BYD buys Rayong land for Thai EV plant, ASEAN hub
BYD has purchased a 96 hectare piece of land in Rayong, Thailand’s auto hub that’s south of Pattaya. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) specialist will set up an EV factory in the eastern province, and the facility is expected to roll out 150,000 cars a year from 2024, Reuters reports.
Thai Gulf Energy invests $409 million in 49% stake in Illinois power project
Thailand’s Gulf Energy Development Pcl on Friday said it has invested $409 million in a 49 per cent stake in Jackson Generation, a 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power project in Illinois, its first expansion into the United States.
China’s BYD signs land deal to build first electric vehicle plant in Thailand
Chinese electric carmaker BYD signed a land purchase deal on Thursday with WHA, Thailand’s largest industrial estate developer, to build its first electric vehicle (EV) production plant in South-east Asia.
GE Gas Power technology powers updates to 1.4 GW power plant
GE Gas Power and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the country’s main electricity producer, announced the start of commercial operation of EGAT’s Bang Pakong Power Plant Block 1 and 2 in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao Province, roughly 60 km south of Bangkok. Two new gas-fired combined cycle blocks, powered by GE equipment, replaced retired ones. […]
Thailand cooperates with China to pursue fusion energy
A group of scientists and engineers from Thailand are currently conducting research and experiments related to fusion energy with their Chinese colleagues in Hefei, the capital of east China’s Anhui Province.
LONGi Completes 2MW Floating Project in Thailand
LONGi has supplied KP Greenergy with 2MW high-efficiency solar modules for a floating project in Thailand. The project is designed and executed by KP Greenergy, an experienced solar EPC owned by CP Group.
Petronas secures approval to realign Malaysian-Thai offshore licences
Malaysian upstream company Petronas Carigali has received approval to annex offshore acreages in Malaysia and Thailand, to deliver increased gas volumes in both countries.
China’s new battery charges EV revolution in Thailand
Great news for Thailand’s commuters as they get on board with the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. A new battery has been developed to ensure travelers can get to their destination faster and uninterrupted.
