Thaioil’s Clean Fuel Project’s laying of the foundation stone signifies the group’s potential for sustainable growth
Recently, Thai Oil Public Company Limited held a foundation stone laying ceremony for its Clean Fuel Project’s main production control building. The ceremony at Thaioil refinery in Sri Racha District, Chon Buri Province, was presided over by Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong. Also in attendance were Prof. Dr. Thosaporn Sirisumphand, Chairman of the Board, Mr. Wirat Uanarumit, […]
Thais get free eggs for recycling waste
BANGKOK (ANN): Chaiyut Thipsuwanporn, senior vice president at Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), announced this week that the company’s food retail franchise CP Fresh Mart is joining the government’s campaign to reduce waste and will stop giving plastic bags to customers starting from Jan 1. Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/2019/12/11/thais-get-free-eggs-for-recycling-waste#xBvOc5BpO0E4jMrZ.99
Thais turn to EVs at motor show as petrol prices soar
BANGKOK, March 30 (Reuters) – Thousands attended the Bangkok International Motor Show this week where electric vehicles (EVs) were in the spotlight due to rising petrol prices and a government subsidy taking 15% off the price of some EV cars.
Thais urged to use public transport to cut down on expenses as fuel price not dropping
Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat said the rising cost of fuel is still a short-term problem, and it is too early for the ministry to consider cutting the excise tax for benzyl fuel.
Thammasat University – A Prototype for Smart City to Promote Sustainable Development
Program Management Unit on Area Based Development (PMUA) selected Thammasat University to be a prototype for ‘smart’ community in Pathumthani province by accelerating research on “smart city integration” plan to promote sustainable development for the university using the Center of Academic Excellence in Research and Innovation for City Transport as the regulatory authority to drive all projects.
The coming dynamo
Energy storage systems (ESS) using lithium-ion batteries should soon be a rising star, as many Thai companies are heavily investing in researchers, engineers and think tanks to enhance their competitiveness in the field. The government is supporting the business through investment incentives for Thai and foreign companies to capture rising demand for ESS at the […]
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 […]
The greatest event on renewable energy and electric vehicles in ASEAN
‘ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2020’ is held in conjunction with ‘Boilex Asia & Pumps and Valves Asia 2020’. The leading trade show focuses on the latest technologies and innovations in industrial boiler, pressure vessels and pumps, and valves.
The latest on EV production in Thailand
Thailand car makers are ramping up the production of electric vehicles after the Thailand Board of Investment approved new electric vehicle projects. The 24 projects allow car makers to produce electric vehicles of all types, including hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles. BOI data shows that these types of EVs […]