Power shift
Energy is vital for countries seeking to power and sustain economic growth. But as the world feels the heat of climate change, the energy industry is under pressure to undertake a major transition. Somehow, it must find ways to ensure that consumption can continue without interruption but with far fewer negative consequences for the environment.
Gasohol E20 to become primary petrol this month
Gasohol E20 will become the primary petrol for the country early this month, requiring all petrol stations nationwide to carry the ethanol-blended fuel, says the Energy Business Department. Director-general Nantika Thangsuphanich said the department will discuss the scheduled enforcement of E20 with fuel traders and refineries.
Bangchak now selling B10 at more than 400 stations in Thailand
Thai petroleum refining company and fuel retailer Bangchak has started selling B10 at its more than 400 service stations across Thailand. Calling the fuel “Hi Diesel S B 10,” Bangchak is promoting its higher cetane number, performance, engine-cleaning characteristics, and ability to reduce smog and PM2.5 particulates while boosting palm prices for farmers. On Feb. […]
Thai Company Plans to Build Large-Scale Mekong River Mainstream Dam in Laos
A Thai hydropower company has plans to build what would be Laos’ sixth large-scale Mekong river dam, the latest cog in Laos’ ambitious plan to become the “battery of Southeast Asia.” The Thailand-based Charoen Energy and Water Asia Co. Ltd. (CEWA) presented to Lao authorities the results of studies related to the Phougnoi dam project […]
Thailand’s PTT to set up AIoT smart grid
Singapore-based Envision Digital International has been tapped to develop the first smart grid for Thailand’s major energy company, PTT Public Company (PTT), which contributes to approximately 16% of the country’s GDP. The contract involves developing an AIoT smart grid at Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), powered by Envision Digital’s AIoT operating system EnOS. By integrating floating solar panels, rooftop solar panels, energy storage system, […]
Thai Villagers Turn to Court in Protest Over Mekong Dam in Laos
BANGKOK — Villagers along the Mekong River have asked a court in Bangkok on Friday to slow down Thai purchases of electricity from a hydropower dam in Laos, which they say has harmed their livelihoods since it began operation last year. The 1,285-megawatt Xayaburi Dam, financed by Thai companies and banks, is the first hydropower […]
PTTEP allots $300m for 2020 exploration activities
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) has budgeted US$300 million in 2020 to explore 18 offshore gas blocks in Malaysia and Myanmar to maintain petroleum reserves. PTTEP’s exploration activities this year have tripled from six gas blocks the previous year. Chanamas Sasnanand, senior vice-president for finance, said gas demand in Malaysia and Myanmar is growing […]
LNG hub comes together quickly
Since late last year, the Energy Ministry has been announcing efforts to push forward a plan to promote Thailand as a free-trade hub for liquefied natural gas (LNG). This move means every state agency and company will have greater access to the LNG market — both import and export — under the third-party access (TPA) […]
