SPCG allots B3bn for EEC solar plants
SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand, continues to expand its solar energy empire by acquiring land to build new renewable power facilities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Plan aims for 50% renewable by 2050
The government looks set to create a new national power development plan to increase the proportion of renewable energy used to generate electricity to 50% of all energy types by 2050.
Power bills will rise in May
The Energy Regulatory Commission has decided to raise the fuel tariff (FT) included in electricity charges for three months, from May to August.
Analysis: Thailand faces perfect storm as it seeks more LNG supply
BANGKOK, March 16 (Reuters) – A global energy crunch is sending liquefied natural gas prices skywards, but Thailand needs to ramp up its purchases to offset a steep production fall at its largest gas field and as sanctions threaten supplies from Myanmar.
Thai Firm Takes Over Myanmar Gas Field After Withdrawal of Chevron, Total
Thai energy company PTTEP has said it will take over the running of Myanmar’s vital Yadana gas field following the withdrawal of global giants Chevron and TotalEnergies in January.
B.Grimm hails first private import of LNG
B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) has become the first private company to procure liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Thailand, following an agreement with national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc to use its LNG receiving and regasification facility in Rayong.
More relief due from energy prices
More measures aimed at relieving the impact of rising energy prices are expected to be announced by state agencies this week as the 1.5-trillion-baht fund for Covid-19 relief schemes is running low.
Thailand must accelerate to low-carbon economy to tap climate finance riches: Minister
Thailand must accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy in all sectors to turn the Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity for growth, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa told a conference on Monday.
