Energy
The largest infrastructure project in Laos, the Nam Theun 2 hydropower facility, has started commercial export of electricity to Thailand, the hydro project's operators said Wednesday.
Thailand Turns to Nuke as Alternative Energy
In order to ease its reliance on expensive imported oil and gas, the Thai government is planning to add nuclear power, bio-fuels and solar energy as potential energy sources for the country.
Thailand promotes solar farms
Thailand has taken a clear lead in promoting the use of solar energy instead of costly alternative energies that mean financial burden to consumers.
Controversial Thai dam and hydropower plant project in Burma will go ahead
The Energy Ministry will proceed with the construction of the Hatgyi dam and hydropower plant in Burma, despite a local requirement to enhance the environmental impact assessment and information disclosure for greater transparency.
Finland clears way for Baltic gas pipeline
HELSINKI — A Finnish environmental agency on Friday approved plans to build a natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea — the final permit needed for the underwater energy link between Russia and Germany.
Nigeria's New Leader Woos Oil Companies
Nigeria's new acting president, Goodluck Jonathan, is attempting to breathe life into the nation's ailing energy sector just two days after assuming the duties of President Umaru Yar'Adua, who has been out of the country since November with health...
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has declared a state of emergency for the South American nation's electricity supply and announced a series of billing sanctions and rewards based on a customer's energy use.
Thailand's PTT expands Indonesian coal mining investment
In a bid to diversify investment risk in the energy industry, Thailand's PTT Group has taken a syndicated loan of US$380 million or some Bt12.5 billion from four domestic commercial banks to invest in Indonesia's coal mining business through Strai...
Electricity use up as Thai economy recovers
Electricity usage last month rocketed 21.01 per cent year-on-year, indicating that the country's economy was recovering steadily, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand governor Suthat Pattamasiriwat said on Wednesday.
Thailand plans 1.7 mln tonnes LPG import in 2010
Thailand will import about 1.7 million tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 2010, assuming operations are delayed at PTT's PTT.BK new gas separation plant, the country's Energy Minister said on Monday.
Virginia senators slam delay in offshore drilling
Virginia's two U.S. senators on Wednesday urged the Obama administration to carry out a previous plan to lease almost 3 million acres (1.2 million hectares) in federal waters off the state's coastline to oil and natural gas companies.
Nuclear power study to be ready in time
The feasibility study on potential sites for Thailand's first 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant is expected to be forwarded to the government in March next year, while the Energy Ministry admitted it has to educate people more about nuclear power.
International Power Announces 110MW Project in Thailand
International Power PLC (IPR.LN), , said Wednesday it has signed a power purchase agreement, an engineering procurement and construction agreement and has successfully completed the financing for Thai National Power 2, a new 110MW gas-fired cogene...
Russia says Turkey backs all its energy projects
Russia said on Wednesday it has won Turkish support for all its major oil, gas and nuclear projects while carefully avoiding its usual harsh criticism of the rival trans-Turkish EU-backed Nabucco gas pipeline.
Thai PTT Exploration plans $13 bln investment
Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production PCL PTTE.BK (PTTEP) said on Monday it had earmarked 429 billion baht ($13 billion) for investment from 2010 to 2014 in gas exploration projects.
US Energy Deparment To Give Funding of $187 Million For Vehicle Fuel-Efficiency
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The Obama administration on Monday will announce more than $187 million in grants for nine projects to improve fuel efficiency in heavy-duty trucks and passenger cars, the latest in a series of efforts to create jobs throug...
U.S. to give $2.3 billion in clean-tech credits
President Obama announced $2.3 billion in tax credits Friday for 183 ventures to build advanced batteries, wind turbines and other "clean energy technology" nationwide, including projects in the Bay Area.
Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand seeks 1,900 MW usage cut
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) aims to cut power consumption by 1,900 megawatts by 2012 through a campaign to improve the efficiency of electrical equipment, says Wirash Kanchanapibul, deputy-governor for corporate social ...
Virginia's McDonnell wants offshore drilling in 2011
Virginia is poised to become the first state on the Eastern Seaboard to receive permission to tap potential offshore energy reserves and its incoming governor wants to take advantage of that pole position.
Natural gas pipeline proposed for NY, NJ
A pipeline expansion in New York City will boost the metropolitan area's use of natural gas and cut down on pollution from other heating sources like fuel oil, according to energy companies involved in the project.