Critical analysis of Thailand’s past energy policies towards the development of a new energy policy
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Author list: Shoram B., Hirunlabh J., Kasayapanand N., Amornkitbamrung M., Teekasap S., Khedari J.
Publisher: Springer
Publication year: 2018
Journal: Energy Efficiency (1570-646X)
Volume number: 11
Issue number: 3
Start page: 713
End page: 732
Number of pages: 20
ISSN: 1570-646X
eISSN: 1570-6478
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
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Abstract
This research originated from the researchers’ participation in the Thai senate Committee on Energy. It studies energy strategies and guidelines for Thailand’s energy development in line with the country’s potential, its energy resources as well as the needs of the Thai people with the ultimate goal to help bring about sustainable energy development. The research found that continuing dependence on natural gas crisis will pose a major threat with sustainable development of energy. According to its current power development plans, Thailand will likely increase its dependence on natural gas. The country should therefore diversify the use of energy sources since over-dependence on a single fuel will create risks to energy security, especially security of the fuels used in the generation of electricity. It is imperative to increase promotion of measures for energy conservation and energy efficiency, including measures to reduce fuel consumption and switching to renewable energy. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
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