Industry: Biofuels Over Fossil Fuels to Cut Costs Amid Energy Crisis
Thansettakij•Economy•
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Key Entities
Organization
The governmental body in Thailand responsible for industrial policy and development, which is promoting measures to reduce production costs and enhance energy security.
An agency under the Ministry of Industry that is setting targets to increase the number of energy-saving standard product categories.
An oil company in Thailand that provides updates on oil prices, mentioned in relation to the energy crisis.
An oil and gas company in Thailand that provides updates on oil prices, mentioned in relation to the energy crisis.
A company involved in smart city development in Laos, focusing on creating a 400 MW power grid for a 19,000 rai industrial estate.
Person
The Minister of Industry in Thailand, who announced proactive measures to help businesses cope with the energy crisis.
Policy
A type of fuel derived from biomass, which the Ministry of Industry is actively promoting as an alternative to fossil fuels to reduce production costs.
Conventional energy sources that the Thai industrial sector is seeking to reduce its reliance on to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis.
Energy-Saving Standard Products(สินค้ามาตรฐานประหยัดพลังงาน)
Products that will have their standard categories increased by the TISI, aimed at reducing public expenditure.
Energy Emerges with a Plan to Reduce Cost of Living(พลังงานงัดแผนลดค่าครองชีพ)
An initiative by the energy sector to lower the cost of living through various measures.
Adjusted Electricity Rates(ปรับค่าไฟใหม่)
A measure being implemented as part of the energy sector's plan to reduce the cost of living.
Oil Price Controls(คุมราคาน้ำมัน)
A measure being implemented as part of the energy sector's plan to reduce the cost of living.
Product
An agricultural product whose blend in diesel is targeted for increase by the Ministry of Industry to promote biofuel usage.
A biofuel derived from sugarcane byproducts that the Ministry of Industry aims to elevate the use of.
Organic matter used for energy production, which the Ministry of Industry is promoting to reduce long-term energy costs for the industrial sector.
Action
Recycling of 2.7 Million Tons(รีไซเคิล 2.7 ล้านตัน)
A target for recycling to be boosted in order to alleviate the plastic pellet shortage crisis and curb rising costs.
Checking Refinery Profits(เช็กกำไรโรงกลั่น)
An action being taken as part of the energy sector's plan to reduce the cost of living, likely to ensure fair pricing.
Timeline
2026
The current Buddhist era year relevant to the oil price updates mentioned in the article.
April 12, 2026(12 เม.ย. 69)
The specific date in 2026 (Buddhist Era) for which oil price updates are provided by PTT and Bangchak.
Place
Smart City Northern Laos(Smart City ลาวเหนือ)
A smart city project in Northern Laos where Amata is developing infrastructure, including a 400 MW power grid.
19,000 Rai Industrial Estate(นิคม 1.9 หมื่นไร่)
An industrial estate covering 19,000 rai in Northern Laos that will be supported by a 400 MW power grid developed by Amata.
Infrastructure
400 MW Power Grid(โครงข่ายไฟ 400 เมกฯ)
A power grid with a capacity of 400 megawatts being developed by Amata in Northern Laos to support a large industrial estate.