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GE Vernova, B.Grimm sign deals for gas turbine supply, including Perlis power plant
US energy technology company GE Vernova and Thailand's B.Grimm Power signed two agreements on Tuesday at the Gastech conference in Bangkok. One deal covers the supply of a gas turbine and generator for a gas-fired power plant in Perlis, Malaysia, owned by B.Grimm Power, with commercial operation targeted for the fourth quarter of 2029. A separate 14-year services agreement covers five gas turbine packages at B.Grimm's Bangkadi 1 and 2 plants in Thailand.
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China, India LNG demand seen rebounding once Middle East war ends
Industry executives at the Gastech conference in Bangkok expect China and India's LNG imports to recover from multi-year lows once the Middle East supply crunch ends and prices ease. The US-Iran war has blocked Qatari and Emirati LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Asian spot prices to nearly US$30 per MMBtu from around US$10 before the conflict.
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Abang Johari urges ASEAN to agree on one energy grid framework
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said ASEAN needs a shared framework and platform to speed up regional energy grid integration, harmonising regulation and pricing between member states. Speaking at a fireside chat at GASTECH 2026 in Bangkok, he said Sarawak is ready to play a key role as an energy supplier and partner to ASEAN, including supplying surplus renewable power to Singapore and Brunei.
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Sarawak brings energy aspirations to Bangkok Dialogue 2026
A Sarawak delegation led by Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg took part in the Bangkok Dialogue 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, held alongside GASTECH 2026. Sarawak shared its views on energy supply security, affordability, industrial development and the low-carbon transition. The dialogue was organised by Thailand's energy minister and drew energy ministers and industry leaders from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Australasia.
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Malaysia, Thailand sign new PSC and GSA for Block A-18-01 in MTJDA
Malaysia and Thailand signed a new Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and Gas Sales Agreement (GSA) for Block A-18-01 in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area (MTJDA) at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the deals secure the block's continued development and support both countries' energy security, with PETRONAS and PTT involved in the GSA.
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Malaysian embassy in Bangkok hosts National Day reception for 750 guests
The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok held a National Day reception at a hotel in Bang Rak on Friday night, attended by more than 750 guests including diplomats, Malaysian professionals and business leaders. Ambassador Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah said both countries aim for US$30 billion in bilateral trade by next year and called for closer economic integration. Thai Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised was guest of honour, and guests were served Malaysian dishes with cultural performances.