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[@Energy__Monitor](/creator/twitter/Energy__Monitor)
"🔋 The updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) includes a massive investment of XXXX trillion rand ($128 billion) in energy infrastructure by 2042. This plan aims to boost nuclear & gas power reducing coal dependency significantly. 💰⚛ #CleanEnergy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236752813195493) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:36Z 1173 followers, XXX engagements


"👷♂This plan isn't just about power it promises jobs across construction engineering and operations driving economic growth and skills development nationwide. 👩🔧👨🔬 #Jobs #EconomicGrowth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236766318874717) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:36Z 1171 followers, XX engagements


"Sarath's reach extends beyond energy and telecoms. He has acquired a significant stake (5%) in Kasikornbank a key financial institution which signals his expanding influence into the banking sector and the broader financial ecosystem in Thailand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1975139311055221164) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-06T10:01Z 1168 followers, XXX engagements


"One is Gulf Energy run by #Sarath #Ratanavadi whose cross-border investments now stand at the nexus of diplomatic risk environmental anxiety and regional strategy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1975562744712876160) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-07T14:03Z 1167 followers, 5840 engagements


"🕵🏽♂Behind the scenes Gulfs ties with government authorities facilitate regulatory advantages questionable mergers and cushy contracts. This setup undermines a level playing field essential for economic fairness & sustainable development"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1977748390281617544) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-13T14:48Z 1220 followers, 5757 engagements


"⚙ Their open-source software TORAX connects multiple AI models with super fast computation drastically speeding up plasma physics simulations a massive leap beyond old methods"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236245919039898) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:34Z 1172 followers, XX engagements


"His company Gulf Energy Development's recent merger with Intouch Holdings a major telecom player gave him a commanding position in Thailand's energy and telecommunications sectors propelling Gulf Development to a top-market capitalization status"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1975139308358271027) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-06T10:01Z 1172 followers, XXX engagements


"🏭By 2042 nuclear and gas power will contribute XX% of South Africas total generation capacity up from a current 3%. Meanwhile coal reliance will drop from XX% to XX% promoting a greener more sustainable future. 🌱🔥 #Renewables"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236755531186211) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:36Z 1173 followers, XXX engagements


"🌍 South Africa's move reflects a broader trend in Africa where nuclear energy is gaining renewed international interest as a key to energy security and climate goals. 🌍⚡ #AfricaEnergy #NuclearPower"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236763915518159) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:36Z 1172 followers, XX engagements


"#GulfEnergy #SarathRatanavadi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1978090059485106400) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-14T13:26Z 1171 followers, XXX engagements


"💡 With AI-enhanced simulations SPARCs high-temperature superconducting magnets can be better controlled making fusion more compact efficient and economical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236248527835177) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:34Z 1172 followers, XX engagements


"🏗The plan revives the pebble-bed modular reactor (PBMR) program originally started in 1999 but shelved in 2010. This advanced nuclear tech could spark innovation and licensing revenue for South Africa. 🔬⚛ #NuclearInnovation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236758509035600) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:36Z 1172 followers, XXX engagements


"🔄 Gas-fired power plants will also be expanded to provide grid flexibility and support the transition to cleaner energy. This diversification strengthens energy security and industrial growth. 🏭💨 #EnergySecurity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236761264787789) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:36Z 1172 followers, XX engagements


"💸 The profit-driven energy strategy fuels soaring power bills for Thai households while lack of competition means no price relief. The monopoly consolidates Saraths power but leaves locals suffering economically and environmentally"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980237635978432992) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:40Z 1172 followers, 3251 engagements


"🔋Focusing on clean power green grids and industrial decarbonisation this partnership aims to support ASEANs rising energy demand with inclusive climate-resilient growth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980615032992834021) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:39Z 1174 followers, XXX engagements


"⚡ South Africa is making a bold move to transform its energy sector The government has revived its long-stalled modular nuclear reactor project signaling a major shift in the national electricity strategy. #EnergyTransition #SouthAfrica"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980236750451785780) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:36Z 1172 followers, 15K engagements


