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January 11, 2024
Thailand accelerates lithium exploration to boost EV industry
To develop electric vehicle industry, Thailand is not only offering subsidies to increase incentives but also, according to the Minister of Industry, Pimpatra Wichaikul, has urged the DPIM to expedite for lithium ore sources.
January 10, 2024
Thai’s EA groups, Swiss complete first sale of Paris Agreement carbon offsets
Thai electric bus operator, Energy Absolute, announced on Jan 8 that it had sold the first carbon offsets under a new system established by the Paris Agreement to a Swiss fossil fuel group, a major landmark for putting into action the UN climate accord.
January 05, 2024
Thailand aims for new national plan to promote SAF
Energy officials in Thailand are drafting a new national oil plan to cover the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), targeting to support the aviation industry's goal of lowering carbon dioxide emissions.
January 03, 2024
Thailand’s BOI approves green investment projects to combat PM2.5 pollution
The Board of Directors of Thailand’s Board of Investment’s (BOI) have approved measures to promote investments aimed at addressing PM2.5 particulate pollution, according to BOI’s secretary-general, Narit Therdsteerasukdi.
December 29, 2023
Thai residential solar installation hits record as electricity rates surge
Due to the persistently high electricity rates in Thailand, people are increasingly turning to solar power. This year, a total of 1,878 applications were successfully submitted for the "Residential Solar Project", marking a new record since the project's
December 26, 2023
Thailand’s NRF propels food industry toward net zero for a sustainable future
NR Instant Produce (NRF), a food industry leader and producer of food for the future. The CEO announced the company’s commitment to sustainability at a recent international forum in Bangkok hosted by the United Nations Global Compact Network Thailand.
December 22, 2023
Gulf Energy, EGAT sign PPA for 12 solar power projects
Gulf Energy Development is continuing to expand its footprint in the solar energy sector. On Thursday, the company signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
December 13, 2023
Thailand may import more green energy from Laos
Thailand revealed the potential for increased import of hydroelectric power from Laos to reduce reliance on natural gas. However, experts are concerned that this could lead Laos to construct new dams on the Mekong River. Furthermore, the electricity costs
December 06, 2023
Thai Eastern cut cost by 48% through biogas project
The Thai Eastern Group Holdings converts discarded palm empty fruit bunches and palm oil residues into biogas, resulting in a 48% reduction in production costs for the company.
November 30, 2023
METI joins EGAT developing hydrogen and ammonia fuel
METI of Japan, in collaboration with the EGAT and three leading Japanese companies, has initiated a feasibility study for the production of clean hydrogen and ammonia on the land owned by EGAT in Thailand.