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.

FTI warns of energy impact on exports

Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is warning Thai exporters to brace for non-tariff barriers (NTBs), likely to be imposed by developed countries on their products, if Thailand fails to increase the proportion of renewable energy in its energy portfolio.