Energy Ministry eyes importing 3–5 million tonnes of LNG from Alaska
Thailand eyes importing 3–5m tonnes of LNG yearly from Alaska under joint project talks with US to boost energy security and become Asia’s LNG hub.
Thai fuel prices unchanged despite tax hike
Retail prices of fuel remain unchanged in Thailand despite a decision to increase the fuel excise tax by 15%, according to Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Thailand’s solar sector faces hurdles in net zero push
Over the last decade, Thailand has been very aggressive on solar power development. There was a time when anyone who produced solar electricity would get a buyback, so we saw a lot of solar farms getting built, reaching a capacity of around 3 gigawatts (GW) at the time.
Japan Launches Initiative to Support Thailand’s Carbon Neutrality Goals
Japan has unveiled a new collaborative framework to assist Thailand in achieving its ambitious climate targets, bringing together multiple Japanese agencies to provide expertise and financial support for energy efficiency measures. The Japan-led AZEC-SAVE (Asia Zero Emission Community – Smart and Advanced Value-chain for Environment) initiative aims to accelerate Thailand’s transition towards carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero […]
Bangchak Launches Thailand’s First Neat SAF Production Unit, Advancing Renewable Energy Leadership and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovation
In a landmark step toward decarbonizing aviation, Bangchak Group has officially launched Thailand’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Unit at its Phra Khanong Refinery. Operated by BSGF Company Limited, a Bangchak affiliate, the unit is the country’s first dedicated facility capable of producing 100% Neat SAF at scale, marking a pivotal moment in Thailand’s […]
Thai Electricity Bills Set for Reduction as Regulator Announces New Tariff
Households and businesses in Thailand are poised to see a reduction in their electricity bills, with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) scheduled to announce a revised automatic tariff adjustment (Ft) rate for the May to August 2025 period on Wednesday.
BCPG and Krungthai Bank Launch Thailand’s First Green Finance Deal Linking Interest Rate Swap to I-RECs
In a landmark move for Thailand’s sustainable finance landscape, BCPG Public Company Limited has partnered with Krungthai Bank to execute the country’s first interest rate swap agreement linked to International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs), integrating financial risk management with climate action.
CP Foods develops Thailand’s first 100% renewable energy farm to drive Net-Zero 2050 commitment
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) has upgraded its layer chicken complex in Chanthaburi province to a 100% Renewable Energy (RE100) model farm, reinforcing its commitment to achieving Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
