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US expansion catches eye of Banpu, PTTEP
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/01/2018
» Thai energy firms Banpu Plc and PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) are reacting to the announced increase in petroleum production by the US by increasing their investment in the Marcellus and Utica shale regions.
Egat seeks to insulate itself from technological disruption
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2018
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is preparing to revamp its business operations as it shifts its emphasis to innovation and disruptive technologies.
PTT raises IRPC stake after 7-year wait
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/02/2018
» PTT Plc has acquired an additional stake in IRPC, the Government Savings Bank's (GSB) petrochemical business arm, for 13.8 billion baht after seven years of negotiations.
Banpu assigns $182m for 2018
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/02/2018
» SET-listed Banpu Plc, Thailand's biggest coal miner, has budgeted US$182 million (573 billion baht) for capital investment in ongoing projects during 2018.
B.Grimm to splash B40bn on 5-year plan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 05/03/2018
» SET-listed B.Grimm Power Plc, the power generation arm of B.Grimm Group, has allocated 40 billion baht for a five-year plan for the expansion of its power-generating capacity.
PTT appoints new CEO
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/03/2018
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, has promoted Chansin Treenuchagron to be the new chief executive from Aug 31 onward.
KGI: Egco core earnings to fall
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/03/2018
» The core earnings of SET-listed Electricity Generating Plc (Egco) are expected to fall by 8.3-12.6% during 2018-19 after the company divested of assets in the Philippines, says KGI Securities Thailand.
Chansin hopes to maximise value at state oil and gas firm
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/04/2018
» Chansin Treenuchagron, the newly appointed president and chief executive of PTT Plc, believes his direction will add value to existing assets of the national oil and gas conglomerate.
Masterkool seeks profit swing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/04/2018
» Amid fierce competition in fans and cooling machines in Thailand, Masterkool International Plc (KOOL) is poised to avoid a loss in 2018 by upgrading its business strategy to meet consumer demand.
Iran sanction fears drive up global oil prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/05/2018
» Global oil prices have hit a new high exceeding US$70 per barrel after a sharp drop in early 2014, as more investors are concerned with whether the US will resume sanctions on Iran.