วันพฤหัสบดี, 9 พฤษภาคม 2567

Prepare for energy security

27 เม.ย. 2024
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Domestic retail oil prices have increased according to the oil price conditions in the world market. and unusual situations from Warring States in the Middle East that began to expand from Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, eventually pulling Iran into the war circle. From Gaza to Iran and Israel. Declaration of international war It directly affects the energy industry as the government must compensate for the price of retail oil in the country, especially diesel fuel, which has set a ceiling of 30 baht per liter from the normal price which should be 36 baht per liter, resulting in the Energy Fund having to bear the burden of more than 1. hundred billion and is likely to increase according to the price and quantity of oil used, energy security of the country It is the duty of the relevant agencies. There must be preparation in order to deal with the fluctuations that will occur. such as bringing innovation New knowledge to apply To achieve energy security of the country Ready to support the growth of the economy in the number of these agencies, PTT is considered an important cog in conducting business for national energy security. A period of more than 45 years, under the era of energy transition. Upgrading new industries That will lead to the development of the quality of life of Thai people and help conserve natural resources and the environment to grow together sustainably with the vision of Powering Life with Future Energy and Beyond, driving every life with future energy according to the world’s circumstances. In 2030 or In the year 2030, the Petroleum Authority of Thailand has set a goal. Increase the proportion of renewable energy to 15,000 megawatts and be a center for trading in liquefied natural gas in the ASEAN region. The goal is to create profits from new businesses of 30 percent in 2030, bringing income into the country and helping to stimulate sustainable economic growth. At the same time, there is also a goal towards Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050, faster than planned. Adjust investment portfolio to focus on clean energy Investment in new industries both at home and abroad, such as renewable energy Hydrogen energy, electric vehicles, life sciences artificial intelligence, robots, digital technology Comprehensive biological chemistry etc. in the future The world of electric vehicles Thailand is ready to be a complete center including a battery assembly factory. Sales of electric vehicles Expansion of electric vehicle charging stations Push forward hydrogen technology that will be the Next Gen of energy use. which is in the process of testing fuel cells Together with Toyota, it was the first to Chonburi Province, life science business group, both medicine and medical technology and nutrition for health by Innobic Asia Helps improve the quality of life of Thai people. All of this is PTT’s mission to move forward in creating energy security in Thailand. It’s not just the oil business anymore. But it is an agency that creates energy and economic stability of the country. Iron Fist mudlek@thairath.co.th Click to read the column. More about “carrying the child with the flower in the mouth”