Egco allots B150bn on expansion through 2025

Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), a subsidiary of state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat), plans to spend 150 billion baht to expand its businesses through 2025 and seek new opportunities in infrastructure projects, which are seen as an economic booster for Thailand.

Power a priority to cope with Thai EEC demands

Thailand’s Ministry of Energy is seeking acceleration of new power projects to cope with the expected sharp spike in electricity demand with the promotion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

PTTEP warns Chevron handover at Erawan a key risk

Thailand’s PTT Exploration & Production (PTTEP) reported it is having difficulty accessing the Chevron-operated Erawan gas field to install production facilities as planned, ahead of a handover next year.

Thailand’s PTT targets $28bn investment for 2021-25

Thailand’s state-controlled oil firm PTT is planning investment of 850.6bn baht ($28.3bn) across all its operations over the next five years, as it focuses on developing the country’s LNG and natural gas industry while seeking future energy opportunities.