Renewable Energy Market Employs 11 Million In 2018
s the global energy transformation continues to gain momentum, renewable energy employment dimension ensures socio-economic sustainability and provides yet another reason for countries to commit to renewables. Beyond pursuing climate goals, many governments have prioritised renewables as a driver of low-carbon economic growth. Diversification of the supply chain has broadened the sector’s geographic footprint beyond […]
Energy Minister directs PTT to cap LPG-NGV prices for two more months
Bangkok – Energy Minister Sonthirat Sonthijirawong says he has coordinated with PTT to consider extending the period of fixing LPG prices for street vendors and NGV prices for public transport until September. Currently the measures are due to expire at the end of this month. The move is aimed at helping low income earners and PTT […]
New gas outline close to complete
The Energy Ministry is proceeding with a new draft of the national gas plan 2018-37, expecting to get the green light from Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong next week. A source from the ministry requesting anonymity said all relevant agencies are working to complete the gas plan, which will be proposed to the minister for approval. The […]
Prayut orders army to be on alert
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the armed forces to provide help in areas affected by drought, a situation which may be made worse by the test run of Xayaburi dam on the Mekong River in Laos. Gen Prayut, also the defence minister, expressed “grave concern” over the situation in the North and the Northeast, […]
Dam tests spark crisis
Thailand has asked the Lao government to suspend the test run of the Xayaburi dam, in order to curb the worsening drought that has hit provinces along the Mekong River. The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) yesterday revealed that it submitted an official letter yesterday, calling for the test run to be temporarily […]
Egat moves coal plant along
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is speeding up the process for a long-delayed coal-fired power plant in Chachoengsao province as newly appointed Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong takes the ministry’s helm. National Power Supply was granted an operating licence as an independent power producer (IPP) for a 540-megawatt coal-fired power plant 12 years ago, […]
Thailand sets its sights on larger LNG share
Thai government looks to increase imports as gas reserves continue to slide You have 1 free article remaining Subscribe now for unlimited access or become a Bronze Member for free For queries see our FAQ or contact us Subscribe Bronze Sign-up Member Login Thailand’s newly elected coalition government, heading by former junta leader General Prayut Cham-o-cha, will look to significantly lift […]
Egat begins public hearings for Mae Moh coal plant units
The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will start public hearings with stakeholders and local communities on Saturday in a bid to repower two existing units of the Mae Moh coal-fired power plant in Lampang. Egat is budgeting 37 billion baht for development cost to repower Units 8 and 9 in Mae Moh district. […]
