B32bn loan deal sealed with banks Gulf JP Co, a subsidiary of Electric Power Development Co of Japan, is preparing to invest in nine gas-fired power plants nationwide from now to 2014, with a combined generating capacity of 3,000 megawatts. The company also plans to add another 1,000 MW under the small power producer (SPP) […]
Continue ReadingThe Bangkok Post quoted Mr says Wannarat Channukul energy minister of Thailand as saying that PTT’s sixth gas separation plant will be able to start operations within a month after receiving an operating permit next week.
Continue ReadingThe Ministry of Energy prepares to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) for electricity generation as the amount of natural gas available in the country is found to be on a sharp decline. Deputy Permanent Secretary for Energy Norkhun Sitthipong explained that the energy demand in Thailand over the next twenty years was expected to increase […]
Continue ReadingLuxury hotel chain Kempinski officially opened its Bangkok property this week with a huge party attended by Thailand‘s Crown Princess and 2,000 other guests. The Siam Kempinski Bangkok is Kempinski’s first venture into Thailand and will be one of the most luxurious properties in the Thai capital.
Continue ReadingThe SET-listed contractor Italian-Thai Development Plc is selling half of its 20% shareholding in the Nam Theun 2 hydropower plant in Laos to Egco Group Plc and the rest to Electricite de France. The deal would increase Egco’s holding in the plant to 35% from 25% and EDF’s stake to 40% from 30%, with the […]
Continue ReadingB2.73bn offshore link to enhance monitoring Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production Ltd has invested 2.73 billion to upgrade the communication network between its offshore platforms in the Gulf of Thailand and onshore sites.
Continue ReadingBritish Embassy Warns of Detention for Overstayers exceeding 42 days The British Embassy in Bangkok have posted updated information on their website warning tourists and expatriates who overstay their permitted stay longer than 42 days that they face the risk of imprisonment.
Continue ReadingThailand Petrochemicals Report Q4 2010 – New Market Report Published New report provides detailed analysis of the Energy and Utilities market The political crisis may be over and the economic recovery underway, but the market has some way to go before the petrochemicals industry is up to speed and the development of new capacity has […]
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Supporting development of Chao Phraya River crossing of east-west road network and further railway development to cope with growing transportation demand in the metropolitan area 1. On September 28, 2010, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Japanese ODA loan agreement with the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand in Bangkok to finance up to […]
Continue ReadingThailand‘s cabinet has given green signal to a state-owned Company to invest around $650 million in a third-generation mobile-phone network project. Chuti Krairiksh, who is the Information and Communication Technology Minister, said that as per the approval, TOT PCL will now be able to start its construction of 3G network. Chuti further said that the […]
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