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Bangkok Post
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New oil rules to elevate output, energy security

The Erawan gas block in the Gulf of Thailand is operated by PTTEP.

The government is moving closer to approving new regulations that would allow petroleum production licences to be renewed multiple times, a significant shift aimed at strengthening investment in exploration and production.

Prasert Sinsukprasert, the energy permanent secretary, said the amendment to the Petroleum Act is designed to ensure continuity in energy development and reduce reliance on costly liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports.

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