Banpu, or BANPU, is pressing ahead with expanding its energy trading capabilities in Japan's electricity market through Banpu Power Trading G.K., applying AI technology to support electricity trading decisions. Niti Pitakteeratham, Country Head for Japan, said the company has developed AI models that combine the knowledge and experience of traders with analysis of market data and energy price trends, to help assess trading opportunities, determine trade sizes, and manage risk, alongside upgrading energy trading expertise within its Power+ group of electricity and related businesses. Both AI models passed simulated electricity trading tests between January and March 2026, using historical data from Japan's electricity market for analysis, and delivered better results than conventional trading methods because they achieved a better balance between returns and risk management. At present, the company applies the AI models together with traders to trade electricity in Japan's energy market, accounting for more than 90% of its total electricity trading volume across six regions, while traders still review the AI's recommendations and remain the final decision-makers before any actual trade is executed. BANPU also plans to study the feasibility of extending the AI models to electricity trading markets in other countries, as well as to other business groups, to support the long-term growth of its energy business.
Banpu Public Company LimitedBanpu deployed AI models for Japan electricity trading that beat conventional methods and now cover over 90% of its trading volume, with plans to extend the tech to other markets.
