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March 26, 2024
Thai study warns of 32% GDP impact if decarbonization efforts fail to keep up
The impact of carbon tariffs from Europe and the United States is gradually becoming evident. The Kasikorn Research Center estimating that Thailand could face significant economic losses if it fails to keep pace with the low-carbon measures adopted by oth
March 26, 2024
TPIPP announces goal of 100% renewable use by 2026
TPI Polene Power (TPIPP), the leading developer and operator of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in Thailand based on capacity, plans to reduce coal usage next year with the goal of achieving 100% renewable fuel utilization by 2026.
March 25, 2024
Thailand commits to accelerating green energy trading liberalization by year’s end
The direction of Thailand's "Direct Power Purchase Agreement" is set to become clearer. Chai Wacharonke, spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister's Office, stated that Prime Minister instructed to expedite the policy to liberalize green energy trading in
March 22, 2024
Mitsubishi, PTT to explore ammonia-fired power in Thailand
Thai state-owned oil and gas firm PTT and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific have started a collaborative pre-feasibility study into utilizing 100% ammonia in gas turbine power generation in Thailand.
March 18, 2024
Tesla's factory in Thailand hindered by industrial park size restrictions
The Thai government has reached out to Tesla, reportedly assisting in the search for a site for its factory. However, Thai media indicating that existing national or private industrial park sizes are too small to meet Tesla's requirements.
March 15, 2024
EGAT’s 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid at Ubol Ratana Dam start operation
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) announced that the 24 MW hydro-floating solar hybrid project at Ubol Ratana Dam has commenced commercial operation.
March 13, 2024
Experts warn of greenwashing in Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green model
The Thai government's green energy project has sparked concerns about agricultural land justice, with some villagers protesting forced land acquisition.
March 11, 2024
IFC green loan to speed up renewable energy in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam
The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, and Siam Commercial Bank of Thailand have decided to provide a green loan to Thailand's renewable energy company, Sermsang Palang Ngan (SPN), totaling approximately 64 million USD.
February 29, 2024
Thailand’s Siam Cement dives into hydrogen energy for green mobility
Thailand's cement giant, Siam Cement Group (SCG), is bullish on the prospects of the green economy and has announced plans to invest 40 billion Thai Baht (about 1.1 billion USD) in sustainable and green innovation fields in 2024. The company aims to expan
February 27, 2024
Phuket Island invites "Tesla of Thailand" to expand low-carbon green tourism
Phuket Island, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, has pledged to become a green island and, on February 17th, signed a memorandum of understanding with the listed energy group Energy Absolute (EA) to comprehensively develop green tourism.