SCG eager to embrace environmental approach
Green manufacturing is driving more business for SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand’s largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, as it is eager to use more clean energy, develop environmentally friendly products and utilise electric vehicles (EVs).
Thais urged to use public transport to cut down on expenses as fuel price not dropping
Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat said the rising cost of fuel is still a short-term problem, and it is too early for the ministry to consider cutting the excise tax for benzyl fuel.
Thailand has ‘enough fuel reserves’
The national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is confident that Thailand has enough fuel to weather the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
Banpu adds to green energy portfolio
Non-oil energy conglomerate Banpu Plc paid US$14.5 million for a stake in Solar Esco Joint Stock Co, a Vietnam-based rooftop solar panel provider, as it continues to expand its renewable energy business.
Fuel tariff freeze demanded as oil prices imperil economy
Executives at the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) want the government to freeze the fuel tariff (Ft) on power bills and maintain retail gas prices to ease the impact of soaring global oil prices on economic activities and the cost of living.
Egat showcases its greenhouse gas reducing innovations at Dubai expo extravaganza
The event, which runs from February 20 to March 8 from 10am to 10pm, aims to support the global goal of clean energy transition and net-zero emissions. Egat’s presentation is based on its “Triple S” strategy, which balances the cost of electricity generation, environmental impact and Thailand’s power security.
Cleaning the economy
Bringing the economy back on track for normal growth is necessary, but may be insufficient if the government does not direct growth in a cleaner manner. Power generation and industries that play a major role in driving the Thai economy need to be seriously adjusted to meet growing demand for environmentally friendly operations aimed at […]
Thailand’s EV drive gets a boost from PTT and Banpu rental apps
Two of Thailand’s biggest fossil fuel suppliers are shifting gear with forays into electric vehicle production and rental platforms that hope to turn short-term EV hires into purchases down the road.
