Gussing to increase Thai output

Austria-based Gussing Renewable Energy Thailand is ready to tap into increasing demand for renewable energy in Asia with its unique technology, following the success of its first biomass power plant in Asia.

PEA announces 5-year capital spending plan

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), a state power distribution arm, has announced a five-year capital spending plan of 200 billion baht to improve services nationwide and move towards smart technology. Governor Sompong Preeprem said the plan will turn the PEA into a “digital utility provider” that can manage electricity trade on an online platform under its […]

Thailand to slash stockpile of crude palm oil

BANGKOK (Sept 8): Thailand’s cabinet has approved plans to reduce the country’s huge crude palm oil (CPO) stockpile to shore up domestic price. Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said the cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan o-cha today approved the National Palm Oil Policy Committee’s proposal to export 300,000 tonnes of CPO by March […]

Thailand throws open LNG imports to private sector

BANGKOK — Thailand has decided to open up imports of liquefied natural gas to the private sector, prompted by high electricity bills and diminished domestic natural gas reserves. State-owned energy giant PTT has a near-monopoly on Thailand’s supply of natural gas used to generate power. The company procures most of the LNG through long-term contracts. But […]

Thailand develops E-buses for Bangkok bus service

The management of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) followed up the development of electric buses and proposed the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) turn its buses into electric ones.