Thailand: National Energy Strategy
The key components of the strategy include the promotion of alternative fuels and the efficient use of energy to reduce energy consumption by 13% in 2008 and 20% in 2009 when the rapid mass transit mega-projects are completed. It also aims to replace diesel and benzene with natural gas as vehicle fuel. In order to achieve this, the government will lower the excise tax and duty on all imported natural gas vehicle (NGV) engines and parts, relax regulations involved in reimbursement for expenses incurred when installing NGV equipment in state vehicles, and devise incentives such as the reduction of the registration tax on NGV vehicles to intice taxis, trucks, buses and other vehicles to switch. The strategy introduces the government’s goals/aspirations for a biodiesel program to be proposed later. The plan also includes high goals for reducing energy consumption by government agencies and in households.
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Status: In Force; Mandatory
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Targets: The strategy aims to reduce energy consumption by 13% in 2008 and 20% in 2009. It aims to cut oil consumption by 15% by 2008. 10% is the target set for the increase in use of natural gas for vehicles (by Dec 2008)
References: Ministry of Energy, News, Resolution at Cabinet Retreat Meeting
http://www.energy.go.th/en/newsDetail.asp?id=253