Gas production hikes and regional buying to cut LNG imports
Thailand plans to increase domestic gas production and renew gas purchases from neighbouring countries to reduce its dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as gas demand is expected to increase in Asia, say energy authorities and analysts.
Auction for new renewable power plants planned
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing ahead with an auction for new power plants under its second-phase 3.6-gigawatt renewables scheme, which is expected to draw more investors once some of its conditions are amended.
Power generation investment to reach B1tn within 6 years
Investment in the development of new electricity generation facilities, aimed at promoting renewable energy, is expected to reach 1 trillion baht over the next six years under the novel power development plan (PDP), says energy permanent secretary Prasert Sinsukprasert.
Bangkok unveils Yokohama-assisted decarbonization plan
Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok has unveiled a new action plan to promote decarbonization with help from the Japanese city of Yokohama. Bangkok has been receiving technological support from Yokohama to create an eco-friendly environment since the two cities signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013.
AIS inks deal to build solar-powered base stations in remote areas of Thailand
AIS signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Gulf Energy development to build 20 solar-powered off-grid basestations in remote areas of Thailand in a transaction worth about 23.27 million Thai baht (US$632.14 million).
Ford Accelerates Toward Carbon-Free Manufacturing with Solar Power Initiatives in South Africa and Thailand
Ford Motor Company is advancing its commitment to sustainability, aiming to source 100% carbon-free electricity for global manufacturing by 2035. In 2023, the automaker achieved 70.5% of carbon-free electricity use in its global manufacturing operations.
Panasonic Energy Establishes a Scheme to Collect and Recycle Used Dry Batteries in Thailand
Osaka, Japan – June 10, 2024 – Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, is pleased to announce that it has established a scheme to recycle used dry batteries through 7-Eleven stores in Thailand in March 2024, after commencement of collection of used dry batteries in 2022 in collaboration with CP ALL Public Company Limited […]
With drilling ops underway, first oil from Asian project still in the cards for next quarter Exploration & Production
Canada-based oil and gas company Valeura Energy has kicked off a development drilling campaign at an asset off the coast of Thailand with a jack-up rig owned by Borr Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor.
