Bangkok boats bolster e-mobility
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced that it is joining hands with Chao Phraya Express Boat (CPX), a transportation service in Thailand, to expand e-mobility on Chao Phraya, one of Bangkok’s main waterways. Over the next 12 months, the IFC will work with CPX to develop bankable and sustainable investment projects. This will include […]
Deco backs promotion of BEVs
Deco Green Energy Co, a Thai electric motorcycle manufacturer and distributor, signed an agreement yesterday with the Excise Department to promote battery electric vehicles (BEVs) under the government’s subsidy and tax incentive measures. Deco produces both vehicles and components, including electric motorcycles, electric bicycles, spare parts and lithium batteries.
Thai, Malaysian firms pull out of Myanmar gasfield project
BANGKOK—Thailand’s oil and gas conglomerate PTTEP and Malaysia’s Petronas announced Friday they would withdraw from the Yetagun gas project in coup-hit Myanmar. There has been an exodus of global energy companies from Myanmar including Chevron and TotalEnergies following last year’s military takeover and subsequent allegations of human rights abuses.
JERA, EGCO PLAN LNG VALUE-CHAIN IN THAILAND
Japan’s Jera has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Thai utility Electricity Generating Public Co. (Egco) to develop LNG value-chain in the southeast Asian country, the company said on April 26. They will also look to establish a supply chain for hydrogen and ammonia.
PTTEP officially takes reins at Erawan and Bongkot offshore Thailand
Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) is now the official operator of the G1/61 project, which covers the Erawan, Platong, Satun and Funan fields, as well as the G2/61 project, covering the Bongkot field. PTTEP (BKK:PTTEP) said it is ready to boost natural gas production to increase energy security despite being denied prior access to […]
Jera, Thailand’s Egco to team up on H2, ammonia, LNG
Japanese LNG importer Jera has signed an initial agreement with Thai power producer Egco to collaborate on developing a LNG supply chain, in addition to a large-scale supply chain for hydrogen and ammonia in Thailand.
Technology Thailand agrees to fund Zinc-ion batteries for electric vehicles
A Thai tech executive director says Thailand’s government has agreed to fund 192 billion baht to asset finding for the development and production of zinc-ion batteries for electric vehicles. The executive director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency says the funding will go to the agency for the project. The Thai government has […]
Supernap Thailand signs PPA to build solar plant
Supernap Thailand has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to build a solar plant next to its data center outside Bangkok. The company has made a PPA with WHA Utilities & Power that will see WHA UP build a solar farm on Supernap-owned land. The installation will be carried out on a total area of […]
