EGATNews · 2026-03-18 00:00

Thailand's Energy Minister launched a national campaign to implement energy-saving measures across government, businesses, and households.

Thailand's Minister of Energy, Atthapol Rerkpiboon, initiated the 'Energy Saving Plus Squared' campaign, outlining new measures and seeking public and private sector cooperation to mitigate the global energy crisis.

This initiative aims to significantly reduce the nation's energy consumption, particularly oil and LNG imports, while easing the cost of living burden on citizens through various support programs and promoting sustainable energy practices.

Fast Facts

·Campaign name: "Energy Saving Plus Squared"
·Launch date: March 17, 2026
·Government target: 10% energy reduction in public agencies
·Expected oil reduction: 660,000 liters per month
·Expected LNG import reduction: 982 tons per month
·Key measures: Energy Clinic, WFH promotion, AC cleaning discounts (EGAT), energy-efficient product discounts (EGAT), free car inspections (PTTOR), energy loans
·Participating sectors: Government, state enterprises, private businesses, financial institutions, public
·Reason for measures: Global energy crisis and Middle East situation impacting energy prices

Energy Efficiency

Oil & Gas

Power Generation

People Mentioned

Atthapol Rerkpiboon

Minister of Energy at Ministry of Energy

Prasert Sinsukprasert

Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Energy

Nanthika Thangsuphanich

Director-General at Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Narin Phoawanich

Governor at Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)

Bundit Thamprajamjit

Chief Operating Officer, Upstream Petroleum and Natural Gas Business Group at PTT Public Company Limited

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Thailand's Energy Minister launched a national campaign to implement energy-saving measures across government, businesses, and households.