"🌍 Rising LNG imports & fossil gas expansion have severe environmental costs especially in Rayong province a key industrial hub where gas terminals & plants cause pollution threatening local communities health and livelihoods"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980237633776431286) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:40Z 1173 followers, 4616 engagements


"🤝🏽Together they will mobilize investment expertise and public-private partnerships to drive a just transition ensuring energy security affordability and lower emissions across the region"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980615034754482521) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:39Z 1174 followers, XX engagements


"☠Without intervention Gulfs monopoly risks locking Thailand into higher prices less choice and slower energy transitioncounterproductive outcomes for a country aiming for sustainability & economic fairness. #Monopoly #Energy #Thailand #GulfEnergy #SarathRatanavadi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1977748398850585076) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-13T14:48Z 1172 followers, 1481 engagements


"🚨New questions have been raised about Thailand's power projects & the significant role of Gulf Energy within this sector. These projects are reported to be costly sparking public concern about financial management & transparency. #ThailandEnergy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1978090040606466248) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-14T13:26Z 1172 followers, 16.8K engagements


"🪫In summary while concerns about costs & influence exist a balanced legal and fact-based approach is essential in discussions. Monitoring ongoing developments will be important for all stakeholders in Thailands energy future. #EnergyFuture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1978090057090076924) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-14T13:26Z 1172 followers, XXX engagements


"⚡ Thailands energy sector is increasingly dominated by #Sarath #Ratanavadi richest man & head of Gulf Energy Development which holds long-term LNG import storage and distribution rights alongside state-owned PTT. This near-monopoly stifles competition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980237629267550712) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-20T11:40Z 1174 followers, 15.3K engagements


"🌏The UK & ASEAN have launched the Clean and Just Energy Transition Pillar of the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund to accelerate a sustainable energy future. #CleanEnergy #GreenTransition #ASEANUK #EnergySecurity #Sustainability"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980615030942101513) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:39Z 1174 followers, 43.7K engagements


"🤝 Algeria's Sonatrach just signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mozambiques National Hydrocarbon Company (ENH) to boost cooperation in oil & gas projects from exploration to distribution. #Energy #AfricaEnergy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980617636754096204) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:50Z 1174 followers, 35.5K engagements


"📍 The deal was signed in Maputo by Sonatrach CEO Rachid Hachichi & ENH Chairwoman Ludovina Bernardo in the presence of Algerias Minister of Energy Mourad Adjal. #OilAndGas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980617640147316922) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:50Z 1174 followers, 4463 engagements


"🔍 The MoU covers hydrocarbon exploration production projects downstream operations gas networks and technical capacity building with training from Sonatrach. Ambitious pan-African energy cooperation on the table 🌍"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980617642718150909) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:50Z 1174 followers, 2062 engagements


"🤔 However its quite striking Sonatrach is positioned as a technical partner when Algeria faces significant internal problems in its energy sector including infrastructure & management challenges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980617646371684686) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:50Z 1174 followers, 1115 engagements


"⚠ Algerias oil industry has struggled with aging infrastructure inefficiencies and political-economic instability which cast doubt on Sonatrachs capacity to truly lead or support complex projects abroad with cutting-edge technology"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980617648594399552) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:50Z 1173 followers, XXX engagements


"Mozambique an emerging gas producer must carefully weigh whether partnering with Algeria's troubled national company will bring real technical & operational benefits or complicate progress"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980617651736179033) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:50Z 1174 followers, XXX engagements


"🛢 This MoU while symbolically strong raises questions about practical outcomes given Algerias internal issues. It will be critical to watch how this partnership evolves in a highly competitive and geopolitically sensitive energy landscape. #AfricaEnergy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Energy__Monitor/status/1980617655271985587) [@Energy__Monitor](/creator/x/Energy__Monitor) 2025-10-21T12:50Z 1174 followers, 7992 engagements