Thailand’s PTT moves closer to decision on Ohio petrochemical plant with storage deal
New Delhi: State-owned Thai oil and gas company PTT Pcl said its U.S. unit took a step forward on its proposed chemical plant in Ohio that will turn ethane into plastics with an agreement to develop a natural gas liquids storage facility. PTT Global Chemical America (PTTGCA) signed an agreement with Energy Storage Ventures LLC to build a facility […]
Egat poised to approve first Thai FSRU
Thailand’s first floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is close to being approved by the board of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to begin construction this year. The board is expected to green-light the 24.5-billion-baht project as Egat prepares to issue terms of reference for bidding, said Patana Sangsriroujana, Egat’s […]
Change in Thai energy minister may finally see resumption of talks with Cambodia after 20-year delay
Talks to end the long-running conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which both nations claiming ownership of offshore petroleum blocks in their overlapping maritime territories is finally expected to resume after a delay of 20 years. Outgoing Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said this when bidding farewell to Thai energy ministry executives after resigning from the Thai cabinet […]
Bangchak touts EV ecosystem
Mostly state-owned energy firm Bangchak Corporation is stepping up efforts to diversify into the electric vehicle market by developing an EV ecosystem for several thousand motorcycle taxis. Bangchak launched the Winnonie project to pilot a plan to build battery service facilities, with help from a new mobile app.
Thailand receives $5m grant to reduce HFC emissions
THAILAND: The World Bank has provided Thailand with a grant of $5m to fund projects to reduce HFC emissions. The money from the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol will assist Thailand in its drive to introduce environment-friendly production into its industries. Thailand is the second-largest producer of air conditioners in the world, manufacturing […]
Thailand offers 45.7-million-USD loan for Myanmar’s electricity development
Bangkok (VNA) – Thai Government has approved a concessional loan worth 1.45 billion baht (45.7 million USD) to help Myanmar improve its electricity system. Rachada Dhnadirek, Thailand’s deputy government spokeswoman, said on July 14 that the loan is part of the country’s initiative to strengthen ties with neighbouring countries.
Euro 5 upgrade delayed at 6 refineries
The enforcement of Euro 5 emissions standards will be postponed from 2024 after lockdown measures halted upgrade plans at six refineries, says the Energy Business Department. The upgrade requires technical help from overseas experts who are unable to visit Thailand because of travel restrictions imposed during the pandemic, said department chief Nanthika Thangsupanich.
IEAT to seek more waste-to-energy help
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) will ask energy officials to increase support of waste-to-energy schemes to better dispose of increasing amounts of industrial waste caused by state promotion of domestic investment.
