Thailand: Thailand Initiates Pilot Project On Electric Motorcycle Taxis
The Energy Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has launched a pilot project to study the energy consumption and the economic, social, and environmental impact of electric motorcycle taxis, as well as the behavior of drivers and passengers.
Over 100,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Leaks Into the Sea Through Hole in Pipe
An operation is underway to contain an estimated 400,000 liters (106,000 gallons) of crude oil that has leaked off the coast of Rayong, Thailand.
Thailand imports more LNG in December
Thailand imported 700,982t of LNG in December, higher by 11.1pc from 630,836t in November and up by 88.2pc from 372,411t in December 2020. Thailand last received higher volumes in May 2021 when it imported 703,155t.
Gulf to co-develop Mekong River hydropower project
Gulf Energy Development Plc has teamed up with a Chinese state enterprise to co-develop the 770-megawatt Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos on the Mekong River. The plant, which is based on run-of-the-river hydroelectric technology, should not impact water volume in the river, according to Gulf’s statement.
CKPower to double renewable energy generating capacity in three years
CK Power Plc (CKP), one of the region’s largest producers of renewables-based electricity, has announced its plan to more than double its output in the next three years, reflecting the rapid global shift to renewables-based electricity.
Thailand’s Banpu to buy 50 MW of solar parks in Vietnam
Thai energy company Banpu PCL (BKK:BANPU) today said it has agreed to acquire the companies holding a 50-MW portfolio of two solar parks in Vietnam in a deal worth USD 26.7 million (EUR 23.6m).
Gulf moves into Chiang Mai energy
Gulf Energy Development Plc, Thailand’s largest private power producer by capital market, has acquired Chiang Mai Waste To Energy Co to operate an electricity generation facility as it aims to boost the renewable energy business and tackle increasing amounts of garbage.
Thailand won’t cut diesel excise tax to reduce retail prices
The government said the state Oil Fund still has efficient funding to subsidize diesel’s retail prices until March 31 and there is no need to cut the diesel’s excise tax yet. Minister of Energy SupattanapongPunmeechaow said the government has not yet considered additional borrowing for the state Oil Fund because it has enough funding to cap the diesel price […]
