Thailand’s ‘Green Island’ is 100% powered on alternative energy sources
For those wishing to escape from a hectic life, spend a peaceful getaway in the embrace of serene nature, and take lungfuls of pure air at a place unknown to most tourists, Pha Luai Island is an ideal destination. With a population of only 180 households and situated in Surat Thani province’s Ang Thong Islands […]
Thailand’s Biggest Winery Goes Solar
“Thailand’s biggest winery Siam has entered a 20-year agreement with a Singapore-based solar company to install a rooftop solar system to cut down carbon dioxide emissions, the first Thai winery to do so.” According to Cleantech Solar, the Singaporean company will install a 1MWp on-site rooftop solar system for the Thai winery, based in Hua […]
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) approves 35.7 billion baht worth of investment projects
The Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) approved 35.7 billion baht (USD1.1 billion) worth of large investment projects in several sectors.
Thailand’s Climate Leaders: Digital power technology is ready to build a low-carbon Thailand
According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Thailand is one of the countries most affected by climate change globally, ranking 9th of 170 countries. In October this year, Thailand proposed a carbon neutrality by 2065-2070 roadmap at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Thailand became the first ASEAN country to formally propose and announce […]
Thailand’s climate pledges slammed as “critically insufficient”
Climate research group Climate Action Tracker says Thailand’s pledges at the recent COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland are “critically insufficient”. A report issued by the group has slammed the targets that were agreed, saying Thailand, like most other countries, has not improved on its goals in any way that will make enough of a difference. […]
Thailand’s Constant Energy raises $15m as loan from GCPF
Thailand’s independent power producer (IPP) Constant Energy has raised $15 million as a long-term senior secured loan from Switzerland-based investment firm Global Climate Partnership Fund (GCPF), according to a statement. Constant Energy develops, builds and owns solar rooftop and ground-mounted projects focused on delivering energy solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. Following the long-term […]
Thailand’s CP Foods launches project to eliminate coal usage
Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) on Thursday announced a project to phase out coal usage from all its operations in the country in response to the UN sustainable development goals. In a press release, the company also reported the progress of its sustainability goals and recent sustainability initiatives. Agro Industrial Business CEO and […]
Thailand’s CP Group, Toyota To Start Producing Hydrogen Using Biogas From Farm Waste This Year
Charoen Pokphand Group—controlled by Thailand’s richest family—and Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday their joint venture will start producing hydrogen this year in the Southeast Asian country.
Thailand’s diesel price expected to spike starting May 1
Even though Thailand’s energy minister vowed last month to keep the 30 baht per litre cap on diesel prices until the end of May, officials now expect the diesel price to start pushing 35-36 baht per litre by the start of May. The director of the Energy Policy and Planning Office says all agencies have been instructed […]
Thailand’s EGAT awards tender to buy its first spot LNG cargoes
State-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has awarded its first spot tender to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), two industry sources said. The company bought two LNG cargoes of 65,000 tonnes each for delivery in December 2019 and April 2020 through a tender, one of the sources familiar with the matter said. Details of the […]