Power arm of Thailand’s PTT makes $635m pivot to Asia renewable energy

Thailand’s state-owned oil and gas group, PTT, will invest 20 billion baht ($635 million) in renewable energy in India, China and elsewhere in Asia, as it takes steps to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources.

PTT’s power generation arm, Global Power Synergy said it is borrowing up to 20 billion baht from PTT for investment largely in solar and wind projects. The target is to have 30% of the power it generates from renewables, including hydropower – up from the current 12%, reported Nikkei Asia.

The company said it has formed a subsidiary to handle the overseas renewables business.

Global Power Synergy has capacity of 5.05 million kilowatts, mostly in Thailand, with over 80% coming from fossil fuel sources.

The planned overseas investments follow a decision in November to buy a solar project in Taiwan. Global Power Synergy, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand,…