their business direction, driven by the global trend to take better care of the environment, combat global warming and improve people's lives.
What carbon tariffs mean for Thailand
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/07/2023
» In about two months, exporters will see the enforcement of the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during a transitional period. Perceived by entrepreneurs as a new non-tariff barrier, the CBAM is aimed at combatting global warming. A similar tool to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions is also planned by the US.
Banpu unit wraps up Temple II buyout
Business, Published on 12/07/2023
» SET-listed Banpu Power (BPP), the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, has completed a 16-billion-baht buyout of Temple II gas-fired power plant in Texas to strengthen its power business in the US.
BPP keen on free power trade pipeline
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/07/2023
» Costly electricity bills create a financial burden for the public, but also accelerate momentum for the establishment of free power trade in Thailand.
The critical first 100 days
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2023
» Business leaders have begun to think about the outlook for Thailand in the first 100 days under a new administration, with the poll less than a week away.
FTI: Emphasise climate-linked areas
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/03/2023
» Despite the country's dependence on tourism to boost its revenue, Thailand needs to further drive its economy through electric vehicles (EVs) and bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development amid a rapidly changing world, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Banpu allocates $3-4bn capex over next five years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/08/2022
» SET-listed Banpu Plc, a non-oil energy conglomerate, plans to allocate capital expenditure worth US$3-4 billion over the next five years in line with its move to expand clean energy and energy technology businesses.
Banpu grows gas business through $750m acquisition
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/05/2022
» SET-listed non-oil energy conglomerate Banpu continues to expand its gas businesses in the US by acquiring a new asset in the Barnett shale field from Exxon Mobil Corporation for US$750 million.
BPP plans to ramp up US expansion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/04/2022
» Banpu Power Plc (BPP), the power generation arm of non-oil energy conglomerate Banpu Plc, is looking for new business opportunities in the US under its plan to make America its "second home" for energy business expansion.