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.
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WETA goes to bat for Energy for All
The Waste to Energy Trade Association (WETA) is urging continuation of Energy for All despite growing calls for the government to halt the renewable power scheme because of the country’s high reserve of generation capacity. The group cited its latest finding that many communities have already prepared property for the venture and are pinning hopes on […]
Construction of Vietnam-Thailand wind power plant underway
Construction of the V1-2 wind power plant – a joint venture between the Truong Thanh Vietnam Group and the Thai-based Sermsang Power Corporation Public Company Limited – kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on August 14. Covering about 1,220 ha in Duyen Hai town’s Truong Long Hoa commune, the 48 MWp facility […]
