The complexities of Thailand’s energy landscape
Thailand’s Power Development Plan (PDP) is the nation’s roadmap for power generation, distribution and consumption. The PDP was updated in 2018 – with final approvals of the updates given in 2019. Feeding into and supporting the PDP are subsidiary plans such as the Energy Efficiency Development Plan (EEDP), Smart Grid Plan (SGP), Alternative Energy Development Plan […]
Renewable push falls short of dethroning gas in Thailand
LNG imports are still projected to more than double in capacity. Gas is expected to remain a key power source in Thailand, with its share in the power mix tipped to decline from 65% in 2019 to only 60% by 2029, amidst challenges impeding the speedy buildup of alternative sources, according to a report from […]
B.Grimm Initiates Largest Hybrid Power Project In Thailand
Signing Ceremony of the Ratchaphatsadu Land Lease Agreement for Electricity Generation and Chilled Water Supply in Development of U-Tapao International Airport and Eastern Airport City Project was recently held. Sontirat Sontijirawong, Energy Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand presided over the Signing Ceremony between B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited, the Royal Thai Navy and the Eastern […]
B.Grimm looks to renewables, LNG
B.Grimm Power Plc, Thailand’s top private power generation firm by capacity, continues to expand its domain in renewable energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) businesses as cleaner energy is becoming a new global trend. Its president Preeyanart Soontornwata said her company will not stop looking for business opportunities in energy sector despite economic slowdown caused by […]
Investors losing appetite for capital-hungry Thai energy producers
Investors are uncertain over the price of shares in energy producers after some launched moves to raise their capital, experts said. The price of the six big power producers with market capitalisation over Bt50 billion – Gulf Energy Development (GULF), Global Power Synergy (GPSC), Energy Absolute (EA) Electricity Generating (EGCO), B Grimm Power (BGRIM) and Ratch […]
Climate change solutions Thailand can and should adopt now
Thailand is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and its impacts. Located on the equator and as part of the Mekong River Basin, the impacts are already being felt — beginning with the most vulnerable. This year, the region experienced the worst drought in almost half a century, affecting growing seasons, damaging crops and […]
MPs ready to back transition to EVs
Lawmakers are joining energy officials in promoting a plan to make Thailand a hub of electric vehicle production as oil-powered cars looks to be disrupted by more affordable EV technology. Deputy House Speaker Suchart Tancharoen said members of parliament are ready to support the transition, following a months-long delay because of Covid-19.
