Gas-fired plant to get the nod
Government agencies are set to approve a 1,400-megawatt gas-fired power plant project in Surat Thani this year, replacing two highly contentious coal-fired power plant projects in the southern region.
PTT acquires 41.6% stake in Indian energy company
Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), a power generation arm of Thailand’s national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Group, has paid 14.82 billion baht to acquire a 41.6% stake in Avaada Energy Private Co (Avaada), one of the leading renewable energy companies in India.
Thailand allows struggling households and small businesses to delay electricity bill payments
Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that households and small businesses struggling to keep up with monthly electricity payments during the COVID-19 pandemic will be allowed to defer payments or request bill payment in installments.
Thailand’s BCPG unveils 600-MW wind PPA in Laos
July 13 (Renewables Now) – Thai renewable energy group BCPG Pcl (BKK:BCPG) announced today that a minority-owned associate has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 600-MW wind project in Laos.
Egat forecasts rise in electricity demand
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) estimates electricity output and imports this year to rise by 1.68% to 195.16 billion kilowatt hour (KWH), from 191.93 billion KWH last year, due to a extended hot season and positive socio-economic factors.
Super set to build hybrid power plant
SET-listed Super Energy Corporation is planning to develop Thailand’s first power plant based on hybrid renewable resources under a “firm” power purchase agreement (PPA).
Regulator maintains fuel tariff rate to assist with living costs
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has agreed to maintain the fuel tariff (Ft) rate at minus 0.1532 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) despite a rise in fuel costs and lower electricity demand due to travel restrictions.
Japan’s Shizuoka Gas signs solar PPA with Thai university
July 9 (Renewables Now) – A new joint venture of Japan’s Shizuoka Gas Co Ltd (TOY:9543) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Rajabhat Mahasarakham University, supporting the construction of a 2.14-MWp rooftop solar array in Thailand.
