Thailand’s low carbon goal to hinge on gas-based generation and renewables expansion, says GlobalData
Thailand’s power sector is heavily dependent on fossil fuels with 81% share in the generation mix, meeting the country’s growing power demand. With countries across the world setting timelines for completely shoving coal out of the generation mix, Thailand’s latest Power Development Plan (PDP) has set the expansion plan of gas-based power generation and renewables […]
Thailand’s PTT squeezes Shell and Exxon with gas station buildup
BANGKOK — Energy group PTT aims to extend its already wide lead in Thailand’s filling station market with a 30% increase in locations, adding to concerns that the state-owned company is throttling private-sector competition.
Thailand makes a splash with ‘country’s first’ fleet of fully-electric passenger ferries
The 27 catamarans are forecast to cut approximately 9,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year
Osotspa partners with Cleantech Solar to install 3 MW rooftop PV systems across Thailand
Cleantech Solar has announced the execution of a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with consumer products manufacturer and distributor Osotspa Public Company Limited for a combined 3 MW solar PV system on Osotspa’s five factories across Thailand.
Electric vehicle charging stations to be placed about 50 to 70 km apart in Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — The Thai Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday that charging stations for the much-touted electric vehicles (EV) will be placed about 50 to 70 km apart.
Study looks at using EVs to power homes
A public-private study on a new business model allowing electric vehicles to power houses to cut electricity bills can help promote EVs, says a Chulalongkorn University researcher, though some car owners are not confident the move will be powerful enough to steer them away from oil-fuelled engines.
Eppo urges delay in LNG imports by power firms
The import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by energy companies needs to be delayed because of low domestic demand caused by the pandemic, says the Energy Policy and Planning Office (Eppo).
Govt aims to honour climate change pact
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will submit the country’s first-ever climate change draft to the cabinet for approval by the end of this year.
